County profile · New York
Washington County, NY market data
How Washington County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 59,353
- −2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 24,469
- Median household income
- $73,495
- +28.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $196,200
- Jobs located here
- 14,817
- Highest market score
- 74
- Real estate agents and brokers, #102 of 2,176 scored counties
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What this means
Washington County has an estimated 59,353 people and 24,469 households. Population estimates put the population change in Washington County from 2020 to 2025 at −2.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Washington County is $73,495, 9% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Washington County runs highest on groceries (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (64).
Of the business types scored in Washington County, real estate agents and brokers (74); salons, barbers and spas (71); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (71) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #102 of 2,176 scored counties.
Washington County is part of the Glens Falls metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (74% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (77% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Washington County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Washington 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 agents and brokers | 74 | #102 of 2,176 | 26 | 10.6 | Index only | 292 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 71 | #250 of 2,385 | 55 | 22.5 | $412K | 194 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 71 | #329 of 2,210 | 13 | 5.3 | $3.9M | 439 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 71 | #334 of 2,087 | 9 | 3.7 | $5.6M | 440 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 69 | #222 of 2,229 | 30 | 12.3 | Index only | 319 | 18 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 69 | #275 of 1,886 | 8 | 3.3 | $3.4M | 345 | 7 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 68 | #291 of 1,656 | 6 | 2.5 | $4.5M | 254 | 11 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 68 | #418 of 2,222 | 13 | 5.3 | $6.8M | 223 | 32 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 67 | #275 of 1,707 | 11 | 4.5 | $6.4M | 135 | 15 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 67 | #429 of 2,394 | 55 | 22.5 | $494K | 324 | 18 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 66 | #393 of 2,063 | 10 | 4.1 | $8.9M | 239 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #566 of 2,339 | 30 | 12.3 | $756K | 176 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 60 | #770 of 2,272 | 12 | 4.9 | $3.3M | 259 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 59 | #619 of 2,057 | 25 | 10.2 | $2.8M | 117 | 33 |
| Spas and skin care | 58 | #570 of 1,769 | 13 | 5.3 | $1.7M | 199 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 56 | #892 of 2,358 | 7 | 2.9 | $7.1M | 296 | 23 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 56 | #915 of 2,405 | 204 | 83.4 | $435K | 117 | 77 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #938 of 2,405 | 103 | 42.1 | $861K | 130 | 36 |
| Roofing and gutters | 54 | #498 of 1,177 | 7 | 2.9 | $10.1M | 120 | 5 |
| Barbershops | 54 | #586 of 1,356 | 8 | 3.3 | $2.8M | 150 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 52 | #840 of 1,792 | 16 | 6.5 | $1.2M | 89 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 52 | #1,070 of 2,261 | 34 | 13.9 | $4.6M | 59 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 51 | #692 of 1,490 | 7 | 2.9 | $3.9M | 162 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 51 | #1,014 of 2,088 | 30 | 12.3 | $614K | 93 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 50 | #1,029 of 2,070 | 21 | 8.6 | $7.5M | 81 | 9 |
| Electricians | 49 | #610 of 1,160 | 7 | 2.9 | $10.1M | 84 | 13 |
| Tire shops | 49 | #796 of 1,530 | 8 | 3.3 | $2.6M | 104 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 48 | #1,301 of 2,402 | 71 | 29.0 | $2.2M | 66 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | 47 | #778 of 1,472 | 8 | 3.3 | $526K | 78 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 46 | #751 of 1,327 | 7 | 2.9 | $3M | 97 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 44 | #1,152 of 1,889 | 23 | 9.4 | $3.9M | 93 | 9 |
| Pizza | 44 | #1,282 of 2,090 | 26 | 10.6 | $3.4M | 67 | 32 |
| Child care and preschools | 43 | #997 of 1,611 | 11 | 4.5 | $1M | 103 | 20 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,539 of 2,401 | 72 | 29.4 | $289K | 108 | 34 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 38 | #1,311 of 1,771 | 16 | 6.5 | $1.8M | 108 | 42 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 36 | #1,013 of 1,334 | 10 | 4.1 | $1.8M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 28 | #2,068 of 2,378 | 50 | 20.4 | $417K | 94 | 31 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 27 | #1,249 of 1,461 | 11 | 4.5 | $1.3M | 51 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 26 | #1,353 of 1,493 | 13 | 5.3 | $2.2M | 76 | 35 |
| Pet businesses | 15 | #2,170 of 2,200 | 40 | 16.3 | $356K | 41 | 13 |
| Pet stores | 14 | #930 of 974 | 5 | 2.0 | $2.8M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 14 | #1,440 of 1,485 | 11 | 4.5 | $1.3M | 48 | 9 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $5.2M | 207 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $6.8M | 217 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $4.6M | 113 | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $16.8M | 134 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | Index only | 248 | 11 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $14.5M | Too few | 7 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $13.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $22.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $28.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 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 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 Washington 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 | $20.8M | $852 | 89 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $49.4M | $2,019 | 78 |
| Food away from home | $88.6M | $3,623 | 89 |
| Groceries | $157.8M | $6,450 | 102 |
| Personal care products and services | $22.7M | $927 | 92 |
| Child care and other personal services | $11.4M | $466 | 80 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18.4M | $753 | 77 |
| Medical and dental services | $27.2M | $1,110 | 86 |
| Pets | $14.2M | $582 | 64 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $50.3M | $2,054 | 100 |
| Vehicle insurance | $39M | $1,596 | 82 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $70.9M | $2,897 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $28.9M | $1,182 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $414.1M | $16,923 | 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 Washington County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 59,353−2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 24,469
- Median age
- 45.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 831 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 73
- Median household income
- $73,495+28.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $89,028
- Median home value
- $196,200
- Jobs located here
- 14,817
- Daytime population
- 47,512Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Washington County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Washington County at 59,353 people in 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 24,469 households. Median household income rose 28.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Washington County, NY spend?
Households in Washington County spend about $414.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $157.8M on groceries and $88.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Washington County spend the most on groceries (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Washington County, NY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Washington County are for real estate agents and brokers (74); salons, barbers and spas (71); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (71). Washington County ranks #102 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Washington County, NY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Washington County is $73,495 a year, 9% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $196,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Washington County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (74% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (77% 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. 42 of the 56 business types have a score in Washington County, each ranked against other counties.
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