County profile · Minnesota
Washington County, MN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Washington County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 286,895
- +6.9% since 2020
- Households
- 105,577
- Median household income
- $115,345
- +19.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $422,000
- Jobs located here
- 92,191
- Highest market score
- 95
- Grocery and convenience stores, #12 of 2,402 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Washington County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Washington 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 286,895 people live in Washington County, in 105,577 households. Population estimates put the population change in Washington County from 2020 to 2025 at +6.9%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Washington County is $115,345 a year, 43% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 19.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Washington County spend the most on memberships, classes and admissions (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (89).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Washington County are for grocery and convenience stores (95), tire shops (92) and convenience stores (92). Washington County ranks #12 of 2,402 scored counties for grocery and convenience stores.
Washington County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For its number of households, Washington County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for chiropractors (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gas stations (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Washington County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery and convenience stores | 95 | #12 of 2,402 | 127 | 12.0 | $5.8M | 172 | 32 |
| Tire shops | 92 | #5 of 1,530 | 26 | 2.5 | $4.9M | 197 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 92 | #22 of 2,261 | 66 | 6.3 | $11.2M | 142 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 91 | #43 of 2,070 | 33 | 3.1 | $22.4M | 241 | 32 |
| Barbershops | 89 | #17 of 1,356 | 30 | 2.8 | $4.4M | 233 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 89 | #27 of 2,401 | 254 | 24.1 | $504K | 188 | 116 |
| Pest control | 88 | #3 of 699 | 8 | 0.8 | $20.3M | 199 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 88 | #33 of 2,378 | 141 | 13.4 | $908K | 204 | 86 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 87 | #21 of 1,327 | 20 | 1.9 | $6.4M | 208 | 24 |
| Car washes and detailing | 87 | #23 of 1,451 | 43 | 4.1 | $3M | 118 | 9 |
| Electricians | 86 | #18 of 1,160 | 21 | 2.0 | $17.2M | 143 | 50 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 86 | #29 of 1,656 | 39 | 3.7 | $4.8M | 268 | 107 |
| Pizza | 86 | #32 of 2,090 | 75 | 7.1 | $7.1M | 139 | 167 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 86 | #41 of 2,222 | 109 | 10.3 | $4.9M | 159 | 167 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 86 | #50 of 2,405 | 783 | 74.2 | $677K | 183 | 380 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 85 | #45 of 1,889 | 65 | 6.2 | $8.2M | 197 | 51 |
| Gas stations | 85 | #68 of 2,358 | 49 | 4.6 | $6.2M | 261 | 56 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 84 | #25 of 1,302 | 48 | 4.5 | $3.9M | 124 | 14 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 84 | #69 of 2,405 | 415 | 39.3 | $1.3M | 192 | 167 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 81 | #56 of 1,707 | 66 | 6.3 | $5.5M | 115 | 72 |
| Funeral homes | 81 | #58 of 1,472 | 12 | 1.1 | $1.2M | 183 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 81 | #96 of 2,063 | 100 | 9.5 | $5.3M | 143 | 45 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 80 | #8 of 325 | 7 | 0.7 | $26.6M | 108 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 80 | #60 of 1,422 | 49 | 4.6 | $3.8M | 158 | 38 |
| Dry cleaners | 78 | #24 of 507 | 11 | 1.0 | $24.1M | 154 | 10 |
| House cleaning | 76 | #62 of 847 | 16 | 1.5 | $10.2M | 159 | 60 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 76 | #74 of 1,334 | 39 | 3.7 | $3.7M | 186 | 37 |
| Veterinarians | 73 | #220 of 1,485 | 39 | 3.7 | $3M | 111 | 35 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 73 | #291 of 2,087 | 121 | 11.5 | $2.2M | 172 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 73 | #292 of 2,210 | 165 | 15.6 | $1.6M | 182 | 89 |
| Home repair trades | 70 | #220 of 2,057 | 152 | 14.4 | $2.4M | 98 | 159 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 69 | #256 of 1,461 | 44 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 105 | 29 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 69 | #277 of 2,088 | 165 | 15.6 | $885K | 134 | 90 |
| Pet businesses | 69 | #316 of 2,200 | 124 | 11.7 | $949K | 108 | 77 |
| Property management | 68 | #162 of 910 | 26 | 2.5 | Index only | 124 | 41 |
