County profile · Maine
York County, ME market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in York County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 222,434
- +4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 91,413
- Median household income
- $88,333
- +30.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $395,700
- Jobs located here
- 68,466
- Highest market score
- 87
- Dry cleaners, #2 of 507 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in York County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of York County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 222,434 people live in York County, in 91,413 households. Population estimates show York County grew 4.8% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in York County is $88,333 a year, 9% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 30.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in York County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (74).
The highest Groundwork market scores in York County are for dry cleaners (87), tire shops (80) and barbershops (77). York County ranks #2 of 507 scored counties for dry cleaners.
York County is part of the Portland-South Portland metro area. For its number of households, York County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet grooming and boarding businesses (94% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in York County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry cleaners | 87 | #2 of 507 | 5 | 0.5 | $42.6M | 272 | 5 |
| Tire shops | 80 | #97 of 1,530 | 20 | 2.2 | $4.3M | 172 | 7 |
| Barbershops | 77 | #116 of 1,356 | 41 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 123 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 75 | #70 of 887 | 32 | 3.5 | Index only | 136 | 8 |
| Nail salons | 75 | #86 of 1,328 | 36 | 3.9 | $2.6M | 158 | 16 |
| Roofing and gutters | 75 | #95 of 1,177 | 31 | 3.4 | $9.6M | 113 | 15 |
| Funeral homes | 74 | #166 of 1,472 | 17 | 1.9 | $841K | 124 | 11 |
| Gyms | 73 | #174 of 1,792 | 69 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 98 | 18 |
| Grocery stores | 73 | #341 of 2,070 | 56 | 6.1 | $11.3M | 122 | 41 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 72 | #164 of 1,302 | 27 | 3.0 | $4.2M | 134 | 14 |
| Hair salons | 72 | #247 of 2,339 | 190 | 20.8 | $501K | 116 | 36 |
| Home inspectors | 71 | #52 of 415 | 6 | 0.7 | Index only | 108 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 70 | #364 of 2,222 | 105 | 11.5 | $3.6M | 118 | 174 |
| Insurance agencies | 70 | #461 of 2,272 | 66 | 7.2 | $2.4M | 188 | 58 |
| Pest control | 69 | #103 of 699 | 5 | 0.5 | $24.2M | 236 | 11 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 68 | #209 of 1,334 | 44 | 4.8 | $2M | 99 | 17 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 67 | #272 of 1,707 | 44 | 4.8 | $6.8M | 142 | 125 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 67 | #324 of 1,656 | 54 | 5.9 | $2.1M | 118 | 78 |
| Pizza | 66 | #456 of 2,090 | 76 | 8.3 | $5M | 98 | 174 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 65 | #111 of 479 | 6 | 0.7 | $14.3M | 104 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 64 | #330 of 1,327 | 21 | 2.3 | $4.1M | 133 | 26 |
| Chiropractors | 63 | #385 of 1,490 | 45 | 4.9 | $2.5M | 105 | 22 |
| Gas stations | 63 | #622 of 2,358 | 76 | 8.3 | $2.6M | 110 | 80 |
| Laundromats | 62 | #249 of 785 | 17 | 1.9 | $12.5M | 100 | 8 |
| Property management | 62 | #260 of 910 | 29 | 3.2 | Index only | 105 | 44 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 62 | #542 of 2,088 | 143 | 15.6 | $614K | 93 | 35 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 62 | #579 of 2,385 | 371 | 40.6 | $257K | 121 | 76 |
| Convenience stores | 62 | #700 of 2,261 | 121 | 13.2 | $5.2M | 66 | 28 |
| Spas and skin care | 61 | #503 of 1,769 | 96 | 10.5 | $992K | 113 | 19 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 61 | #543 of 1,886 | 85 | 9.3 | $1.3M | 136 | 64 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 61 | #774 of 2,402 | 237 | 25.9 | $2.7M | 79 | 69 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 59 | #604 of 2,176 | 197 | 21.6 | Index only | 158 | 120 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 58 | #241 of 777 | 30 | 3.3 | $2.9M | 72 | 18 |
| Home repair trades | 58 | #660 of 2,057 | 115 | 12.6 | $2.6M | 106 | 267 |
| Real estate | 57 | #733 of 2,229 | 264 | 28.9 | Index only | 148 | 182 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #877 of 2,210 | 202 | 22.1 | $1.1M | 120 | 105 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 55 | #869 of 2,087 | 155 | 17.0 | $1.4M | 108 | 92 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 55 | #973 of 2,394 | 571 | 62.5 | $199K | 130 | 226 |
