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Orange County, NY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Orange County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 417,669
- +4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 138,608
- Median household income
- $97,178
- +21.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $387,900
- Jobs located here
- 147,445
- Highest market score
- 80
- Mortgage brokers and lenders, #31 of 887 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 417,669 people live in Orange County, in 138,608 households. Population estimates show Orange County grew 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Orange County is $97,178 a year, 20% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 21.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Orange County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (79).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Orange County are for mortgage brokers and lenders (80), optometrists and eye clinics (78) and urgent care and walk-in clinics (77). Orange County ranks #31 of 887 scored counties for mortgage brokers and lenders.
Orange County is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metro area. For its number of households, Orange County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (67% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Orange County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Orange 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 | 80 | #31 of 887 | 19 | 1.4 | Index only | 365 | 20 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 78 | #85 of 1,302 | 45 | 3.2 | $4.1M | 130 | 15 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 77 | #17 of 325 | 5 | 0.4 | $36.5M | 149 | 6 |
| Property management | 74 | #91 of 910 | 18 | 1.3 | Index only | 271 | 79 |
| Electricians | 71 | #146 of 1,160 | 28 | 2.0 | $17.1M | 143 | 121 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 70 | #68 of 479 | 6 | 0.4 | $21M | 153 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 69 | #458 of 2,261 | 107 | 7.7 | $9.3M | 118 | 72 |
| Pest control | 67 | #125 of 699 | 16 | 1.2 | $12.2M | 119 | 16 |
| Gyms | 67 | #301 of 1,792 | 117 | 8.4 | $1.3M | 101 | 40 |
| Roofing and gutters | 65 | #257 of 1,177 | 56 | 4.0 | $8.6M | 101 | 33 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 65 | #586 of 2,402 | 259 | 18.7 | $3.8M | 113 | 176 |
| Chiropractors | 64 | #352 of 1,490 | 62 | 4.5 | $2.9M | 123 | 45 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #528 of 2,057 | 176 | 12.7 | $2.7M | 112 | 359 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 60 | #494 of 1,707 | 92 | 6.6 | $5.2M | 110 | 205 |
| Child care and preschools | 60 | #541 of 1,611 | 97 | 7.0 | $1M | 100 | 115 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #717 of 2,070 | 102 | 7.4 | $9.8M | 105 | 104 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 58 | #583 of 1,656 | 97 | 7.0 | $1.9M | 106 | 198 |
| Funeral homes | 57 | #541 of 1,472 | 36 | 2.6 | $552K | 81 | 22 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #728 of 2,063 | 140 | 10.1 | $4.4M | 119 | 136 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 56 | #765 of 2,176 | 410 | 29.6 | Index only | 121 | 124 |
| Tire shops | 55 | #644 of 1,530 | 50 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 100 | 25 |
| Real estate | 55 | #838 of 2,229 | 464 | 33.5 | Index only | 135 | 277 |
| House cleaning | 54 | #331 of 847 | 29 | 2.1 | $6.7M | 105 | 102 |
| Pet stores | 54 | #409 of 974 | 22 | 1.6 | $4.6M | 102 | 12 |
| Pizza | 54 | #867 of 2,090 | 145 | 10.5 | $4.2M | 83 | 322 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 54 | #998 of 2,222 | 220 | 15.9 | $2.8M | 92 | 322 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 53 | #341 of 777 | 53 | 3.8 | $2.9M | 71 | 40 |
| Barbershops | 51 | #686 of 1,356 | 101 | 7.3 | $1.5M | 81 | 11 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,120 of 2,339 | 349 | 25.2 | $440K | 102 | 150 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 50 | #1,063 of 2,088 | 265 | 19.1 | $579K | 88 | 99 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #772 of 1,422 | 83 | 6.0 | $2.2M | 92 | 73 |
| Spas and skin care | 48 | #969 of 1,769 | 186 | 13.4 | $825K | 94 | 40 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 48 | #1,289 of 2,394 | 1,059 | 76.4 | $172K | 113 | 464 |
| Home inspectors | 47 | #224 of 415 | 17 | 1.2 | Index only | 61 | 13 |
| Laundromats | 47 | #421 of 785 | 35 | 2.5 | $10M | 80 | 28 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 47 | #761 of 1,334 | 95 | 6.9 | $1.6M | 80 | 59 |