| Gyms | 68 | #269 of 1,792 | 92 | 8.7 | $1.6M | 122 | 53 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 67 | #98 of 479 | 11 | 1.0 | $11.6M | 85 | 8 |
| Child care and preschools | 66 | #372 of 1,611 | 70 | 6.6 | $960K | 96 | 66 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 64 | #594 of 2,394 | 817 | 77.4 | $228K | 149 | 351 |
| Home inspectors | 63 | #99 of 415 | 6 | 0.6 | Index only | 114 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 63 | #540 of 2,339 | 252 | 23.9 | $524K | 122 | 109 |
| Nail salons | 62 | #345 of 1,328 | 62 | 5.9 | $2.1M | 127 | 51 |
| Pet stores | 60 | #320 of 974 | 28 | 2.7 | $4.2M | 93 | 13 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 59 | #535 of 1,771 | 104 | 9.9 | $1.6M | 93 | 205 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 59 | #703 of 2,385 | 481 | 45.6 | $274K | 129 | 211 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 58 | #237 of 777 | 34 | 3.2 | $4.3M | 106 | 53 |
| Spas and skin care | 55 | #706 of 1,769 | 127 | 12.0 | $1M | 119 | 43 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 54 | #807 of 1,886 | 177 | 16.8 | $1.1M | 107 | 116 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 52 | #664 of 1,493 | 80 | 7.6 | $2M | 69 | 139 |
| Roofing and gutters | 48 | #650 of 1,177 | 65 | 6.2 | $5.6M | 66 | 37 |
| Chiropractors | 44 | #916 of 1,490 | 129 | 12.2 | $1.4M | 60 | 70 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,613 of 2,176 | 414 | 39.2 | Index only | 79 | 208 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,700 of 2,229 | 526 | 49.8 | Index only | 78 | 330 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 35 | #715 of 887 | 80 | 7.6 | Index only | 57 | 40 |
| Insurance agencies | 27 | #1,908 of 2,272 | 221 | 20.9 | $829K | 66 | 175 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.4 | $66.3M | 530 | 3 |
Household spending in Washington 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 | $128M | $1,213 | 127 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $305.5M | $2,894 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $529.9M | $5,019 | 123 |
| Groceries | $739.8M | $7,007 | 111 |
| Personal care products and services | $131.9M | $1,250 | 124 |
| Child care and other personal services | $67.2M | $637 | 110 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $146M | $1,383 | 141 |
| Medical and dental services | $186.2M | $1,764 | 137 |
| Pets | $117.7M | $1,115 | 123 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $265M | $2,510 | 122 |
| Vehicle insurance | $183.2M | $1,735 | 89 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $361.2M | $3,421 | 113 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $162.5M | $1,539 | 109 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.8B | $16,941 | 102 |
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 Washington County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 286,895+6.9% since 2020
- Households
- 105,577
- Median age
- 41.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 385 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 718
- Median household income
- $115,345+19.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $148,415
- Median home value
- $422,000
- Jobs located here
- 92,191
- Daytime population
- 224,861Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Washington County?
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Questions
How fast is Washington County, MN growing?
Population estimates put Washington County at 286,895 people in 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 105,577 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 19.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Washington County, MN spend?
Households in Washington County spend about $1.8B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $739.8M on groceries and $529.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Washington County runs highest on memberships, classes and admissions (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (89).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Washington County, MN?
Of the business types scored in Washington County, grocery and convenience stores (95), tire shops (92) and convenience stores (92) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery and convenience stores, that ranks #12 of 2,402 scored counties.
How does Washington County, MN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Washington County is $115,345, 43% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $422,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for chiropractors (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for gas stations (58% 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 Washington County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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