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Westchester County, NY market data
How Westchester County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 1,015,743
- +1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 372,883
- Median household income
- $118,976
- +23.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $663,200
- Jobs located here
- 396,544
- Highest market score
- 81
- Roofing and gutters, #44 of 1,177 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Westchester County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Westchester County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Westchester County has an estimated 1,015,743 people and 372,883 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Westchester County grew 1.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Westchester County is $118,976, 47% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Westchester County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 159, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (67).
Of the business types scored in Westchester County, roofing and gutter companies (81), convenience stores (74) and urgent care and walk-in clinics (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For roofing and gutter companies, that ranks #44 of 1,177 scored counties.
Westchester County is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for dry cleaners (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for tire shops (66% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Westchester County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Westchester 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 | 81 | #44 of 1,177 | 85 | 2.3 | $17.7M | 209 | 53 |
| Convenience stores | 74 | #310 of 2,261 | 129 | 3.5 | $22.4M | 284 | 133 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 73 | #30 of 325 | 17 | 0.5 | $32.8M | 134 | 19 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 69 | #129 of 887 | 133 | 3.6 | Index only | 157 | 52 |
| Tire shops | 69 | #289 of 1,530 | 50 | 1.3 | $6M | 241 | 31 |
| Chiropractors | 68 | #264 of 1,490 | 194 | 5.2 | $2.9M | 120 | 100 |
| Funeral homes | 66 | #330 of 1,472 | 93 | 2.5 | $679K | 100 | 56 |
| Pet stores | 65 | #232 of 974 | 56 | 1.5 | $5.6M | 125 | 26 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 64 | #116 of 479 | 10 | 0.3 | $30.2M | 220 | 17 |
| Pizza | 64 | #503 of 2,090 | 312 | 8.4 | $6.1M | 120 | 805 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #649 of 2,402 | 617 | 16.5 | $4.7M | 138 | 554 |
| Pest control | 62 | #194 of 699 | 59 | 1.6 | $10.2M | 100 | 46 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 62 | #412 of 1,707 | 241 | 6.5 | $6.2M | 131 | 493 |
| Pet businesses | 62 | #573 of 2,200 | 333 | 8.9 | $950K | 108 | 206 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #518 of 2,057 | 487 | 13.1 | $3.1M | 127 | 936 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 60 | #476 of 1,461 | 125 | 3.4 | $2.5M | 99 | 76 |
| Veterinarians | 60 | #483 of 1,485 | 114 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 102 | 104 |
| Child care and preschools | 60 | #531 of 1,611 | 267 | 7.2 | $1.3M | 129 | 427 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 60 | #738 of 2,222 | 552 | 14.8 | $3.4M | 113 | 805 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 59 | #639 of 2,063 | 360 | 9.7 | $5.3M | 142 | 346 |
| Gyms | 58 | #596 of 1,792 | 356 | 9.5 | $1.5M | 117 | 218 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 57 | #777 of 2,087 | 636 | 17.1 | $1.7M | 135 | 347 |
| Home inspectors | 54 | #173 of 415 | 41 | 1.1 | Index only | 76 | 27 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 54 | #603 of 1,493 | 200 | 5.4 | $3M | 103 | 847 |
| Car washes and detailing | 53 | #639 of 1,451 | 98 | 2.6 | $3.1M | 122 | 61 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 53 | #1,050 of 2,405 | 4,514 | 121.1 | $420K | 113 | 2,240 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 51 | #627 of 1,334 | 262 | 7.0 | $2.1M | 103 | 246 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 51 | #664 of 1,302 | 233 | 6.2 | $2.4M | 76 | 64 |
| Barbershops | 50 | #693 of 1,356 | 217 | 5.8 | $2.2M | 115 | 62 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 50 | #836 of 1,656 | 295 | 7.9 | $1.9M | 106 | 790 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 50 | #1,045 of 2,088 | 795 | 21.3 | $682K | 103 | 464 |
| Hair salons | 50 | #1,166 of 2,339 | 975 | 26.1 | $482K | 112 | 469 |
| Property management | 49 | #457 of 910 | 126 | 3.4 | Index only | 117 | 453 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 49 | #959 of 1,889 | 434 | 11.6 | $4.4M | 105 | 403 |
| Electricians | 48 | #635 of 1,160 | 161 | 4.3 | $9.3M | 78 | 390 |
| Grocery stores | 48 | #1,087 of 2,070 | 341 | 9.1 | $8.5M | 91 | 421 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 47 | #1,237 of 2,210 | 1,065 | 28.6 | $1M | 116 | 594 |
