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Capitol Planning Region, CT market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Capitol Planning Region, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 994,115
- +3.1% since 2020
- Households
- 391,113
- Median household income
- $93,394
- Median home value
- $323,700
- Jobs located here
- 527,329
- Highest market score
- 80
- Roofing and gutters, #56 of 1,177 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 994,115 people live in the Capitol Planning Region, in 391,113 households. Population estimates show the Capitol Planning Region grew 3.1% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Capitol Planning Region is $93,394 a year, 16% above the U.S. median of $80,734.
Set against the U.S., households in the Capitol Planning Region spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (75).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Capitol Planning Region are for roofing and gutter companies (80), convenience stores (78) and home inspectors (75). The Capitol Planning Region ranks #56 of 1,177 scored counties for roofing and gutter companies.
The Capitol Planning Region is part of the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area. For its number of households, the Capitol Planning Region has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (60% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for convenience stores (29% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Capitol Planning Region
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Capitol Planning Region 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing and gutters | 80 | #56 of 1,177 | 139 | 3.6 | $9.8M | 115 | 38 |
| Convenience stores | 78 | #216 of 2,261 | 222 | 5.7 | $12.6M | 160 | 119 |
| Home inspectors | 75 | #29 of 415 | 19 | 0.5 | Index only | 153 | 20 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 75 | #120 of 1,707 | 221 | 5.7 | $6.1M | 129 | 323 |
| Pest control | 72 | #74 of 699 | 43 | 1.1 | $12.8M | 125 | 29 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 71 | #42 of 325 | 16 | 0.4 | $32.1M | 131 | 20 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 69 | #400 of 2,222 | 453 | 11.6 | $3.8M | 125 | 769 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 69 | #460 of 2,402 | 685 | 17.5 | $4.1M | 120 | 349 |
| Chiropractors | 68 | #263 of 1,490 | 177 | 4.5 | $2.9M | 121 | 96 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 68 | #287 of 2,176 | 994 | 25.4 | Index only | 141 | 176 |
| Dry cleaners | 67 | #86 of 507 | 44 | 1.1 | $22.3M | 142 | 48 |
| Home repair trades | 67 | #308 of 2,057 | 518 | 13.2 | $2.6M | 108 | 643 |
| House cleaning | 65 | #159 of 847 | 70 | 1.8 | $7.9M | 123 | 198 |
| Laundromats | 65 | #207 of 785 | 65 | 1.7 | $15.1M | 121 | 35 |
| Funeral homes | 65 | #362 of 1,472 | 91 | 2.3 | $649K | 96 | 50 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 65 | #530 of 2,087 | 567 | 14.5 | $1.7M | 136 | 270 |
| Tire shops | 64 | #418 of 1,530 | 119 | 3.0 | $2.9M | 114 | 46 |
| Child care and preschools | 63 | #460 of 1,611 | 293 | 7.5 | $945K | 94 | 230 |
| Property management | 61 | #282 of 910 | 120 | 3.1 | Index only | 114 | 195 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 61 | #683 of 2,210 | 846 | 21.6 | $1.2M | 132 | 353 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 60 | #249 of 887 | 155 | 4.0 | Index only | 126 | 81 |
| Gyms | 59 | #568 of 1,792 | 340 | 8.7 | $1.3M | 98 | 153 |
| Real estate | 58 | #685 of 2,229 | 1,288 | 32.9 | Index only | 137 | 510 |
| Pizza | 58 | #732 of 2,090 | 417 | 10.7 | $4.1M | 81 | 769 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 58 | #833 of 2,405 | 4,063 | 103.9 | $424K | 114 | 1,974 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 57 | #188 of 479 | 25 | 0.6 | $13.6M | 99 | 23 |
| Barbershops | 56 | #553 of 1,356 | 284 | 7.3 | $1.5M | 81 | 23 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 56 | #770 of 2,063 | 400 | 10.2 | $4.3M | 116 | 325 |
| Auto repair shops | 56 | #900 of 2,378 | 689 | 17.6 | $495K | 111 | 369 |
| Grocery stores | 55 | #849 of 2,070 | 341 | 8.7 | $8.2M | 88 | 230 |
| Gas stations | 55 | #953 of 2,358 | 385 | 9.8 | $2M | 83 | 265 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #958 of 2,405 | 2,334 | 59.7 | $739K | 111 | 870 |
| Auto repair and car care | 55 | #976 of 2,401 | 1,201 | 30.7 | $284K | 106 | 508 |
| Electricians | 54 | #508 of 1,160 | 158 | 4.0 | $8.6M | 71 | 282 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 54 | #574 of 1,327 | 116 | 3.0 | $2.9M | 95 | 83 |
