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Chautauqua County, NY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Chautauqua County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 124,126
- −2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 53,393
- Median household income
- $58,351
- +24.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $127,900
- Jobs located here
- 44,855
- Highest market score
- 63
- Physical therapy, #355 of 1,422 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 124,126 people live in Chautauqua County, in 53,393 households. Population estimates show Chautauqua County declined 2.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Chautauqua County is $58,351 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 24.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Chautauqua County spend the most on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (58).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chautauqua County are for physical therapy clinics (63), real estate agents and brokers (63) and child care centers and preschools (63). Chautauqua County ranks #355 of 1,422 scored counties for physical therapy clinics.
Chautauqua County is part of the Jamestown-Dunkirk area. For its number of households, Chautauqua County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for physical therapy clinics (59% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chautauqua County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chautauqua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy | 63 | #355 of 1,422 | 12 | 2.2 | $4.6M | 190 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #428 of 2,176 | 80 | 15.0 | Index only | 194 | 18 |
| Child care and preschools | 63 | #448 of 1,611 | 19 | 3.6 | $1.2M | 115 | 13 |
| Property management | 62 | #251 of 910 | 10 | 1.9 | Index only | 152 | 11 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 61 | #226 of 887 | 5 | 0.9 | Index only | 433 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 58 | #662 of 2,229 | 103 | 19.3 | Index only | 189 | 38 |
| Hair salons | 56 | #875 of 2,339 | 92 | 17.2 | $493K | 114 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 54 | #888 of 2,087 | 65 | 12.2 | $1.6M | 124 | 19 |
| Nail salons | 52 | #608 of 1,328 | 16 | 3.0 | $2.8M | 170 | 10 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 51 | #1,091 of 2,210 | 93 | 17.4 | $1.1M | 125 | 25 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 50 | #667 of 1,302 | 14 | 2.6 | $3.9M | 125 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 50 | #855 of 1,707 | 32 | 6.0 | $4.5M | 94 | 35 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #872 of 1,769 | 36 | 6.7 | $1.3M | 144 | 8 |
| Gyms | 50 | #920 of 1,792 | 31 | 5.8 | $1.1M | 86 | 6 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 49 | #394 of 777 | 8 | 1.5 | $4.3M | 107 | 6 |
| Roofing and gutters | 49 | #612 of 1,177 | 16 | 3.0 | $8.9M | 105 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 49 | #1,209 of 2,385 | 164 | 30.7 | $276K | 130 | 28 |
| Home repair trades | 47 | #1,183 of 2,057 | 64 | 12.0 | $2.2M | 92 | 67 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 47 | #1,246 of 2,222 | 48 | 9.0 | $3.7M | 120 | 99 |
| Barbershops | 46 | #792 of 1,356 | 17 | 3.2 | $2.7M | 141 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | 43 | #475 of 785 | 10 | 1.9 | $10.2M | 82 | 3 |
| Electricians | 43 | #748 of 1,160 | 16 | 3.0 | $8.9M | 74 | 23 |
| Gas stations | 43 | #1,458 of 2,358 | 42 | 7.9 | $2.3M | 95 | 51 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 41 | #1,246 of 1,886 | 44 | 8.2 | $1.2M | 127 | 34 |
| Chiropractors | 38 | #1,062 of 1,490 | 25 | 4.7 | $2.2M | 92 | 13 |
| Tire shops | 38 | #1,069 of 1,530 | 16 | 3.0 | $2.5M | 99 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 38 | #1,567 of 2,261 | 93 | 17.4 | $3.5M | 44 | 13 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 37 | #1,584 of 2,088 | 62 | 11.6 | $560K | 85 | 16 |
| Funeral homes | 35 | #1,096 of 1,472 | 24 | 4.5 | $347K | 51 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 34 | #1,299 of 1,656 | 36 | 6.7 | $1.5M | 86 | 61 |
| Grocery stores | 34 | #1,537 of 2,070 | 50 | 9.4 | $6.5M | 70 | 29 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 33 | #1,077 of 1,334 | 23 | 4.3 | $1.5M | 75 | 10 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #1,866 of 2,402 | 163 | 30.5 | $2M | 59 | 42 |
| Veterinarians | 32 | #1,161 of 1,485 | 15 | 2.8 | $1.9M | 69 | 13 |
