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Frederick County, MD market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Frederick County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 302,883
- +11.0% since 2020
- Households
- 104,635
- Median household income
- $122,002
- +24.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $464,600
- Jobs located here
- 108,637
- Highest market score
- 93
- Gas stations, #10 of 2,358 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 302,883 people live in Frederick County, in 104,635 households. Population estimates put the population change in Frederick County from 2020 to 2025 at +11.0%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Frederick County is $122,002 a year, 51% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 24.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Frederick County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on medical and dental services (111, still above the U.S.).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Frederick County are for gas stations (93), convenience stores (91) and pet stores (89). Frederick County ranks #10 of 2,358 scored counties for gas stations.
Frederick County is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For its number of households, Frederick County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gas stations (38% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Frederick County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Frederick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas stations | 93 | #10 of 2,358 | 71 | 6.8 | $4.7M | 199 | 60 |
| Convenience stores | 91 | #30 of 2,261 | 71 | 6.8 | $10.5M | 133 | 17 |
| Pet stores | 89 | #10 of 974 | 23 | 2.2 | $5.6M | 124 | 6 |
| Car washes and detailing | 87 | #21 of 1,451 | 31 | 3.0 | $3.6M | 144 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 87 | #40 of 2,063 | 71 | 6.8 | $7.4M | 200 | 49 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 86 | #92 of 2,402 | 168 | 16.1 | $4.4M | 131 | 60 |
| Dry cleaners | 84 | #8 of 507 | 8 | 0.8 | $32.4M | 207 | 10 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 84 | #29 of 1,461 | 38 | 3.6 | $3.4M | 133 | 21 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 83 | #41 of 1,327 | 21 | 2.0 | $5.4M | 174 | 24 |
| Chiropractors | 82 | #47 of 1,490 | 42 | 4.0 | $3.6M | 149 | 27 |
| Tire shops | 80 | #101 of 1,530 | 32 | 3.1 | $3.5M | 140 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 80 | #200 of 2,070 | 63 | 6.0 | $11.8M | 127 | 43 |
| Insurance agencies | 80 | #229 of 2,272 | 135 | 12.9 | $2.1M | 167 | 84 |
| Barbershops | 79 | #84 of 1,356 | 57 | 5.4 | $2.1M | 113 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 79 | #175 of 2,087 | 125 | 11.9 | $2.1M | 163 | 54 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 78 | #159 of 2,222 | 114 | 10.9 | $4.6M | 151 | 216 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #204 of 2,405 | 1,010 | 96.5 | $522K | 141 | 459 |
| Pizza | 76 | #157 of 2,090 | 83 | 7.9 | $6.3M | 125 | 216 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 75 | #247 of 2,210 | 182 | 17.4 | $1.4M | 162 | 76 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 75 | #248 of 2,405 | 571 | 54.6 | $923K | 139 | 192 |
| Funeral homes | 74 | #167 of 1,472 | 18 | 1.7 | $815K | 120 | 9 |
| Gyms | 72 | #190 of 1,792 | 84 | 8.0 | $1.5M | 114 | 39 |
| Pet businesses | 72 | #226 of 2,200 | 133 | 12.7 | $969K | 110 | 77 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 72 | #227 of 1,889 | 118 | 11.3 | $4.5M | 108 | 52 |
| Pest control | 71 | #94 of 699 | 25 | 2.4 | $8M | 78 | 11 |
| Property management | 71 | #137 of 910 | 32 | 3.1 | Index only | 110 | 41 |
| Auto repair and car care | 70 | #365 of 2,401 | 337 | 32.2 | $333K | 124 | 166 |
| Laundromats | 69 | #169 of 785 | 16 | 1.5 | $16.2M | 130 | 12 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 69 | #188 of 1,334 | 59 | 5.6 | $2.1M | 104 | 32 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 67 | #129 of 777 | 26 | 2.5 | $4.8M | 118 | 39 |
| Nail salons | 67 | #222 of 1,328 | 66 | 6.3 | $1.8M | 111 | 24 |
| Child care and preschools | 67 | #346 of 1,611 | 88 | 8.4 | $889K | 89 | 65 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 67 | #352 of 2,088 | 169 | 16.2 | $736K | 111 | 71 |
| Auto repair shops | 67 | #468 of 2,378 | 209 | 20.0 | $538K | 121 | 127 |
| Roofing and gutters | 66 | #235 of 1,177 | 55 | 5.3 | $7.1M | 84 | 24 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 65 | #354 of 1,493 | 77 | 7.4 | $2.6M | 88 | 138 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 65 | #378 of 1,656 | 77 | 7.4 | $1.9M | 109 | 154 |
