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Schoharie County, NY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Schoharie County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 30,176
- +1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 12,861
- Median household income
- $70,133
- +21.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $192,500
- Jobs located here
- 7,692
- Highest market score
- 82
- Real estate, #13 of 2,229 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 30,176 people live in Schoharie County, in 12,861 households. Population estimates show Schoharie County grew 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Schoharie County is $70,133 a year, 13% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 21.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Schoharie County spend the most on groceries (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (65).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Schoharie County are for real estate businesses (82), home repair companies (82) and clothing and shoe stores (81). Schoharie County ranks #13 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
Schoharie County is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For its number of households, Schoharie County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet businesses (64% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (72% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Schoharie County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Schoharie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 82 | #13 of 2,229 | 14 | 10.9 | Index only | 362 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 82 | #29 of 2,057 | 9 | 7.0 | $4.2M | 174 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 81 | #136 of 2,087 | 5 | 3.9 | $5.4M | 425 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 80 | #62 of 1,707 | 5 | 3.9 | $7.6M | 159 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 80 | #128 of 2,210 | 11 | 8.6 | $2.5M | 279 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 77 | #60 of 2,176 | 13 | 10.1 | Index only | 310 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 76 | #209 of 2,222 | 11 | 8.6 | $4.3M | 140 | 10 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 73 | #195 of 1,886 | 7 | 5.4 | $2.1M | 210 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 72 | #282 of 2,394 | 41 | 31.9 | $353K | 232 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 71 | #187 of 1,769 | 5 | 3.9 | $2.4M | 274 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 70 | #422 of 2,070 | 9 | 7.0 | $9.2M | 99 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 68 | #340 of 2,385 | 36 | 28.0 | $333K | 157 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 68 | #364 of 2,339 | 23 | 17.9 | $522K | 121 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 65 | #514 of 2,405 | 43 | 33.4 | $1.1M | 165 | 22 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 64 | #612 of 2,405 | 110 | 85.5 | $428K | 115 | 39 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #734 of 2,402 | 30 | 23.3 | $2.8M | 81 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 59 | #802 of 2,261 | 13 | 10.1 | $6.4M | 81 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 52 | #664 of 1,472 | 5 | 3.9 | $441K | 65 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,088 of 2,272 | 15 | 11.7 | $1.4M | 110 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 50 | #844 of 1,771 | 8 | 6.2 | $1.9M | 115 | 20 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 48 | #1,107 of 2,063 | 14 | 10.9 | $3.4M | 91 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 47 | #1,211 of 2,088 | 17 | 13.2 | $600K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 45 | #1,437 of 2,401 | 49 | 38.1 | $228K | 85 | 13 |
| Chiropractors | 43 | #922 of 1,490 | 6 | 4.7 | $2.4M | 101 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 43 | #1,535 of 2,378 | 32 | 24.9 | $349K | 79 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 40 | #1,311 of 1,889 | 16 | 12.4 | $2.9M | 71 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,709 of 2,358 | 16 | 12.4 | $1.6M | 69 | 15 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 35 | #1,143 of 1,493 | 7 | 5.4 | $2.2M | 75 | 16 |
| Pet businesses | 32 | #1,834 of 2,200 | 22 | 17.1 | $345K | 39 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 31 | #1,129 of 1,334 | 8 | 6.2 | $1.3M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 25 | #1,331 of 1,530 | 9 | 7.0 | $1.2M | 50 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 24 | #738 of 777 | 5 | 3.9 | $2M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 16 | #1,411 of 1,461 | 7 | 5.4 | $1.1M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 11 | #953 of 974 | 6 | 4.7 | $1.3M | 28 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $3M | 159 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $1.6M | 159 | 5 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $2.6M | 196 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $11.8M | 232 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $3.6M | 203 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $1.9M | 70 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $3.7M | 148 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $4M | 239 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $4.8M | 154 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $13.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $19M | Too few | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $19M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $15.4M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $27M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $14.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $14.5M | 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 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 Schoharie 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 | $11.2M | $869 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $26.3M | $2,048 | 79 |
| Food away from home | $47.1M | $3,659 | 90 |
| Groceries | $82.8M | $6,437 | 102 |
| Personal care products and services | $12M | $933 | 93 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.4M | $496 | 85 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.2M | $793 | 81 |
| Medical and dental services | $14.5M | $1,127 | 87 |
| Pets | $7.6M | $590 | 65 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $27M | $2,098 | 102 |
| Vehicle insurance | $20.8M | $1,615 | 83 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $37.9M | $2,950 | 98 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $15.4M | $1,199 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $219.4M | $17,057 | 102 |
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 Schoharie County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 30,176+1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 12,861
- Median age
- 46.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 622 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 48
- Median household income
- $70,133+21.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $90,591
- Median home value
- $192,500
- Jobs located here
- 7,692
- Daytime population
- 26,987Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Schoharie County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Schoharie County at 30,176 people in 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 12,861 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 21.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Schoharie County, NY spend?
Households in Schoharie County spend about $219.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $82.8M on groceries and $47.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Schoharie County runs highest on groceries (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (65).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Schoharie County, NY?
Of the business types scored in Schoharie County, real estate businesses (82), home repair companies (82) and clothing and shoe stores (81) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #13 of 2,229 scored counties.
How does Schoharie County, NY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Schoharie County is $70,133, 13% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $192,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet businesses (64% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (72% 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. 34 of the 56 business types have a score in Schoharie County, each ranked against other counties.
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