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Dutchess County, NY market data
How Dutchess County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 300,708
- +1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 116,275
- Median household income
- $99,478
- +22.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $400,600
- Jobs located here
- 112,196
- Highest market score
- 83
- Mortgage brokers and lenders, #16 of 887 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Dutchess County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Dutchess County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Dutchess County has an estimated 300,708 people and 116,275 households. Population estimates show Dutchess County grew 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Dutchess County is $99,478, 23% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 22.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Dutchess County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (78).
Of the business types scored in Dutchess County, mortgage brokers and lenders (83), roofing and gutter companies (75) and pest control companies (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For mortgage brokers and lenders, that ranks #16 of 887 scored counties.
Dutchess County is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Dutchess County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Dutchess 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 83 | #16 of 887 | 20 | 1.7 | Index only | 298 | 7 |
| Roofing and gutters | 75 | #89 of 1,177 | 35 | 3.0 | $11.9M | 141 | 18 |
| Pest control | 72 | #72 of 699 | 11 | 0.9 | $15.3M | 150 | 9 |
| Gyms | 70 | #229 of 1,792 | 84 | 7.2 | $1.6M | 124 | 33 |
| Funeral homes | 68 | #281 of 1,472 | 23 | 2.0 | $809K | 119 | 16 |
| Convenience stores | 68 | #475 of 2,261 | 68 | 5.8 | $12.5M | 158 | 58 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 65 | #300 of 1,302 | 44 | 3.8 | $3.6M | 114 | 18 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 65 | #327 of 1,707 | 60 | 5.2 | $6.9M | 146 | 139 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 65 | #366 of 2,176 | 241 | 20.7 | Index only | 177 | 78 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 64 | #618 of 2,402 | 182 | 15.7 | $4.7M | 137 | 139 |
| Property management | 63 | #232 of 910 | 27 | 2.3 | Index only | 155 | 64 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 63 | #418 of 1,656 | 51 | 4.4 | $3.1M | 173 | 180 |
| Home repair trades | 62 | #482 of 2,057 | 131 | 11.3 | $3.2M | 131 | 270 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 61 | #645 of 2,087 | 166 | 14.3 | $1.8M | 142 | 94 |
| House cleaning | 60 | #237 of 847 | 21 | 1.8 | $8M | 125 | 68 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #705 of 2,070 | 76 | 6.5 | $11.1M | 120 | 81 |
| Real estate | 58 | #669 of 2,229 | 305 | 26.2 | Index only | 176 | 193 |
| Hair salons | 58 | #766 of 2,339 | 244 | 21.0 | $542K | 126 | 93 |
| Tire shops | 57 | #595 of 1,530 | 36 | 3.1 | $2.9M | 116 | 18 |
| Electricians | 56 | #444 of 1,160 | 36 | 3.1 | $11.6M | 96 | 113 |
| Child care and preschools | 56 | #654 of 1,611 | 85 | 7.3 | $1M | 101 | 92 |
| Chiropractors | 55 | #593 of 1,490 | 65 | 5.6 | $2.4M | 101 | 37 |
| Physical therapy | 53 | #641 of 1,422 | 60 | 5.2 | $2.6M | 109 | 52 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 53 | #1,005 of 2,210 | 265 | 22.8 | $1.1M | 129 | 130 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 53 | #1,019 of 2,222 | 175 | 15.1 | $3M | 99 | 270 |
| Laundromats | 52 | #352 of 785 | 23 | 2.0 | $13.1M | 104 | 15 |
| Barbershops | 52 | #643 of 1,356 | 60 | 5.2 | $2.2M | 117 | 13 |
| Spas and skin care | 51 | #846 of 1,769 | 133 | 11.4 | $994K | 113 | 32 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #1,000 of 2,063 | 137 | 11.8 | $3.9M | 104 | 92 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 48 | #433 of 777 | 48 | 4.1 | $2.8M | 70 | 33 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 48 | #1,270 of 2,385 | 521 | 44.8 | $254K | 119 | 200 |
| Nail salons | 47 | #777 of 1,328 | 72 | 6.2 | $1.8M | 110 | 60 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 47 | #960 of 1,771 | 103 | 8.9 | $1.6M | 97 | 309 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 47 | #1,043 of 1,886 | 132 | 11.4 | $1.2M | 121 | 115 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 47 | #1,209 of 2,088 | 220 | 18.9 | $617K | 93 | 94 |
