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Queen Anne’s County, MD market data
How Queen Anne’s County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 54,448
- +8.8% since 2020
- Households
- 19,907
- Median household income
- $112,826
- +16.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $462,700
- Jobs located here
- 15,070
- Highest market score
- 92
- Insurance agencies, #30 of 2,272 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Queen Anne’s County has an estimated 54,448 people and 19,907 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Queen Anne’s County grew 8.8%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Queen Anne’s County is $112,826, 40% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 16.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Queen Anne’s County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 149, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on medical and dental services (106, still above the U.S.).
Of the business types scored in Queen Anne’s County, insurance agencies (92), grocery stores (92) and chiropractors (86) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #30 of 2,272 scored counties.
Queen Anne’s County is part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (3.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (49% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Queen Anne’s County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Queen Anne’s 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 92 | #30 of 2,272 | 16 | 8.0 | $3.6M | 288 | 13 |
| Grocery stores | 92 | #38 of 2,070 | 9 | 4.5 | $15.3M | 165 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 86 | #14 of 1,490 | 6 | 3.0 | $4.5M | 190 | 4 |
| Barbershops | 84 | #42 of 1,356 | 8 | 4.0 | $2.8M | 147 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 84 | #50 of 1,656 | 9 | 4.5 | $3M | 170 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 83 | #141 of 2,402 | 42 | 21.1 | $3.3M | 97 | 8 |
| Gyms | 81 | #62 of 1,792 | 16 | 8.0 | $1.4M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Property management | 80 | #34 of 910 | 5 | 2.5 | Index only | 129 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 80 | #46 of 1,334 | 10 | 5.0 | $2.2M | 109 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 79 | #85 of 2,088 | 33 | 16.6 | $668K | 101 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 79 | #207 of 2,261 | 22 | 11.1 | $6.3M | 79 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 78 | #166 of 2,222 | 23 | 11.6 | $4.2M | 136 | 38 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 78 | #180 of 2,405 | 112 | 56.3 | $852K | 128 | 30 |
| Gas stations | 78 | #196 of 2,358 | 23 | 11.6 | $3M | 125 | 25 |
| Hair salons | 77 | #120 of 2,339 | 36 | 18.1 | $616K | 143 | 11 |
| Child care and preschools | 77 | #136 of 1,611 | 15 | 7.5 | $920K | 92 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 76 | #227 of 2,405 | 206 | 103.5 | $463K | 125 | 78 |
| Car washes and detailing | 74 | #148 of 1,451 | 9 | 4.5 | $2.5M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 74 | #217 of 2,063 | 21 | 10.5 | $4.5M | 123 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 73 | #212 of 1,889 | 20 | 10.0 | $4.8M | 115 | 10 |
| Nail salons | 72 | #125 of 1,328 | 12 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 71 | #287 of 2,090 | 19 | 9.5 | $5M | 99 | 38 |
| Tire shops | 67 | #359 of 1,530 | 11 | 5.5 | $2.1M | 82 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 64 | #512 of 2,385 | 84 | 42.2 | $264K | 124 | 20 |
| House cleaning | 62 | #206 of 847 | 7 | 3.5 | $5.2M | 81 | 11 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 62 | #394 of 1,327 | 7 | 3.5 | $3.2M | 105 | 7 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 59 | #223 of 777 | 7 | 3.5 | $3.1M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 58 | #741 of 2,200 | 33 | 16.6 | $701K | 80 | 18 |
| Veterinarians | 57 | #568 of 1,485 | 11 | 5.5 | $2.1M | 77 | 10 |
| Auto repair shops | 57 | #863 of 2,378 | 48 | 24.1 | $471K | 106 | 32 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 56 | #939 of 2,394 | 159 | 79.9 | $171K | 112 | 56 |
| Roofing and gutters | 54 | #519 of 1,177 | 15 | 7.5 | $4.7M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 54 | #801 of 1,886 | 24 | 12.1 | $1.1M | 116 | 21 |
| Auto repair and car care | 52 | #1,148 of 2,401 | 92 | 46.2 | $246K | 91 | 39 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 51 | #721 of 1,461 | 14 | 7.0 | $1.7M | 65 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 49 | #1,124 of 2,176 | 71 | 35.7 | Index only | 93 | 23 |
| Spas and skin care | 48 | #967 of 1,769 | 26 | 13.1 | $853K | 97 | 8 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 46 | #512 of 887 | 10 | 5.0 | Index only | 92 | 11 |
| Physical therapy | 46 | #823 of 1,422 | 14 | 7.0 | $1.9M | 81 | 16 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,363 of 2,229 | 89 | 44.7 | Index only | 93 | 57 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 42 | #951 of 1,493 | 27 | 13.6 | $1.3M | 46 | 36 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 42 | #1,190 of 1,771 | 37 | 18.6 | $980K | 58 | 50 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 42 | #1,430 of 2,210 | 77 | 38.7 | $612K | 69 | 36 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 40 | #1,224 of 1,707 | 30 | 15.1 | $2.4M | 50 | 34 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #1,421 of 2,087 | 67 | 33.7 | $703K | 55 | 36 |
| Electricians | 39 | #852 of 1,160 | 17 | 8.5 | $4.2M | 35 | 29 |
| Home repair trades | 39 | #1,557 of 2,057 | 62 | 31.1 | $1.1M | 47 | 63 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $6.8M | 28 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | Index only | 46 | 5 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $9.1M | 290 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $12.1M | 118 | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $7.7M | 171 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $47.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $47.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Queen Anne’s 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 | $22.6M | $1,135 | 118 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $68.4M | $3,436 | 132 |
| Food away from home | $95.5M | $4,796 | 118 |
| Groceries | $137.7M | $6,915 | 109 |
| Personal care products and services | $22.2M | $1,114 | 111 |
| Child care and other personal services | $13.8M | $693 | 119 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $22M | $1,108 | 113 |
| Medical and dental services | $27.3M | $1,370 | 106 |
| Pets | $23.1M | $1,163 | 128 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $47.1M | $2,366 | 115 |
| Vehicle insurance | $57.9M | $2,906 | 149 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $71.1M | $3,569 | 118 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $36.3M | $1,821 | 129 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $359M | $18,034 | 108 |
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 Queen Anne’s County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 54,448+8.8% since 2020
- Households
- 19,907
- Median age
- 44.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 83%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 372 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 139
- Median household income
- $112,826+16.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $141,291
- Median home value
- $462,700
- Jobs located here
- 15,070
- Daytime population
- 42,764Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Queen Anne’s County, MD growing?
Population estimates put Queen Anne’s County at 54,448 people in 2025, up 8.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 19,907 households. Median household income rose 16.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Queen Anne’s County, MD spend?
Households in Queen Anne’s County spend about $359M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $137.7M on groceries and $95.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Queen Anne’s County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 149, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on medical and dental services (106, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Queen Anne’s County, MD?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Queen Anne’s County are for insurance agencies (92), grocery stores (92) and chiropractors (86). Queen Anne’s County ranks #30 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Queen Anne’s County, MD compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Queen Anne’s County is $112,826 a year, 40% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 8.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $462,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Queen Anne’s County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (3.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (49% 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 Queen Anne’s County, each ranked against other counties.
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