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Schuyler County, NY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Schuyler County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 16,924
- −5.3% since 2020
- Households
- 7,355
- Median household income
- $67,663
- +29.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $171,800
- Jobs located here
- 4,980
- Highest market score
- 67
- Real estate, #285 of 2,229 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 16,924 people live in Schuyler County, in 7,355 households. Population estimates show Schuyler County declined 5.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Schuyler County is $67,663 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Schuyler County spend the most on groceries (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (64).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Schuyler County are for real estate businesses (67), real estate agents and brokers (66) and fast food and sandwich shops (59). Schuyler County ranks #285 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
For its number of households, Schuyler County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for restaurants and cafes (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (44% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Schuyler County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Schuyler 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 | 67 | #285 of 2,229 | 8 | 10.9 | Index only | 360 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 66 | #318 of 2,176 | 7 | 9.5 | Index only | 326 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 59 | #782 of 2,222 | 8 | 10.9 | $3.3M | 109 | 8 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 56 | #811 of 2,087 | 8 | 10.9 | $1.9M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #854 of 2,210 | 11 | 15.0 | $1.4M | 158 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #949 of 2,402 | 18 | 24.5 | $2.6M | 78 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 53 | #971 of 2,385 | 22 | 29.9 | $310K | 146 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 53 | #1,041 of 2,394 | 35 | 47.6 | $233K | 153 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 48 | #1,195 of 2,261 | 8 | 10.9 | $5.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,314 of 2,200 | 5 | 6.8 | $863K | 98 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 41 | #1,593 of 2,339 | 17 | 23.1 | $401K | 93 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 25 | #1,323 of 1,472 | 5 | 6.8 | $247K | 36 | 3 |
| Gyms | 23 | #1,622 of 1,792 | 7 | 9.5 | $813K | 62 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 23 | #1,932 of 2,088 | 12 | 16.3 | $474K | 72 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 19 | #2,318 of 2,405 | 48 | 65.3 | $556K | 84 | 29 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 18 | #2,001 of 2,063 | 11 | 15.0 | $2.4M | 66 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 15 | #1,860 of 1,889 | 13 | 17.7 | $2.1M | 50 | 7 |
| Auto repair and car care | 15 | #2,343 of 2,401 | 31 | 42.1 | $204K | 76 | 14 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 14 | #2,375 of 2,405 | 164 | 223.0 | $163K | 44 | 44 |
| Auto repair shops | 13 | #2,341 of 2,378 | 20 | 27.2 | $316K | 71 | 11 |
| Veterinarians | 8 | #1,480 of 1,485 | 5 | 6.8 | $863K | 32 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $5.3M | 220 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $1.7M | 195 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $2.7M | 277 | 3 |
| Gas stations | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $5M | 208 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $15.8M | 170 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $7.1M | 150 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $8.9M | 175 | 8 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $1.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $5.9M | Too few | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $4.4M | Too few | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $4.4M | Too few | 12 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $8.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $21.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 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 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Schuyler 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 | $6.3M | $859 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $14.9M | $2,020 | 78 |
| Food away from home | $26.7M | $3,629 | 89 |
| Groceries | $47.3M | $6,429 | 102 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.8M | $927 | 92 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.6M | $486 | 84 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.7M | $774 | 79 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.2M | $1,111 | 86 |
| Pets | $4.3M | $586 | 64 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $15.3M | $2,083 | 101 |
| Vehicle insurance | $11.7M | $1,592 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $21.4M | $2,909 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.8M | $1,191 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $124.6M | $16,940 | 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 Schuyler County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,924−5.3% since 2020
- Households
- 7,355
- Median age
- 46.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 328 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 53
- Median household income
- $67,663+29.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $89,735
- Median home value
- $171,800
- Jobs located here
- 4,980
- Daytime population
- 15,536Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Schuyler County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Schuyler County at 16,924 people in 2025, down 5.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,355 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Schuyler County, NY spend?
Households in Schuyler County spend about $124.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $47.3M on groceries and $26.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Schuyler County runs highest on groceries (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Schuyler County, NY?
Of the business types scored in Schuyler County, real estate businesses (67), real estate agents and brokers (66) and fast food and sandwich shops (59) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #285 of 2,229 scored counties.
How does Schuyler County, NY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Schuyler County is $67,663, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 5.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $171,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for restaurants and cafes (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (44% 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. 21 of the 56 business types have a score in Schuyler County, each ranked against other counties.
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