| Car washes and detailing | 50 | #720 of 1,451 | 37 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 92 | 18 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 47 | #1,329 of 2,405 | 579 | 63.3 | $653K | 98 | 256 |
| Auto repair and car care | 46 | #1,386 of 2,401 | 341 | 37.3 | $252K | 94 | 158 |
| House cleaning | 45 | #513 of 847 | 20 | 2.2 | $6M | 94 | 79 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #1,419 of 2,405 | 1,123 | 122.8 | $337K | 91 | 525 |
| Physical therapy | 43 | #903 of 1,422 | 58 | 6.3 | $2M | 81 | 48 |
| Child care and preschools | 43 | #1,018 of 1,611 | 86 | 9.4 | $639K | 64 | 102 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 43 | #1,288 of 2,063 | 125 | 13.7 | $3M | 82 | 95 |
| Electricians | 42 | #775 of 1,160 | 40 | 4.4 | $7.4M | 62 | 127 |
| Auto repair shops | 42 | #1,557 of 2,378 | 215 | 23.5 | $400K | 90 | 123 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 36 | #1,452 of 1,889 | 149 | 16.3 | $2.5M | 61 | 102 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 35 | #1,426 of 1,771 | 100 | 10.9 | $1.2M | 72 | 275 |
| Pet stores | 34 | #721 of 974 | 18 | 2.0 | $3.4M | 76 | 12 |
| Veterinarians | 33 | #1,143 of 1,485 | 38 | 4.2 | $1.6M | 60 | 34 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 32 | #1,230 of 1,493 | 75 | 8.2 | $1.6M | 55 | 185 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 25 | #1,292 of 1,461 | 64 | 7.0 | $962K | 38 | 25 |
| Pet businesses | 25 | #2,012 of 2,200 | 137 | 15.0 | $450K | 51 | 71 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.2 | $56.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in York 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 | $86.1M | $941 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $198.7M | $2,174 | 84 |
| Food away from home | $378M | $4,135 | 102 |
| Groceries | $633.2M | $6,927 | 110 |
| Personal care products and services | $95.2M | $1,042 | 104 |
| Child care and other personal services | $55M | $601 | 104 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $87.8M | $960 | 98 |
| Medical and dental services | $113.4M | $1,240 | 96 |
| Pets | $61.6M | $674 | 74 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $212.9M | $2,329 | 113 |
| Vehicle insurance | $155.9M | $1,705 | 87 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $297M | $3,249 | 108 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $120.8M | $1,322 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.7B | $18,552 | 111 |
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 York County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 222,434+4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 91,413
- Median age
- 45.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 991 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 219
- Median household income
- $88,333+30.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $110,468
- Median home value
- $395,700
- Jobs located here
- 68,466
- Daytime population
- 181,796Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in York County?
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Questions
How fast is York County, ME growing?
Population estimates put York County at 222,434 people in 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 91,413 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 30.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in York County, ME spend?
Households in York County spend about $1.7B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $633.2M on groceries and $378M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in York County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (74).
Which business types have the highest market scores in York County, ME?
Of the business types scored in York County, dry cleaners (87), tire shops (80) and barbershops (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dry cleaners, that ranks #2 of 507 scored counties.
How does York County, ME compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in York County is $88,333, 9% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $395,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet grooming and boarding businesses (94% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (54% 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. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in York County, each ranked against other counties.
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