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Sagadahoc County, ME market data
How Sagadahoc County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 37,979
- +3.4% since 2020
- Households
- 16,446
- Median household income
- $87,806
- +37.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $333,300
- Jobs located here
- 16,774
- Highest market score
- 83
- Clothing and shoe stores, #108 of 2,087 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Sagadahoc County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Sagadahoc County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Sagadahoc County has an estimated 37,979 people and 16,446 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Sagadahoc County grew 3.4%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Sagadahoc County is $87,806, 9% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 37.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Sagadahoc County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (72).
Of the business types scored in Sagadahoc County, clothing and shoe stores (83); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (82); and nail salons (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing and shoe stores, that ranks #108 of 2,087 scored counties.
Sagadahoc County is part of the Portland-South Portland metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (2.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (72% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Sagadahoc County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Sagadahoc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and shoe stores | 83 | #108 of 2,087 | 12 | 7.3 | $3.1M | 245 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 82 | #106 of 2,210 | 20 | 12.2 | $1.9M | 212 | 6 |
| Nail salons | 80 | #47 of 1,328 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.3M | 200 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 79 | #200 of 2,261 | 14 | 8.5 | $8M | 102 | 3 |
| Pizza | 77 | #142 of 2,090 | 11 | 6.7 | $6M | 119 | 24 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 77 | #193 of 2,222 | 17 | 10.3 | $3.9M | 128 | 24 |
| Grocery stores | 75 | #302 of 2,070 | 10 | 6.1 | $11.2M | 121 | 6 |
| Real estate | 74 | #120 of 2,229 | 19 | 11.6 | Index only | 364 | 26 |
| Barbershops | 74 | #154 of 1,356 | 6 | 3.6 | $2.8M | 148 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 73 | #118 of 2,176 | 14 | 8.5 | Index only | 392 | 17 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 72 | #336 of 2,405 | 123 | 74.8 | $540K | 146 | 66 |
| Insurance agencies | 72 | #404 of 2,272 | 6 | 3.6 | $4.7M | 371 | 11 |
| Gyms | 70 | #226 of 1,792 | 9 | 5.5 | $1.7M | 129 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 70 | #453 of 2,402 | 38 | 23.1 | $3M | 87 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 69 | #290 of 1,889 | 11 | 6.7 | $6M | 146 | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 68 | #267 of 1,490 | 7 | 4.3 | $2.8M | 119 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 68 | #364 of 2,063 | 15 | 9.1 | $4.4M | 120 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 66 | #479 of 2,405 | 64 | 38.9 | $1M | 156 | 35 |
| Car washes and detailing | 65 | #340 of 1,451 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.1M | 122 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 64 | #503 of 2,339 | 35 | 21.3 | $478K | 111 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #445 of 2,057 | 17 | 10.3 | $3.1M | 126 | 40 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 63 | #475 of 1,886 | 14 | 8.5 | $1.4M | 144 | 10 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #751 of 2,394 | 82 | 49.9 | $242K | 159 | 36 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 59 | #712 of 2,385 | 64 | 38.9 | $261K | 123 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 58 | #704 of 2,088 | 27 | 16.4 | $560K | 85 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 55 | #709 of 1,769 | 17 | 10.3 | $984K | 112 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 53 | #742 of 1,611 | 10 | 6.1 | $952K | 95 | 16 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 47 | #451 of 777 | 5 | 3.0 | $3M | 74 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 45 | #1,413 of 2,401 | 57 | 34.7 | $269K | 100 | 30 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,472 of 2,378 | 35 | 21.3 | $438K | 99 | 22 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 40 | #951 of 1,334 | 13 | 7.9 | $1.2M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 39 | #1,041 of 1,530 | 7 | 4.3 | $2.2M | 88 | 7 |
| Physical therapy | 35 | #1,104 of 1,422 | 10 | 6.1 | $2M | 83 | 18 |
| House cleaning | 34 | #699 of 847 | 6 | 3.6 | $3.5M | 55 | 9 |
| Electricians | 34 | #935 of 1,160 | 11 | 6.7 | $4.7M | 39 | 18 |
| Gas stations | 33 | #1,865 of 2,358 | 27 | 16.4 | $1.3M | 55 | 21 |
| Veterinarians | 27 | #1,272 of 1,485 | 7 | 4.3 | $1.5M | 57 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 27 | #1,646 of 1,771 | 30 | 18.2 | $707K | 42 | 37 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 25 | #1,387 of 1,493 | 23 | 14.0 | $922K | 31 | 28 |
| Pet stores | 21 | #895 of 974 | 6 | 3.6 | $1.8M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 19 | #2,132 of 2,200 | 30 | 18.2 | $360K | 41 | 13 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 17 | #1,402 of 1,461 | 15 | 9.1 | $719K | 28 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $5M | 158 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | Index only | 135 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $944K | 139 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $17.3M | 364 | 19 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $12.5M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $17.3M | 205 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $9.9M | Too few | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $15.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $21.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $19.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Sagadahoc 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 | $15.3M | $933 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $35.7M | $2,168 | 84 |
| Food away from home | $66.4M | $4,038 | 99 |
| Groceries | $112.3M | $6,828 | 108 |
| Personal care products and services | $16.7M | $1,018 | 101 |
| Child care and other personal services | $9.5M | $579 | 100 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $15.1M | $919 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $19.8M | $1,207 | 94 |
| Pets | $10.8M | $656 | 72 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $37.4M | $2,275 | 111 |
| Vehicle insurance | $27.9M | $1,698 | 87 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $51.9M | $3,157 | 105 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $21.2M | $1,290 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $299.2M | $18,195 | 109 |
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 Sagadahoc County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 37,979+3.4% since 2020
- Households
- 16,446
- Median age
- 47.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 254 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 147
- Median household income
- $87,806+37.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $107,102
- Median home value
- $333,300
- Jobs located here
- 16,774
- Daytime population
- 36,121Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Sagadahoc County, ME growing?
Population estimates put Sagadahoc County at 37,979 people in 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 16,446 households. Median household income rose 37.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Sagadahoc County, ME spend?
Households in Sagadahoc County spend about $299.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $112.3M on groceries and $66.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Sagadahoc County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (72).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Sagadahoc County, ME?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Sagadahoc County are for clothing and shoe stores (83); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (82); and nail salons (80). Sagadahoc County ranks #108 of 2,087 scored counties for clothing and shoe stores.
How does Sagadahoc County, ME compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Sagadahoc County is $87,806 a year, 9% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $333,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Sagadahoc County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for landscaping and lawn care companies (2.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (72% 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. 42 of the 56 business types have a score in Sagadahoc County, each ranked against other counties.
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