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Montgomery County, NY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Montgomery County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 50,046
- +1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 19,603
- Median household income
- $64,943
- +31.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $157,500
- Jobs located here
- 18,287
- Highest market score
- 81
- Clothing and shoe stores, #141 of 2,087 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 50,046 people live in Montgomery County, in 19,603 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Montgomery County grew 1.1%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Montgomery County is $64,943 a year, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 31.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Montgomery County spend the most on groceries (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (62).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Montgomery County are for clothing and shoe stores (81); real estate agents and brokers (76); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (75). Montgomery County ranks #141 of 2,087 scored counties for clothing and shoe stores.
Montgomery County is part of the Amsterdam area. For its number of households, Montgomery County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Montgomery County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and shoe stores | 81 | #141 of 2,087 | 12 | 6.1 | $3.3M | 259 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 76 | #70 of 2,176 | 22 | 11.2 | Index only | 270 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 75 | #244 of 2,210 | 26 | 13.3 | $1.5M | 172 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 74 | #133 of 1,707 | 9 | 4.6 | $6.1M | 129 | 8 |
| Real estate | 73 | #145 of 2,229 | 30 | 15.3 | Index only | 249 | 13 |
| Home repair trades | 67 | #303 of 2,057 | 20 | 10.2 | $2.8M | 113 | 23 |
| Spas and skin care | 66 | #316 of 1,769 | 9 | 4.6 | $2M | 223 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 61 | #519 of 1,611 | 9 | 4.6 | $994K | 99 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 61 | #639 of 2,339 | 36 | 18.4 | $489K | 114 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 60 | #412 of 1,302 | 5 | 2.6 | $4.2M | 135 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | 60 | #449 of 1,422 | 8 | 4.1 | $2.6M | 110 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 60 | #672 of 2,070 | 11 | 5.6 | $11.2M | 121 | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 59 | #470 of 1,490 | 6 | 3.1 | $3.5M | 147 | 5 |
| Gyms | 57 | #641 of 1,792 | 10 | 5.1 | $1.4M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 56 | #754 of 2,063 | 12 | 6.1 | $5.7M | 155 | 12 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 55 | #745 of 1,886 | 14 | 7.1 | $1.5M | 154 | 13 |
| Roofing and gutters | 53 | #532 of 1,177 | 8 | 4.1 | $6.9M | 81 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 53 | #582 of 1,328 | 7 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 150 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #730 of 1,656 | 7 | 3.6 | $3M | 170 | 31 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 53 | #997 of 2,385 | 69 | 35.2 | $255K | 120 | 12 |
| Property management | 52 | #413 of 910 | 8 | 4.1 | Index only | 73 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 50 | #857 of 1,771 | 14 | 7.1 | $1.6M | 96 | 20 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 50 | #1,046 of 2,088 | 21 | 10.7 | $675K | 102 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 49 | #698 of 1,334 | 7 | 3.6 | $2M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 48 | #1,215 of 2,261 | 31 | 15.8 | $4M | 51 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 45 | #864 of 1,493 | 10 | 5.1 | $2.3M | 77 | 14 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 45 | #1,347 of 2,222 | 27 | 13.8 | $2.5M | 84 | 35 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #1,413 of 2,405 | 95 | 48.5 | $724K | 109 | 36 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 44 | #1,454 of 2,402 | 59 | 30.1 | $2.1M | 62 | 15 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 43 | #1,489 of 2,405 | 184 | 93.9 | $374K | 101 | 84 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 42 | #1,580 of 2,394 | 107 | 54.6 | $198K | 130 | 55 |
| Funeral homes | 40 | #988 of 1,472 | 10 | 5.1 | $320K | 47 | 6 |
| Pizza | 39 | #1,486 of 2,090 | 22 | 11.2 | $3.1M | 62 | 35 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,362 of 1,889 | 19 | 9.7 | $3.6M | 87 | 12 |
| Insurance agencies | 34 | #1,684 of 2,272 | 26 | 13.3 | $1.1M | 88 | 16 |
| Laundromats | 33 | #585 of 785 | 6 | 3.1 | $6.6M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 33 | #1,140 of 1,451 | 7 | 3.6 | $2.2M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 33 | #1,183 of 1,530 | 8 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 76 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 32 | #1,059 of 1,327 | 6 | 3.1 | $2.5M | 83 | 6 |
| Barbershops | 29 | #1,121 of 1,356 | 15 | 7.7 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 26 | #1,994 of 2,200 | 29 | 14.8 | $381K | 43 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 23 | #2,160 of 2,358 | 25 | 12.8 | $1.5M | 61 | 35 |
| Auto repair shops | 21 | #2,229 of 2,378 | 47 | 24.0 | $325K | 73 | 27 |
| Auto repair and car care | 19 | #2,290 of 2,401 | 89 | 45.4 | $171K | 64 | 34 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 17 | #1,391 of 1,461 | 9 | 4.6 | $1.2M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 15 | #1,432 of 1,485 | 10 | 5.1 | $1.1M | 41 | 9 |
| Pet stores | 13 | #943 of 974 | 6 | 3.1 | $1.8M | 41 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $5.6M | 88 | 6 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $3.5M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $18.4M | 153 | 12 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $19.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $7.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $21.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Montgomery 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 | $15.3M | $778 | 81 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $36.4M | $1,854 | 71 |
| Food away from home | $68.8M | $3,510 | 86 |
| Groceries | $123.5M | $6,301 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $17.6M | $898 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.9M | $456 | 79 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $14.2M | $723 | 74 |
| Medical and dental services | $21.2M | $1,080 | 84 |
| Pets | $11.1M | $564 | 62 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $39.5M | $2,013 | 98 |
| Vehicle insurance | $28.6M | $1,460 | 75 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $55.1M | $2,812 | 93 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $22.6M | $1,152 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $323.8M | $16,517 | 99 |
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 Montgomery County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 50,046+1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 19,603
- Median age
- 40.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 403 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 123
- Median household income
- $64,943+31.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $82,002
- Median home value
- $157,500
- Jobs located here
- 18,287
- Daytime population
- 48,064Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Montgomery County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Montgomery County at 50,046 people in 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 19,603 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 31.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Montgomery County, NY spend?
Households in Montgomery County spend about $323.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $123.5M on groceries and $68.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Montgomery County runs highest on groceries (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Montgomery County, NY?
Of the business types scored in Montgomery County, clothing and shoe stores (81); real estate agents and brokers (76); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing and shoe stores, that ranks #141 of 2,087 scored counties.
How does Montgomery County, NY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Montgomery County is $64,943, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $157,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (63% 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. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in Montgomery County, each ranked against other counties.
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