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Queens County, NY market data
How Queens County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 2,358,182
- −1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 841,003
- Median household income
- $86,136
- +25.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $723,800
- Jobs located here
- 728,428
- Highest market score
- 80
- Roofing and gutters, #52 of 1,177 scored counties
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What this means
Queens County has an estimated 2,358,182 people and 841,003 households. Population estimates show Queens County declined 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Queens County is $86,136, 7% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Queens County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (41).
Of the business types scored in Queens County, roofing and gutter companies (80), mortgage brokers and lenders (77) and gyms (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For roofing and gutter companies, that ranks #52 of 1,177 scored counties.
Queens County is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for laundromats (3.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for landscaping and lawn care companies (92% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Queens County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Queens 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 | 80 | #52 of 1,177 | 67 | 0.8 | $41.4M | 490 | 38 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 77 | #51 of 887 | 117 | 1.4 | Index only | 346 | 51 |
| Gyms | 76 | #115 of 1,792 | 276 | 3.3 | $3.1M | 238 | 148 |
| Home inspectors | 75 | #28 of 415 | 23 | 0.3 | Index only | 261 | 24 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 75 | #131 of 1,493 | 31 | 0.4 | $36.5M | 1,246 | 147 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 73 | #53 of 777 | 92 | 1.1 | $9.3M | 229 | 148 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 73 | #162 of 1,771 | 198 | 2.4 | $5.7M | 340 | 618 |
| Funeral homes | 73 | #177 of 1,472 | 117 | 1.4 | $1.2M | 172 | 66 |
| Chiropractors | 72 | #177 of 1,490 | 144 | 1.7 | $7.3M | 307 | 120 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 66 | #361 of 2,088 | 737 | 8.8 | $1.2M | 175 | 381 |
| Veterinarians | 65 | #370 of 1,485 | 100 | 1.2 | $5.8M | 212 | 66 |
| Pet businesses | 65 | #451 of 2,200 | 338 | 4.0 | $1.7M | 195 | 180 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 64 | #365 of 1,461 | 118 | 1.4 | $4.9M | 192 | 71 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #383 of 2,057 | 668 | 7.9 | $4.2M | 171 | 1,624 |
| House cleaning | 63 | #179 of 847 | 97 | 1.2 | $11.7M | 182 | 377 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 62 | #133 of 479 | 9 | 0.1 | $43.9M | 320 | 15 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 61 | #443 of 1,707 | 368 | 4.4 | $7.5M | 159 | 945 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 61 | #518 of 2,176 | 1,513 | 18.0 | Index only | 191 | 551 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 61 | #635 of 2,087 | 907 | 10.8 | $2.2M | 174 | 585 |
| Pet stores | 60 | #307 of 974 | 87 | 1.0 | $6.6M | 147 | 43 |
| Convenience stores | 60 | #742 of 2,261 | 272 | 3.2 | $21.5M | 272 | 617 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 59 | #101 of 325 | 34 | 0.4 | $31.1M | 127 | 45 |
| Pest control | 59 | #231 of 699 | 70 | 0.8 | $16.2M | 158 | 94 |
| Car washes and detailing | 57 | #531 of 1,451 | 89 | 1.1 | $4.4M | 176 | 103 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 56 | #486 of 1,334 | 369 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 115 | 233 |
| Pizza | 56 | #778 of 2,090 | 496 | 5.9 | $7.1M | 140 | 2,151 |
| Property management | 55 | #357 of 910 | 161 | 1.9 | Index only | 176 | 639 |
| Electricians | 55 | #467 of 1,160 | 233 | 2.8 | $11.9M | 99 | 641 |
| Real estate | 55 | #813 of 2,229 | 1,814 | 21.6 | Index only | 201 | 1,392 |
| Gas stations | 54 | #986 of 2,358 | 368 | 4.4 | $2.4M | 102 | 247 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 53 | #611 of 1,302 | 328 | 3.9 | $3.2M | 103 | 125 |
| Tire shops | 53 | #692 of 1,530 | 143 | 1.7 | $2.8M | 110 | 42 |
| Child care and preschools | 53 | #740 of 1,611 | 461 | 5.5 | $1.2M | 118 | 707 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 51 | #1,152 of 2,402 | 1,601 | 19.0 | $3.6M | 108 | 1,856 |
| Hair salons | 50 | #1,154 of 2,339 | 1,578 | 18.8 | $561K | 130 | 969 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 49 | #1,160 of 2,222 | 1,007 | 12.0 | $3.5M | 115 | 2,151 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 45 | #1,197 of 2,063 | 810 | 9.6 | $4.4M | 118 | 807 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 43 | #1,367 of 2,210 | 1,828 | 21.7 | $1.1M | 125 | 1,363 |