| Veterinarians | 53 | #667 of 1,485 | 125 | 3.2 | $2.3M | 83 | 93 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #742 of 1,656 | 251 | 6.4 | $2M | 115 | 803 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 50 | #934 of 1,889 | 414 | 10.6 | $4.2M | 101 | 372 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 49 | #713 of 1,302 | 199 | 5.1 | $2.6M | 82 | 78 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 49 | #715 of 1,334 | 265 | 6.8 | $1.6M | 81 | 128 |
| Physical therapy | 49 | #750 of 1,422 | 269 | 6.9 | $1.9M | 80 | 145 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,117 of 2,088 | 738 | 18.9 | $590K | 89 | 281 |
| Hair salons | 48 | #1,296 of 2,339 | 1,108 | 28.3 | $389K | 90 | 291 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 47 | #448 of 777 | 133 | 3.4 | $3.3M | 81 | 153 |
| Spas and skin care | 46 | #1,028 of 1,769 | 507 | 13.0 | $850K | 97 | 127 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,063 of 1,771 | 415 | 10.6 | $1.3M | 79 | 712 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,324 of 2,200 | 393 | 10.0 | $723K | 82 | 236 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 44 | #856 of 1,461 | 135 | 3.5 | $2.1M | 83 | 104 |
| Car washes and detailing | 43 | #917 of 1,451 | 185 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 73 | 58 |
| Nail salons | 42 | #909 of 1,328 | 302 | 7.7 | $1.4M | 85 | 207 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 41 | #978 of 1,493 | 302 | 7.7 | $1.8M | 62 | 485 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,742 of 2,385 | 2,258 | 57.7 | $191K | 90 | 660 |
| Pet stores | 38 | #670 of 974 | 83 | 2.1 | $3.4M | 76 | 39 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 35 | #1,492 of 1,886 | 598 | 15.3 | $860K | 87 | 484 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 35 | #1,905 of 2,394 | 4,128 | 105.5 | $125K | 82 | 1,626 |
| Insurance agencies | 30 | #1,816 of 2,272 | 641 | 16.4 | $932K | 74 | 386 |
Household spending in the Capitol Planning Region
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 | $340.9M | $872 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $766.2M | $1,959 | 75 |
| Food away from home | $1.7B | $4,408 | 108 |
| Groceries | $2.8B | $7,139 | 113 |
| Personal care products and services | $431.2M | $1,102 | 110 |
| Child care and other personal services | $276.9M | $708 | 122 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $435.2M | $1,113 | 113 |
| Medical and dental services | $514.2M | $1,315 | 102 |
| Pets | $283.9M | $726 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $981.8M | $2,510 | 122 |
| Vehicle insurance | $597.1M | $1,527 | 78 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.4B | $3,468 | 115 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $550.7M | $1,408 | 100 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $7.6B | $19,495 | 117 |
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 the Capitol Planning Region
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 994,115+3.1% since 2020
- Households
- 391,113
- Median age
- 41.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 1,027 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 951
- Median household income
- $93,394
- Average household income
- $125,849
- Median home value
- $323,700
- Jobs located here
- 527,329
- Daytime population
- 1,033,267Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Capitol Planning Region, CT growing?
Population estimates put the Capitol Planning Region at 994,115 people in 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 391,113 households.
How much do households in the Capitol Planning Region, CT spend?
Households in the Capitol Planning Region spend about $7.6B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2.8B on groceries and $1.7B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Capitol Planning Region runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (75).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Capitol Planning Region, CT?
Of the business types scored in the Capitol Planning Region, roofing and gutter companies (80), convenience stores (78) and home inspectors (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For roofing and gutter companies, that ranks #56 of 1,177 scored counties.
How does the Capitol Planning Region, CT compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Capitol Planning Region is $93,394, 16% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $323,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (60% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for convenience stores (29% 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. All 56 business types have a score in the Capitol Planning Region, each ranked against other counties.
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