County profile · Massachusetts
Bristol County, MA market data
How Bristol County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 593,640
- +2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 233,825
- Median household income
- $85,625
- +23.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $451,200
- Jobs located here
- 230,662
- Highest market score
- 81
- Roofing and gutters, #48 of 1,177 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Bristol County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Bristol County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Bristol County has an estimated 593,640 people and 233,825 households. Population estimates show Bristol County grew 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Bristol County is $85,625, 6% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bristol County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (75).
Of the business types scored in Bristol County, roofing and gutter companies (81), property management companies (75) and grocery stores (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For roofing and gutter companies, that ranks #48 of 1,177 scored counties.
Bristol County is part of the Providence-Warwick metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for laundromats (63% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (47% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bristol County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bristol 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing and gutters | 81 | #48 of 1,177 | 62 | 2.7 | $12.3M | 146 | 27 |
| Property management | 75 | #82 of 910 | 42 | 1.8 | Index only | 187 | 86 |
| Grocery stores | 75 | #297 of 2,070 | 138 | 5.9 | $11.7M | 126 | 88 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 74 | #246 of 2,222 | 219 | 9.4 | $4.4M | 146 | 428 |
| Home inspectors | 73 | #38 of 415 | 6 | 0.3 | Index only | 277 | 14 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 73 | #191 of 1,656 | 91 | 3.9 | $3.2M | 180 | 217 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 67 | #472 of 2,087 | 313 | 13.4 | $1.8M | 140 | 139 |
| Physical therapy | 66 | #309 of 1,422 | 105 | 4.5 | $2.8M | 116 | 59 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 65 | #329 of 1,707 | 123 | 5.3 | $6.2M | 131 | 278 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 65 | #525 of 2,405 | 1,076 | 46.0 | $904K | 136 | 450 |
| Pest control | 64 | #170 of 699 | 25 | 1.1 | $12.5M | 122 | 23 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #396 of 2,057 | 249 | 10.6 | $3.1M | 126 | 534 |
| Gyms | 63 | #428 of 1,792 | 174 | 7.4 | $1.3M | 104 | 75 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 62 | #217 of 887 | 76 | 3.3 | Index only | 147 | 48 |
| Chiropractors | 62 | #418 of 1,490 | 119 | 5.1 | $2.5M | 102 | 51 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 62 | #491 of 2,176 | 570 | 24.4 | Index only | 140 | 156 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 62 | #675 of 2,405 | 2,091 | 89.4 | $465K | 126 | 1,109 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #707 of 2,402 | 455 | 19.5 | $3.5M | 105 | 251 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 61 | #402 of 1,302 | 96 | 4.1 | $3M | 97 | 31 |
| Barbershops | 60 | #456 of 1,356 | 152 | 6.5 | $1.6M | 85 | 10 |
| Veterinarians | 60 | #485 of 1,485 | 61 | 2.6 | $2.6M | 96 | 44 |
| Insurance agencies | 60 | #778 of 2,272 | 193 | 8.3 | $1.9M | 150 | 143 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 59 | #108 of 325 | 15 | 0.6 | $19.4M | 79 | 9 |
| Car washes and detailing | 59 | #485 of 1,451 | 76 | 3.3 | $2.7M | 106 | 32 |
| Funeral homes | 59 | #504 of 1,472 | 52 | 2.2 | $649K | 96 | 37 |
| Pizza | 59 | #693 of 2,090 | 236 | 10.1 | $4.1M | 81 | 428 |
| Electricians | 58 | #400 of 1,160 | 64 | 2.7 | $12M | 100 | 229 |
| Tire shops | 58 | #569 of 1,530 | 76 | 3.3 | $2.7M | 107 | 32 |
| Real estate | 58 | #683 of 2,229 | 694 | 29.7 | Index only | 145 | 337 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 58 | #787 of 2,210 | 514 | 22.0 | $1.1M | 123 | 205 |
| Convenience stores | 58 | #824 of 2,261 | 220 | 9.4 | $7.3M | 93 | 163 |
| Dry cleaners | 57 | #199 of 507 | 35 | 1.5 | $15.9M | 101 | 26 |
| Child care and preschools | 55 | #685 of 1,611 | 159 | 6.8 | $938K | 94 | 186 |
| Gas stations | 55 | #948 of 2,358 | 204 | 8.7 | $2.3M | 95 | 212 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 54 | #1,015 of 2,394 | 1,446 | 61.8 | $202K | 132 | 572 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 52 | #359 of 777 | 67 | 2.9 | $3.5M | 86 | 75 |
