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Summit County, CO market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Summit County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 31,517
- +0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 12,545
- Median household income
- $109,773
- +38.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $939,900
- Jobs located here
- 24,362
- Highest market score
- 63
- Gyms, #414 of 1,792 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 31,517 people live in Summit County, in 12,545 households. Population estimates put the population change in Summit County from 2020 to 2025 at +0.9%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Summit County is $109,773 a year, 36% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 38.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Summit County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 168, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (99).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Summit County are for gyms (63), martial arts and dance studios (62) and child care centers and preschools (62). Summit County ranks #414 of 1,792 scored counties for gyms.
Summit County is part of the Breckenridge area. For its number of households, Summit County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for property management companies (5.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (33% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Summit County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Summit County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyms | 63 | #414 of 1,792 | 11 | 8.8 | $1.8M | 140 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 62 | #319 of 1,334 | 6 | 4.8 | $3.3M | 165 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 62 | #471 of 1,611 | 8 | 6.4 | $1.5M | 153 | 14 |
| Convenience stores | 62 | #694 of 2,261 | 14 | 11.2 | $6.2M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 59 | #495 of 1,451 | 6 | 4.8 | $2.4M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 57 | #672 of 1,886 | 12 | 9.6 | $1.6M | 166 | 16 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 56 | #761 of 2,088 | 25 | 19.9 | $801K | 121 | 13 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 55 | #598 of 1,461 | 6 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 102 | 5 |
| Nail salons | 53 | #595 of 1,328 | 8 | 6.4 | $1.9M | 116 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 53 | #1,068 of 2,401 | 46 | 36.7 | $314K | 117 | 28 |
| Chiropractors | 52 | #677 of 1,490 | 8 | 6.4 | $2.4M | 102 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 50 | #835 of 1,656 | 10 | 8.0 | $2M | 110 | 29 |
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,217 of 2,378 | 29 | 23.1 | $498K | 112 | 24 |
| Pet businesses | 47 | #1,234 of 2,200 | 22 | 17.5 | $706K | 80 | 18 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 46 | #819 of 1,493 | 8 | 6.4 | $2.5M | 86 | 35 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 46 | #988 of 1,707 | 10 | 8.0 | $4.4M | 92 | 49 |
| Insurance agencies | 45 | #1,266 of 2,272 | 13 | 10.4 | $1.9M | 149 | 17 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 44 | #1,450 of 2,402 | 40 | 31.9 | $2.2M | 64 | 11 |
| Hair salons | 44 | #1,473 of 2,339 | 36 | 28.7 | $429K | 100 | 25 |
| Veterinarians | 42 | #935 of 1,485 | 8 | 6.4 | $1.9M | 71 | 9 |
| Roofing and gutters | 41 | #791 of 1,177 | 7 | 5.6 | $6.3M | 74 | 5 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 40 | #915 of 1,302 | 8 | 6.4 | $2.4M | 78 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 40 | #1,361 of 2,070 | 13 | 10.4 | $6.6M | 71 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 40 | #1,600 of 2,358 | 23 | 18.3 | $1.5M | 63 | 14 |
| Home repair trades | 37 | #1,617 of 2,057 | 23 | 18.3 | $1.9M | 79 | 85 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 36 | #622 of 777 | 8 | 6.4 | $2.5M | 62 | 6 |
| Electricians | 35 | #912 of 1,160 | 6 | 4.8 | $7.3M | 61 | 31 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 35 | #1,895 of 2,394 | 143 | 114.0 | $137K | 90 | 68 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 34 | #1,717 of 2,222 | 30 | 23.9 | $2M | 67 | 54 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 34 | #2,000 of 2,385 | 84 | 67.0 | $184K | 86 | 44 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 32 | #752 of 887 | 10 | 8.0 | Index only | 68 | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 31 | #1,546 of 1,771 | 18 | 14.3 | $1.1M | 67 | 101 |
| Pet stores | 30 | #782 of 974 | 7 | 5.6 | $2.2M | 49 | 4 |
| Pizza | 30 | #1,808 of 2,090 | 28 | 22.3 | $2.2M | 43 | 54 |
| Physical therapy | 28 | #1,244 of 1,422 | 20 | 15.9 | $977K | 41 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 28 | #1,581 of 1,769 | 33 | 26.3 | $468K | 53 | 12 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 28 | #1,685 of 1,889 | 30 | 23.9 | $2M | 49 | 33 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 28 | #1,831 of 2,063 | 48 | 38.3 | $1.3M | 35 | 33 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 28 | #2,088 of 2,176 | 137 | 109.2 | Index only | 36 | 215 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 28 | #2,116 of 2,405 | 429 | 342.0 | $143K | 39 | 220 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #2,138 of 2,405 | 231 | 184.1 | $266K | 40 | 133 |
| Real estate | 28 | #2,138 of 2,229 | 170 | 135.5 | Index only | 36 | 315 |
| Laundromats | 27 | #656 of 785 | 5 | 4.0 | $5.6M | 45 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 27 | #1,801 of 2,087 | 71 | 56.6 | $394K | 31 | 59 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 27 | #1,936 of 2,210 | 89 | 70.9 | $314K | 36 | 62 |
| Property management | 26 | #838 of 910 | 21 | 16.7 | Index only | 23 | 79 |
| House cleaning | 24 | #797 of 847 | 9 | 7.2 | $2.2M | 35 | 66 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $3.9M | 205 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $4.8M | 156 | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $28M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $14.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $20.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Summit County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $14.4M | $1,152 | 120 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $34.7M | $2,764 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $61.3M | $4,890 | 120 |
| Groceries | $86.2M | $6,871 | 109 |
| Personal care products and services | $15.5M | $1,232 | 123 |
| Child care and other personal services | $12.2M | $975 | 168 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $20M | $1,595 | 162 |
| Medical and dental services | $19.5M | $1,557 | 121 |
| Pets | $15.5M | $1,239 | 136 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $28M | $2,230 | 109 |
| Vehicle insurance | $24.4M | $1,941 | 99 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $43.9M | $3,499 | 116 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $20.1M | $1,602 | 113 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $265.6M | $21,171 | 127 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Summit County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 31,517+0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 12,545
- Median age
- 42.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 608 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 51
- Median household income
- $109,773+38.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $147,734
- Median home value
- $939,900
- Jobs located here
- 24,362
- Daytime population
- 36,471Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Summit County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Summit County at 31,517 people in 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 12,545 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 38.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Summit County, CO spend?
Households in Summit County spend about $265.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $86.2M on groceries and $61.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Summit County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 168, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (99).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Summit County, CO?
Of the business types scored in Summit County, gyms (63), martial arts and dance studios (62) and child care centers and preschools (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gyms, that ranks #414 of 1,792 scored counties.
How does Summit County, CO compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Summit County is $109,773, 36% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $939,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for property management companies (5.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (33% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in Summit County, each ranked against other counties.
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