| Hair salons | 65 | #461 of 2,339 | 250 | 23.9 | $487K | 113 | 74 |
| Veterinarians | 64 | #409 of 1,485 | 53 | 5.1 | $2.4M | 89 | 50 |
| House cleaning | 63 | #189 of 847 | 39 | 3.7 | $5.1M | 80 | 56 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 63 | #403 of 1,707 | 89 | 8.5 | $4.4M | 92 | 119 |
| Spas and skin care | 62 | #459 of 1,769 | 112 | 10.7 | $1.1M | 124 | 32 |
| Electricians | 60 | #371 of 1,160 | 43 | 4.1 | $9.1M | 76 | 91 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 60 | #434 of 1,302 | 59 | 5.6 | $2.5M | 81 | 19 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 59 | #716 of 2,385 | 497 | 47.5 | $245K | 115 | 137 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #576 of 1,771 | 141 | 13.5 | $1.4M | 84 | 205 |
| Home repair trades | 58 | #677 of 2,057 | 187 | 17.9 | $2.1M | 86 | 234 |
| Home inspectors | 57 | #142 of 415 | 11 | 1.1 | Index only | 68 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | 54 | #629 of 1,422 | 77 | 7.4 | $1.9M | 81 | 51 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 52 | #877 of 1,886 | 146 | 14.0 | $1M | 104 | 118 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #966 of 2,176 | 358 | 34.2 | Index only | 100 | 123 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 51 | #1,153 of 2,394 | 946 | 90.4 | $158K | 104 | 381 |
| Real estate | 50 | #1,108 of 2,229 | 467 | 44.6 | Index only | 97 | 224 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 49 | #467 of 887 | 66 | 6.3 | Index only | 76 | 29 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 44 | #204 of 325 | 14 | 1.3 | $10.7M | 44 | 12 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.3 | $37.5M | 273 | 6 |
Household spending in Frederick 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 | $112.4M | $1,074 | 112 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $336.8M | $3,219 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $526.9M | $5,036 | 124 |
| Groceries | $746.2M | $7,132 | 113 |
| Personal care products and services | $121.9M | $1,165 | 116 |
| Child care and other personal services | $78.3M | $748 | 129 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $124.4M | $1,189 | 121 |
| Medical and dental services | $149.6M | $1,430 | 111 |
| Pets | $128.9M | $1,232 | 135 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $259.4M | $2,479 | 121 |
| Vehicle insurance | $283.6M | $2,711 | 139 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $390M | $3,727 | 124 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $198.8M | $1,900 | 134 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2B | $18,711 | 112 |
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 Frederick County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 302,883+11.0% since 2020
- Households
- 104,635
- Median age
- 40.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 661 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 434
- Median household income
- $122,002+24.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $148,311
- Median home value
- $464,600
- Jobs located here
- 108,637
- Daytime population
- 254,360Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Frederick County, MD growing?
Population estimates put Frederick County at 302,883 people in 2025, up 11.0% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 104,635 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 24.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Frederick County, MD spend?
Households in Frederick County spend about $2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $746.2M on groceries and $526.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Frederick County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on medical and dental services (111, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Frederick County, MD?
Of the business types scored in Frederick County, gas stations (93), convenience stores (91) and pet stores (89) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gas stations, that ranks #10 of 2,358 scored counties.
How does Frederick County, MD compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Frederick County is $122,002, 51% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 11.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $464,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for gas stations (38% 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 Frederick County, each ranked against other counties.
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