| Insurance agencies | 46 | #1,245 of 2,272 | 124 | 10.7 | $1.5M | 117 | 88 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 44 | #890 of 1,493 | 71 | 6.1 | $2.4M | 81 | 232 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 44 | #1,154 of 1,889 | 139 | 12.0 | $3.8M | 92 | 103 |
| Pizza | 44 | #1,279 of 2,090 | 148 | 12.7 | $3.6M | 70 | 270 |
| Auto repair and car care | 44 | #1,455 of 2,401 | 370 | 31.8 | $283K | 105 | 195 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 44 | #1,457 of 2,405 | 1,458 | 125.4 | $363K | 98 | 691 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,474 of 2,394 | 881 | 75.8 | $179K | 117 | 411 |
| Car washes and detailing | 43 | #899 of 1,451 | 46 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 90 | 21 |
| Dry cleaners | 42 | #334 of 507 | 22 | 1.9 | $13.6M | 87 | 21 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 42 | #843 of 1,327 | 34 | 2.9 | $3.1M | 100 | 39 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 42 | #1,549 of 2,405 | 826 | 71.0 | $641K | 97 | 326 |
| Home inspectors | 41 | #281 of 415 | 17 | 1.5 | Index only | 52 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 39 | #969 of 1,334 | 88 | 7.6 | $1.5M | 76 | 61 |
| Gas stations | 39 | #1,637 of 2,358 | 155 | 13.3 | $1.5M | 63 | 106 |
| Auto repair shops | 39 | #1,689 of 2,378 | 241 | 20.7 | $434K | 98 | 152 |
| Pet stores | 32 | #758 of 974 | 33 | 2.8 | $2.6M | 58 | 10 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 32 | #1,149 of 1,461 | 63 | 5.4 | $1.4M | 54 | 27 |
| Veterinarians | 30 | #1,207 of 1,485 | 52 | 4.5 | $1.7M | 62 | 45 |
| Pet businesses | 28 | #1,929 of 2,200 | 169 | 14.5 | $516K | 59 | 82 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.2 | $52.3M | Too few | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.2 | $78.6M | Too few | 9 |
Household spending in Dutchess 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 | $104.7M | $900 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $234.1M | $2,013 | 78 |
| Food away from home | $529.3M | $4,552 | 112 |
| Groceries | $847.3M | $7,287 | 115 |
| Personal care products and services | $132.2M | $1,137 | 113 |
| Child care and other personal services | $85.8M | $738 | 127 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $135.7M | $1,167 | 119 |
| Medical and dental services | $157.3M | $1,353 | 105 |
| Pets | $87.1M | $749 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $300.2M | $2,582 | 126 |
| Vehicle insurance | $182.7M | $1,571 | 80 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $416M | $3,578 | 119 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $168.5M | $1,449 | 103 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.3B | $19,976 | 120 |
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 Dutchess County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 300,708+1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 116,275
- Median age
- 43.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 796 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 375
- Median household income
- $99,478+22.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $133,997
- Median home value
- $400,600
- Jobs located here
- 112,196
- Daytime population
- 274,540Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Dutchess County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Dutchess County at 300,708 people in 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 116,275 households. Median household income rose 22.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Dutchess County, NY spend?
Households in Dutchess County spend about $2.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $847.3M on groceries and $529.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Dutchess County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (78).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Dutchess County, NY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Dutchess County are for mortgage brokers and lenders (83), roofing and gutter companies (75) and pest control companies (72). Dutchess County ranks #16 of 887 scored counties for mortgage brokers and lenders.
How does Dutchess County, NY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Dutchess County is $99,478 a year, 23% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $400,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Dutchess County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (60% 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. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Dutchess County, each ranked against other counties.
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