County profile · North Carolina
Montgomery County, NC market data
How Montgomery County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 26,403
- +2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 10,643
- Median household income
- $57,766
- +30.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $161,700
- Jobs located here
- 9,159
- Highest market score
- 80
- Insurance agencies, #221 of 2,272 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Montgomery County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Montgomery County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Montgomery County has an estimated 26,403 people and 10,643 households. Population estimates show Montgomery County grew 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Montgomery County is $57,766, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 30.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Montgomery County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 154, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Of the business types scored in Montgomery County, insurance agencies (80); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (78); and pet businesses (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #221 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Montgomery County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 80 | #221 of 2,272 | 10 | 9.4 | $3.2M | 255 | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 78 | #91 of 1,771 | 6 | 5.6 | $2.3M | 140 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 70 | #270 of 2,200 | 7 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 68 | #400 of 2,394 | 32 | 30.1 | $329K | 216 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 66 | #366 of 1,889 | 6 | 5.6 | $5.8M | 140 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 66 | #471 of 2,210 | 9 | 8.5 | $2M | 225 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 64 | #462 of 2,063 | 7 | 6.6 | $5M | 134 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #431 of 2,176 | 14 | 13.2 | Index only | 191 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 63 | #564 of 2,087 | 7 | 6.6 | $2.5M | 200 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 62 | #648 of 2,222 | 10 | 9.4 | $3.5M | 114 | 15 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 61 | #544 of 1,886 | 8 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 134 | 3 |
| Tire shops | 59 | #556 of 1,530 | 5 | 4.7 | $2.3M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 59 | #793 of 2,405 | 77 | 72.3 | $451K | 122 | 37 |
| Real estate | 56 | #761 of 2,229 | 16 | 15.0 | Index only | 210 | 14 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 55 | #689 of 1,656 | 6 | 5.6 | $1.8M | 99 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 54 | #847 of 2,088 | 8 | 7.5 | $760K | 115 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 53 | #1,047 of 2,358 | 24 | 22.6 | $1.6M | 65 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 52 | #780 of 1,707 | 6 | 5.6 | $4.5M | 96 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,019 of 2,057 | 11 | 10.3 | $2.5M | 102 | 20 |
| Auto repair and car care | 50 | #1,236 of 2,401 | 44 | 41.3 | $259K | 96 | 18 |
| Spas and skin care | 49 | #911 of 1,769 | 7 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,211 of 2,405 | 45 | 42.3 | $771K | 116 | 19 |
| Auto repair shops | 48 | #1,292 of 2,378 | 27 | 25.4 | $422K | 95 | 14 |
| Pizza | 43 | #1,335 of 2,090 | 12 | 11.3 | $2.9M | 57 | 15 |
| Funeral homes | 42 | #933 of 1,472 | 6 | 5.6 | $271K | 40 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 40 | #967 of 1,461 | 5 | 4.7 | $1.6M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 38 | #1,294 of 1,792 | 6 | 5.6 | $1M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 36 | #1,484 of 2,070 | 10 | 9.4 | $5.9M | 64 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,904 of 2,385 | 40 | 37.6 | $210K | 99 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 35 | #1,643 of 2,261 | 12 | 11.3 | $4.9M | 63 | 6 |
| Nail salons | 33 | #1,085 of 1,328 | 6 | 5.6 | $1.4M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 30 | #2,024 of 2,339 | 25 | 23.5 | $335K | 78 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 27 | #1,395 of 1,611 | 8 | 7.5 | $469K | 47 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 27 | #2,047 of 2,402 | 33 | 31.0 | $1.8M | 53 | 11 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $3.8M | 123 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $4.7M | 160 | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $9.1M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $5.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $13.6M | Too few | 11 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | Index only | Too few | 9 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $14.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $17.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $10.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 |
| 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 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 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 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Montgomery 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 | $11.4M | $1,070 | 112 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $37.2M | $3,497 | 135 |
| Food away from home | $34.7M | $3,262 | 80 |
| Groceries | $59.1M | $5,552 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.4M | $788 | 78 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.8M | $352 | 61 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.1M | $571 | 58 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.5M | $989 | 77 |
| Pets | $8.2M | $769 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $17.8M | $1,674 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $32.1M | $3,013 | 154 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $27.3M | $2,562 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $14.1M | $1,325 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $145.8M | $13,695 | 82 |
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 Montgomery County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 26,403+2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 10,643
- Median age
- 42.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 492 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 53
- Median household income
- $57,766+30.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,269
- Median home value
- $161,700
- Jobs located here
- 9,159
- Daytime population
- 24,306Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Montgomery County?
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Questions
How fast is Montgomery County, NC growing?
Population estimates put Montgomery County at 26,403 people in 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 10,643 households. Median household income rose 30.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Montgomery County, NC spend?
Households in Montgomery County spend about $145.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $59.1M on groceries and $37.2M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Montgomery County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 154, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Montgomery County, NC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Montgomery County are for insurance agencies (80); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (78); and pet businesses (70). Montgomery County ranks #221 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Montgomery County, NC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Montgomery County is $57,766 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $161,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Montgomery County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (64% 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 Montgomery County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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