| Laundromats | 46 | #433 of 785 | 94 | 2.5 | $11.6M | 93 | 88 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 46 | #1,006 of 1,771 | 392 | 10.5 | $1.5M | 92 | 1,175 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 46 | #1,366 of 2,405 | 2,750 | 73.7 | $689K | 104 | 1,065 |
| Gas stations | 45 | #1,409 of 2,358 | 398 | 10.7 | $1.6M | 68 | 251 |
| Auto repair and car care | 44 | #1,450 of 2,401 | 1,000 | 26.8 | $302K | 112 | 631 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 43 | #1,433 of 2,176 | 1,456 | 39.0 | Index only | 103 | 492 |
| Spas and skin care | 42 | #1,188 of 1,769 | 510 | 13.7 | $921K | 105 | 165 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 42 | #1,627 of 2,385 | 2,108 | 56.5 | $223K | 105 | 1,007 |
| Physical therapy | 40 | #990 of 1,422 | 295 | 7.9 | $1.9M | 79 | 243 |
| Real estate | 40 | #1,621 of 2,229 | 1,756 | 47.1 | Index only | 107 | 1,166 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 39 | #572 of 777 | 177 | 4.7 | $3.1M | 75 | 218 |
| House cleaning | 39 | #623 of 847 | 133 | 3.6 | $4.5M | 71 | 282 |
| Nail salons | 36 | #1,030 of 1,328 | 353 | 9.5 | $1.3M | 80 | 301 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #1,858 of 2,394 | 4,065 | 109.0 | $137K | 90 | 1,829 |
| Auto repair shops | 34 | #1,865 of 2,378 | 689 | 18.5 | $438K | 98 | 513 |
| Dry cleaners | 32 | #423 of 507 | 103 | 2.8 | $10.6M | 67 | 159 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 32 | #1,594 of 1,886 | 691 | 18.5 | $807K | 82 | 613 |
| Insurance agencies | 23 | #2,008 of 2,272 | 539 | 14.5 | $931K | 74 | 404 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 18 | #1,275 of 1,327 | 160 | 4.3 | $1.9M | 61 | 173 |
Household spending in Westchester 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 | $301.6M | $809 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $647.2M | $1,736 | 67 |
| Food away from home | $1.9B | $5,085 | 125 |
| Groceries | $2.9B | $7,738 | 122 |
| Personal care products and services | $469.5M | $1,259 | 125 |
| Child care and other personal services | $344.5M | $924 | 159 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $541.9M | $1,453 | 148 |
| Medical and dental services | $557.5M | $1,495 | 116 |
| Pets | $316.2M | $848 | 93 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $1.1B | $2,920 | 142 |
| Vehicle insurance | $501.9M | $1,346 | 69 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.5B | $4,029 | 134 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $603.4M | $1,618 | 114 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $8.2B | $21,882 | 131 |
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 Westchester County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 1,015,743+1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 372,883
- Median age
- 42.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 62%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.5
- Land area
- 431 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,320
- Median household income
- $118,976+23.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $192,098
- Median home value
- $663,200
- Jobs located here
- 396,544
- Daytime population
- 959,992Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Westchester County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Westchester County at 1,015,743 people in 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 372,883 households. Median household income rose 23.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Westchester County, NY spend?
Households in Westchester County spend about $8.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2.9B on groceries and $1.9B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Westchester County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 159, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (67).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Westchester County, NY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Westchester County are for roofing and gutter companies (81), convenience stores (74) and urgent care and walk-in clinics (73). Westchester County ranks #44 of 1,177 scored counties for roofing and gutter companies.
How does Westchester County, NY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Westchester County is $118,976 a year, 47% above 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 $663,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Westchester County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for dry cleaners (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for tire shops (66% 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 Westchester County, each ranked against other counties.
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