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Columbia County, NY market data
How Columbia County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 60,168
- −2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 26,627
- Median household income
- $81,528
- +22.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $347,100
- Jobs located here
- 20,215
- Highest market score
- 72
- Roofing and gutters, #134 of 1,177 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Columbia County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Columbia County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Columbia County has an estimated 60,168 people and 26,627 households. Population estimates put the population change in Columbia County from 2020 to 2025 at −2.1%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Columbia County is $81,528, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 22.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Columbia County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (75).
Of the business types scored in Columbia County, roofing and gutter companies (72), mortgage brokers and lenders (70) and nail salons (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For roofing and gutter companies, that ranks #134 of 1,177 scored counties.
Columbia County is part of the Hudson area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Columbia County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Columbia 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 | 72 | #134 of 1,177 | 7 | 2.6 | $12.6M | 149 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 70 | #115 of 887 | 5 | 1.9 | Index only | 256 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 70 | #143 of 1,328 | 6 | 2.3 | $4.7M | 279 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 70 | #204 of 1,769 | 13 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 245 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 67 | #250 of 1,302 | 7 | 2.6 | $4.7M | 152 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 67 | #364 of 2,385 | 62 | 23.3 | $451K | 212 | 18 |
| Child care and preschools | 65 | #381 of 1,611 | 11 | 4.1 | $1.6M | 155 | 15 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 64 | #293 of 1,334 | 13 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 104 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 64 | #474 of 2,339 | 38 | 14.3 | $735K | 171 | 14 |
| Chiropractors | 62 | #391 of 1,490 | 9 | 3.4 | $3.7M | 154 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 61 | #703 of 2,222 | 35 | 13.1 | $3.2M | 104 | 39 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 60 | #481 of 1,707 | 14 | 5.3 | $6.3M | 133 | 26 |
| Gyms | 58 | #590 of 1,792 | 15 | 5.6 | $1.8M | 140 | 10 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 57 | #671 of 1,886 | 20 | 7.5 | $1.7M | 169 | 17 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 57 | #780 of 2,087 | 39 | 14.6 | $1.6M | 129 | 14 |
| Tire shops | 56 | #625 of 1,530 | 8 | 3.0 | $2.9M | 118 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 56 | #720 of 2,057 | 27 | 10.1 | $3.3M | 135 | 59 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 56 | #742 of 2,176 | 55 | 20.7 | Index only | 166 | 18 |
| Pizza | 56 | #800 of 2,090 | 26 | 9.8 | $4.3M | 84 | 39 |
| Car washes and detailing | 55 | #580 of 1,451 | 5 | 1.9 | $4.7M | 187 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 55 | #825 of 2,229 | 67 | 25.2 | Index only | 172 | 32 |
| Funeral homes | 53 | #632 of 1,472 | 9 | 3.4 | $530K | 78 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #740 of 1,656 | 16 | 6.0 | $2.1M | 117 | 26 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 52 | #1,054 of 2,210 | 60 | 22.5 | $1.1M | 121 | 17 |
| Convenience stores | 52 | #1,066 of 2,261 | 35 | 13.1 | $5.3M | 67 | 7 |
| Electricians | 51 | #553 of 1,160 | 6 | 2.3 | $14.7M | 123 | 30 |
| Physical therapy | 51 | #693 of 1,422 | 15 | 5.6 | $2.2M | 92 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 51 | #1,119 of 2,394 | 139 | 52.2 | $239K | 157 | 58 |
| Laundromats | 45 | #445 of 785 | 5 | 1.9 | $12.7M | 102 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 45 | #1,305 of 2,088 | 45 | 16.9 | $605K | 91 | 13 |
| Insurance agencies | 44 | #1,311 of 2,272 | 27 | 10.1 | $1.6M | 124 | 17 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 42 | #1,523 of 2,402 | 79 | 29.7 | $2.3M | 69 | 22 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,541 of 2,401 | 83 | 31.2 | $284K | 106 | 38 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 41 | #865 of 1,327 | 6 | 2.3 | $3.9M | 128 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 41 | #1,245 of 1,889 | 27 | 10.1 | $4.1M | 99 | 20 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #1,335 of 2,063 | 30 | 11.3 | $3.7M | 100 | 20 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 41 | #1,576 of 2,405 | 146 | 54.8 | $761K | 115 | 85 |
| Grocery stores | 40 | #1,358 of 2,070 | 27 | 10.1 | $6.8M | 73 | 15 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 37 | #1,732 of 2,405 | 305 | 114.5 | $364K | 98 | 144 |
| Auto repair shops | 37 | #1,765 of 2,378 | 50 | 18.8 | $472K | 106 | 32 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 36 | #1,371 of 1,771 | 22 | 8.3 | $1.6M | 97 | 82 |
| Veterinarians | 29 | #1,226 of 1,485 | 11 | 4.1 | $1.7M | 61 | 7 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 28 | #1,311 of 1,493 | 17 | 6.4 | $2.1M | 72 | 73 |
| Pet stores | 26 | #832 of 974 | 5 | 1.9 | $3.6M | 80 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 26 | #1,266 of 1,461 | 14 | 5.3 | $1.3M | 51 | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 25 | #734 of 777 | 17 | 6.4 | $1.6M | 39 | 10 |
| Pet businesses | 23 | #2,051 of 2,200 | 35 | 13.1 | $519K | 59 | 15 |
| Gas stations | 16 | #2,273 of 2,358 | 48 | 18.0 | $1.1M | 47 | 38 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $7M | 370 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | Index only | 48 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $9M | 140 | 9 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | Index only | 299 | 9 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $63.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $35.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $33.2M | 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 Columbia 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 | $23.6M | $886 | 92 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $53.6M | $2,015 | 78 |
| Food away from home | $111.1M | $4,171 | 102 |
| Groceries | $184M | $6,909 | 109 |
| Personal care products and services | $27.9M | $1,049 | 104 |
| Child care and other personal services | $17.1M | $643 | 111 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $27.2M | $1,023 | 104 |
| Medical and dental services | $33.2M | $1,248 | 97 |
| Pets | $18.2M | $683 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $63.7M | $2,392 | 116 |
| Vehicle insurance | $42M | $1,579 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $88.3M | $3,317 | 110 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $35.9M | $1,348 | 95 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $499M | $18,740 | 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 Columbia County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 60,168−2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 26,627
- Median age
- 49.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 635 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 96
- Median household income
- $81,528+22.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $124,394
- Median home value
- $347,100
- Jobs located here
- 20,215
- Daytime population
- 54,169Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Columbia County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Columbia County at 60,168 people in 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 26,627 households. Median household income rose 22.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Columbia County, NY spend?
Households in Columbia County spend about $499M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $184M on groceries and $111.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Columbia County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (75).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Columbia County, NY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Columbia County are for roofing and gutter companies (72), mortgage brokers and lenders (70) and nail salons (70). Columbia County ranks #134 of 1,177 scored counties for roofing and gutter companies.
How does Columbia County, NY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Columbia County is $81,528 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $347,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Columbia County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (57% 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. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Columbia County, each ranked against other counties.
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