| Spas and skin care | 42 | #1,176 of 1,769 | 804 | 9.6 | $1.1M | 126 | 320 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 41 | #1,106 of 1,656 | 576 | 6.8 | $1.8M | 103 | 1,461 |
| Auto repair and car care | 41 | #1,595 of 2,401 | 1,496 | 17.8 | $264K | 98 | 969 |
| Physical therapy | 40 | #973 of 1,422 | 380 | 4.5 | $2.8M | 116 | 595 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 40 | #1,653 of 2,394 | 4,830 | 57.4 | $219K | 144 | 3,326 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,714 of 2,385 | 3,529 | 42.0 | $251K | 118 | 1,950 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 39 | #1,641 of 2,405 | 9,463 | 112.5 | $373K | 101 | 5,031 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 36 | #1,432 of 1,889 | 909 | 10.8 | $3.9M | 94 | 924 |
| Barbershops | 35 | #1,014 of 1,356 | 513 | 6.1 | $1.7M | 92 | 145 |
| Insurance agencies | 35 | #1,652 of 2,272 | 646 | 7.7 | $1.1M | 87 | 491 |
| Dry cleaners | 34 | #399 of 507 | 141 | 1.7 | $14.2M | 91 | 237 |
| Nail salons | 34 | #1,060 of 1,328 | 565 | 6.7 | $1.6M | 94 | 508 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,885 of 2,405 | 5,804 | 69.0 | $608K | 92 | 2,037 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 33 | #1,542 of 1,886 | 986 | 11.7 | $1.1M | 109 | 980 |
| Grocery stores | 32 | #1,599 of 2,070 | 987 | 11.7 | $5.9M | 64 | 1,239 |
| Auto repair shops | 29 | #2,047 of 2,378 | 1,078 | 12.8 | $366K | 82 | 778 |
| Laundromats | 22 | #692 of 785 | 457 | 5.4 | $4.4M | 35 | 541 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 22 | #1,226 of 1,327 | 231 | 2.7 | $1.7M | 55 | 211 |
Household spending in Queens 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 | $395.1M | $470 | 49 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $899.6M | $1,070 | 41 |
| Food away from home | $3.5B | $4,195 | 103 |
| Groceries | $5.8B | $6,941 | 110 |
| Personal care products and services | $885.7M | $1,053 | 105 |
| Child care and other personal services | $544.4M | $647 | 111 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $855.7M | $1,017 | 103 |
| Medical and dental services | $1.1B | $1,257 | 98 |
| Pets | $577.9M | $687 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $2B | $2,389 | 116 |
| Vehicle insurance | $702.3M | $835 | 43 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $2.8B | $3,300 | 109 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $1.1B | $1,344 | 95 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $15.8B | $18,767 | 113 |
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 Queens County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 2,358,182−1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 841,003
- Median age
- 41.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 45%
- Vehicles per household
- 0.9
- Land area
- 109 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 21,371
- Median household income
- $86,136+25.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $115,404
- Median home value
- $723,800
- Jobs located here
- 728,428
- Daytime population
- 2,069,814Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Queens County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Queens County at 2,358,182 people in 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 841,003 households. Median household income rose 25.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Queens County, NY spend?
Households in Queens County spend about $15.8B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $5.8B on groceries and $3.5B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Queens 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 gasoline and other fuels (41).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Queens County, NY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Queens County are for roofing and gutter companies (80), mortgage brokers and lenders (77) and gyms (76). Queens County ranks #52 of 1,177 scored counties for roofing and gutter companies.
How does Queens County, NY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Queens County is $86,136 a year, 7% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $723,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Queens County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for laundromats (3.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for landscaping and lawn care companies (92% 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 Queens County, each ranked against other counties.
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