| Spas and skin care | 52 | #824 of 1,769 | 274 | 11.7 | $892K | 102 | 55 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 51 | #975 of 2,063 | 236 | 10.1 | $4.1M | 111 | 229 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,126 of 2,339 | 573 | 24.5 | $426K | 99 | 168 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 47 | #1,056 of 1,886 | 269 | 11.5 | $1.1M | 110 | 205 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 47 | #1,219 of 2,088 | 411 | 17.6 | $571K | 86 | 155 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 45 | #301 of 479 | 19 | 0.8 | $10.7M | 78 | 17 |
| House cleaning | 44 | #536 of 847 | 61 | 2.6 | $5.1M | 80 | 131 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 44 | #894 of 1,493 | 140 | 6.0 | $2.2M | 76 | 343 |
| Auto repair and car care | 43 | #1,500 of 2,401 | 779 | 33.3 | $261K | 97 | 384 |
| Laundromats | 42 | #490 of 785 | 61 | 2.6 | $9.1M | 73 | 40 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 42 | #1,174 of 1,771 | 226 | 9.7 | $1.4M | 82 | 497 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 42 | #1,637 of 2,385 | 1,200 | 51.3 | $204K | 96 | 335 |
| Pet stores | 41 | #637 of 974 | 51 | 2.2 | $3.1M | 69 | 17 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 40 | #948 of 1,334 | 170 | 7.3 | $1.4M | 68 | 80 |
| Nail salons | 40 | #952 of 1,328 | 182 | 7.8 | $1.3M | 80 | 97 |
| Pet businesses | 40 | #1,524 of 2,200 | 259 | 11.1 | $616K | 70 | 125 |
| Auto repair shops | 38 | #1,733 of 2,378 | 493 | 21.1 | $412K | 93 | 300 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 37 | #1,414 of 1,889 | 313 | 13.4 | $3.1M | 75 | 267 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 32 | #1,063 of 1,327 | 87 | 3.7 | $2.3M | 76 | 91 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 29 | #1,204 of 1,461 | 112 | 4.8 | $1.4M | 56 | 64 |
Household spending in Bristol 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 | $203.2M | $869 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $463.9M | $1,984 | 76 |
| Food away from home | $973.2M | $4,162 | 102 |
| Groceries | $1.6B | $6,904 | 109 |
| Personal care products and services | $244.3M | $1,045 | 104 |
| Child care and other personal services | $149.1M | $638 | 110 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $234.7M | $1,004 | 102 |
| Medical and dental services | $291.6M | $1,247 | 97 |
| Pets | $159.4M | $682 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $555M | $2,374 | 115 |
| Vehicle insurance | $362.5M | $1,550 | 79 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $764.8M | $3,271 | 108 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $312.3M | $1,336 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $4.4B | $18,638 | 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 Bristol County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 593,640+2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 233,825
- Median age
- 41.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 62%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 553 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,053
- Median household income
- $85,625+23.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $111,533
- Median home value
- $451,200
- Jobs located here
- 230,662
- Daytime population
- 523,584Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bristol County, MA growing?
Population estimates put Bristol County at 593,640 people in 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 233,825 households. Median household income rose 23.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Bristol County, MA spend?
Households in Bristol County spend about $4.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.6B on groceries and $973.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Bristol County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (75).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bristol County, MA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bristol County are for roofing and gutter companies (81), property management companies (75) and grocery stores (75). Bristol County ranks #48 of 1,177 scored counties for roofing and gutter companies.
How does Bristol County, MA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Bristol County is $85,625 a year, 6% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $451,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Bristol County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for laundromats (63% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (47% 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 Bristol County, each ranked against other counties.
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