| Car washes and detailing | 32 | #1,174 of 1,451 | 24 | 4.5 | $1.7M | 66 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 32 | #2,017 of 2,394 | 333 | 62.4 | $165K | 108 | 124 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 29 | #1,296 of 1,493 | 29 | 5.4 | $2M | 69 | 45 |
| Pizza | 28 | #1,840 of 2,090 | 55 | 10.3 | $3.2M | 63 | 99 |
| House cleaning | 27 | #772 of 847 | 15 | 2.8 | $3.9M | 61 | 18 |
| Insurance agencies | 27 | #1,891 of 2,272 | 67 | 12.5 | $1.1M | 90 | 45 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 26 | #1,851 of 2,063 | 61 | 11.4 | $2.9M | 78 | 30 |
| Pest control | 25 | #638 of 699 | 7 | 1.3 | $8.4M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 25 | #1,673 of 1,771 | 51 | 9.6 | $1.1M | 68 | 63 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 25 | #1,734 of 1,889 | 57 | 10.7 | $3.1M | 75 | 30 |
| Pet stores | 24 | #861 of 974 | 9 | 1.7 | $3.1M | 69 | 5 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 23 | #1,331 of 1,461 | 31 | 5.8 | $908K | 36 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 20 | #2,285 of 2,405 | 603 | 112.9 | $292K | 79 | 245 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 20 | #2,300 of 2,405 | 310 | 58.1 | $568K | 86 | 115 |
| Home inspectors | 19 | #400 of 415 | 8 | 1.5 | Index only | 40 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 19 | #2,127 of 2,200 | 65 | 12.2 | $433K | 49 | 26 |
| Auto repair and car care | 12 | #2,370 of 2,401 | 243 | 45.5 | $163K | 61 | 92 |
| Auto repair shops | 11 | #2,361 of 2,378 | 149 | 27.9 | $267K | 60 | 73 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 9 | #1,319 of 1,327 | 25 | 4.7 | $1.6M | 52 | 22 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.6 | $13.2M | 96 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $51.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chautauqua 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 | $39.7M | $744 | 78 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $95.5M | $1,788 | 69 |
| Food away from home | $176.1M | $3,299 | 81 |
| Groceries | $324.6M | $6,080 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $45.3M | $849 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $22M | $411 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $34.7M | $651 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $54.8M | $1,027 | 80 |
| Pets | $28.2M | $527 | 58 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $102.2M | $1,914 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $75.4M | $1,412 | 72 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $142.6M | $2,671 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $58.6M | $1,098 | 78 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $845.5M | $15,835 | 95 |
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 Chautauqua County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 124,126−2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 53,393
- Median age
- 43.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 1,060 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 118
- Median household income
- $58,351+24.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $76,000
- Median home value
- $127,900
- Jobs located here
- 44,855
- Daytime population
- 120,603Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chautauqua County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Chautauqua County at 124,126 people in 2025, down 2.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 53,393 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 24.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Chautauqua County, NY spend?
Households in Chautauqua County spend about $845.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $324.6M on groceries and $176.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chautauqua County runs highest on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chautauqua County, NY?
Of the business types scored in Chautauqua County, physical therapy clinics (63), real estate agents and brokers (63) and child care centers and preschools (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #355 of 1,422 scored counties.
How does Chautauqua County, NY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Chautauqua County is $58,351, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $127,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for physical therapy clinics (59% 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. 53 of the 56 business types have a score in Chautauqua County, each ranked against other counties.
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