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Tompkins County, NY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Tompkins County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 104,047
- −1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 43,263
- Median household income
- $74,024
- +22.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $290,900
- Jobs located here
- 46,926
- Highest market score
- 77
- Home repair trades, #79 of 2,057 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 104,047 people live in Tompkins County, in 43,263 households. Population estimates put the population change in Tompkins County from 2020 to 2025 at −1.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Tompkins County is $74,024 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 22.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Tompkins County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (69).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Tompkins County are for home repair companies (77), HVAC and plumbing companies (76) and electricians (74). Tompkins County ranks #79 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
Tompkins County is part of the Ithaca metro area. For its number of households, Tompkins County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for veterinarians (97% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for nail salons (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Tompkins County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Tompkins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 77 | #79 of 2,057 | 29 | 6.7 | $4.6M | 191 | 36 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 76 | #95 of 1,707 | 17 | 3.9 | $7.9M | 167 | 22 |
| Electricians | 74 | #101 of 1,160 | 8 | 1.8 | $16.8M | 140 | 14 |
| Hair salons | 71 | #256 of 2,339 | 63 | 14.6 | $679K | 158 | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 70 | #427 of 2,261 | 31 | 7.2 | $9.3M | 118 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 69 | #388 of 2,222 | 38 | 8.8 | $4.5M | 146 | 64 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 69 | #405 of 2,087 | 44 | 10.2 | $2.2M | 174 | 14 |
| Nail salons | 67 | #202 of 1,328 | 11 | 2.5 | $3.9M | 233 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 65 | #527 of 2,210 | 68 | 15.7 | $1.4M | 162 | 18 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 63 | #530 of 2,385 | 130 | 30.0 | $329K | 155 | 26 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #654 of 2,402 | 74 | 17.1 | $3.9M | 115 | 29 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 61 | #526 of 2,176 | 85 | 19.6 | Index only | 167 | 21 |
| Spas and skin care | 59 | #558 of 1,769 | 37 | 8.6 | $1.2M | 132 | 6 |
| Car washes and detailing | 58 | #508 of 1,451 | 10 | 2.3 | $3.3M | 133 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 58 | #817 of 2,358 | 24 | 5.5 | $3.2M | 135 | 27 |
| Real estate | 57 | #718 of 2,229 | 103 | 23.8 | Index only | 173 | 45 |
| Pizza | 57 | #754 of 2,090 | 37 | 8.6 | $4.6M | 90 | 64 |
| Barbershops | 56 | #539 of 1,356 | 17 | 3.9 | $2.5M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 56 | #911 of 2,401 | 95 | 22.0 | $352K | 131 | 44 |
| Laundromats | 55 | #323 of 785 | 7 | 1.6 | $13.9M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 55 | #931 of 2,378 | 53 | 12.3 | $630K | 142 | 33 |
| Grocery stores | 53 | #907 of 2,070 | 31 | 7.2 | $9.3M | 100 | 20 |
| House cleaning | 50 | #418 of 847 | 8 | 1.8 | $6.9M | 107 | 18 |
| Property management | 50 | #444 of 910 | 13 | 3.0 | Index only | 107 | 19 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 49 | #704 of 1,302 | 17 | 3.9 | $3M | 97 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 48 | #748 of 1,472 | 9 | 2.1 | $581K | 86 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 46 | #914 of 1,611 | 24 | 5.5 | $1.1M | 105 | 46 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 46 | #995 of 1,771 | 33 | 7.6 | $1.7M | 99 | 58 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 45 | #856 of 1,493 | 21 | 4.9 | $2.6M | 89 | 40 |
| Tire shops | 45 | #900 of 1,530 | 13 | 3.0 | $2.6M | 103 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 45 | #1,121 of 1,886 | 42 | 9.7 | $1.2M | 125 | 30 |
| Insurance agencies | 45 | #1,280 of 2,272 | 41 | 9.5 | $1.5M | 117 | 19 |
| Physical therapy | 43 | #894 of 1,422 | 24 | 5.5 | $2.1M | 89 | 14 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 43 | #1,062 of 1,656 | 26 | 6.0 | $2M | 111 | 68 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 42 | #885 of 1,334 | 21 | 4.9 | $1.9M | 93 | 14 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 38 | #1,703 of 2,405 | 496 | 114.6 | $342K | 92 | 192 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 36 | #1,801 of 2,405 | 270 | 62.4 | $628K | 95 | 90 |
| Gyms | 35 | #1,390 of 1,792 | 45 | 10.4 | $876K | 67 | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 34 | #1,167 of 1,490 | 27 | 6.2 | $1.9M | 80 | 15 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 32 | #1,136 of 1,461 | 15 | 3.5 | $1.8M | 72 | 10 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 31 | #680 of 777 | 15 | 3.5 | $2.6M | 65 | 15 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 31 | #1,584 of 1,889 | 49 | 11.3 | $3.5M | 84 | 40 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 31 | #1,760 of 2,088 | 81 | 18.7 | $487K | 73 | 29 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 31 | #2,047 of 2,394 | 342 | 79.1 | $151K | 99 | 133 |
| Pet stores | 29 | #785 of 974 | 7 | 1.6 | $3.9M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 27 | #1,836 of 2,063 | 68 | 15.7 | $2.5M | 67 | 37 |
| Pet businesses | 16 | #2,154 of 2,200 | 54 | 12.5 | $510K | 58 | 32 |
| Veterinarians | 8 | #1,477 of 1,485 | 28 | 6.5 | $984K | 36 | 22 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | Index only | 74 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $13.7M | 134 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $33.7M | 398 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $11.1M | 361 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $32.4M | 207 | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $11.1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $17.2M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Tompkins 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 | $33.4M | $772 | 81 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $77.3M | $1,787 | 69 |
| Food away from home | $169.6M | $3,919 | 96 |
| Groceries | $287.7M | $6,650 | 105 |
| Personal care products and services | $42.8M | $988 | 98 |
| Child care and other personal services | $25.3M | $585 | 101 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $39.4M | $911 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $51.5M | $1,191 | 92 |
| Pets | $27.6M | $637 | 70 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $97.2M | $2,247 | 109 |
| Vehicle insurance | $60.4M | $1,396 | 71 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $134.8M | $3,116 | 103 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $54.9M | $1,268 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $772.5M | $17,857 | 107 |
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 Tompkins County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 104,047−1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 43,263
- Median age
- 36.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 54%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 475 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 220
- Median household income
- $74,024+22.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $102,718
- Median home value
- $290,900
- Jobs located here
- 46,926
- Daytime population
- 111,478Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Tompkins County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Tompkins County at 104,047 people in 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 43,263 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 22.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Tompkins County, NY spend?
Households in Tompkins County spend about $772.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $287.7M on groceries and $169.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Tompkins County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Tompkins County, NY?
Of the business types scored in Tompkins County, home repair companies (77), HVAC and plumbing companies (76) and electricians (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #79 of 2,057 scored counties.
How does Tompkins County, NY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Tompkins County is $74,024, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $290,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for veterinarians (97% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for nail salons (58% 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. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Tompkins County, each ranked against other counties.
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