| Car washes and detailing | 47 | #799 of 1,451 | 53 | 3.8 | $2.4M | 94 | 29 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 47 | #1,065 of 1,886 | 180 | 13.0 | $1M | 103 | 127 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 47 | #1,324 of 2,405 | 1,747 | 126.0 | $352K | 95 | 858 |
| Gas stations | 47 | #1,325 of 2,358 | 172 | 12.4 | $1.6M | 69 | 123 |
| Dry cleaners | 46 | #299 of 507 | 26 | 1.9 | $13.4M | 85 | 27 |
| Veterinarians | 46 | #848 of 1,485 | 50 | 3.6 | $2M | 74 | 41 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 46 | #1,375 of 2,405 | 955 | 68.9 | $643K | 97 | 397 |
| Nail salons | 44 | #871 of 1,328 | 108 | 7.8 | $1.4M | 85 | 69 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 43 | #890 of 1,461 | 61 | 4.4 | $1.7M | 65 | 30 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 43 | #1,581 of 2,385 | 754 | 54.4 | $204K | 96 | 274 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 42 | #1,182 of 1,771 | 151 | 10.9 | $1.3M | 77 | 332 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 42 | #1,342 of 2,087 | 363 | 26.2 | $960K | 76 | 244 |
| Pet businesses | 42 | #1,434 of 2,200 | 162 | 11.7 | $625K | 71 | 83 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 41 | #976 of 1,493 | 106 | 7.6 | $1.8M | 63 | 214 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 41 | #1,271 of 1,889 | 195 | 14.1 | $3.2M | 76 | 153 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 40 | #1,529 of 2,210 | 513 | 37.0 | $679K | 77 | 299 |
| Insurance agencies | 39 | #1,504 of 2,272 | 187 | 13.5 | $1.2M | 94 | 133 |
| Auto repair and car care | 37 | #1,774 of 2,401 | 521 | 37.6 | $241K | 90 | 290 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 34 | #1,013 of 1,327 | 54 | 3.9 | $2.3M | 76 | 61 |
| Auto repair shops | 34 | #1,879 of 2,378 | 331 | 23.9 | $380K | 85 | 223 |
Household spending in Orange 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 | $125.7M | $907 | 95 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $283.5M | $2,046 | 79 |
| Food away from home | $614.5M | $4,434 | 109 |
| Groceries | $994.6M | $7,175 | 114 |
| Personal care products and services | $153.5M | $1,107 | 110 |
| Child care and other personal services | $97.4M | $703 | 121 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $153.6M | $1,108 | 113 |
| Medical and dental services | $182.6M | $1,317 | 102 |
| Pets | $101.3M | $731 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $348.3M | $2,513 | 122 |
| Vehicle insurance | $221.1M | $1,595 | 82 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $479.8M | $3,461 | 115 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $195.4M | $1,410 | 100 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.7B | $19,525 | 117 |
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 Orange County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 417,669+4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 138,608
- Median age
- 38.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 812 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 501
- Median household income
- $97,178+21.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $124,076
- Median home value
- $387,900
- Jobs located here
- 147,445
- Daytime population
- 375,981Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Orange County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Orange County at 417,669 people in 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 138,608 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 21.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Orange County, NY spend?
Households in Orange County spend about $2.7B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $994.6M on groceries and $614.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Orange County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (79).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Orange County, NY?
Of the business types scored in Orange County, mortgage brokers and lenders (80), optometrists and eye clinics (78) and urgent care and walk-in clinics (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For mortgage brokers and lenders, that ranks #31 of 887 scored counties.
How does Orange County, NY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Orange County is $97,178, 20% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $387,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (67% 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. All 56 business types have a score in Orange County, each ranked against other counties.
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