County profile · Ohio
Washington County, OH market data
How Washington County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 58,389
- −2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 24,779
- Median household income
- $63,603
- +27.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $185,600
- Jobs located here
- 24,033
- Highest market score
- 66
- Collision repair and body shops, #300 of 1,327 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Washington County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Washington County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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
Washington County has an estimated 58,389 people and 24,779 households. Population estimates show Washington County declined 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Washington County is $63,603, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Washington County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (57).
Of the business types scored in Washington County, collision repair and body shops (66), child care centers and preschools (61) and clothing and shoe stores (60) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For collision repair and body shops, that ranks #300 of 1,327 scored counties.
Washington County is part of the Marietta area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (90% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collision repair and body shops | 66 | #300 of 1,327 | 7 | 2.8 | $3.8M | 124 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 61 | #499 of 1,611 | 6 | 2.4 | $1.4M | 138 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 60 | #665 of 2,087 | 15 | 6.1 | $3M | 232 | 11 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 59 | #629 of 2,063 | 12 | 4.8 | $7.2M | 194 | 11 |
| Tire shops | 58 | #561 of 1,530 | 5 | 2.0 | $5.4M | 214 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 57 | #531 of 1,422 | 12 | 4.8 | $2.7M | 111 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #795 of 2,210 | 27 | 10.9 | $1.6M | 186 | 11 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 56 | #478 of 1,334 | 6 | 2.4 | $3M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 55 | #683 of 1,769 | 13 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 195 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 55 | #763 of 2,057 | 13 | 5.2 | $4.7M | 194 | 37 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 54 | #765 of 1,889 | 15 | 6.1 | $5.7M | 138 | 11 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 53 | #730 of 1,707 | 6 | 2.4 | $10.2M | 215 | 21 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 53 | #970 of 2,385 | 70 | 28.2 | $317K | 149 | 17 |
| Auto repair shops | 52 | #1,112 of 2,378 | 60 | 24.2 | $447K | 100 | 21 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #648 of 1,328 | 9 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 148 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 51 | #666 of 1,356 | 8 | 3.2 | $2.8M | 147 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,104 of 2,339 | 39 | 15.7 | $569K | 132 | 14 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 50 | #1,207 of 2,402 | 48 | 19.4 | $2.9M | 86 | 12 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,112 of 2,088 | 30 | 12.1 | $609K | 92 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,199 of 2,405 | 102 | 41.2 | $844K | 127 | 41 |
| Grocery stores | 48 | #1,073 of 2,070 | 14 | 5.6 | $10M | 108 | 10 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #1,152 of 2,176 | 40 | 16.1 | Index only | 148 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 47 | #1,338 of 2,401 | 108 | 43.6 | $248K | 92 | 33 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,072 of 1,886 | 22 | 8.9 | $1.5M | 148 | 23 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #1,374 of 2,405 | 193 | 77.9 | $446K | 120 | 106 |
| Real estate | 44 | #1,382 of 2,229 | 48 | 19.4 | Index only | 155 | 16 |
| Property management | 43 | #570 of 910 | 5 | 2.0 | Index only | 116 | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 41 | #994 of 1,490 | 18 | 7.3 | $1.8M | 74 | 6 |
| Gyms | 41 | #1,219 of 1,792 | 20 | 8.1 | $913K | 70 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 40 | #1,149 of 1,656 | 21 | 8.5 | $1.5M | 86 | 33 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 40 | #1,660 of 2,394 | 163 | 65.8 | $196K | 129 | 78 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #999 of 1,472 | 10 | 4.0 | $412K | 61 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 39 | #1,495 of 2,272 | 31 | 12.5 | $1.4M | 108 | 19 |
| House cleaning | 38 | #635 of 847 | 5 | 2.0 | $5.6M | 87 | 9 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 38 | #943 of 1,302 | 12 | 4.8 | $2.7M | 85 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 38 | #1,061 of 1,493 | 10 | 4.0 | $2.8M | 95 | 24 |
| Convenience stores | 38 | #1,544 of 2,261 | 24 | 9.7 | $5.8M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 36 | #890 of 1,160 | 6 | 2.4 | $10.2M | 85 | 16 |
| Gas stations | 34 | #1,815 of 2,358 | 39 | 15.7 | $1.8M | 74 | 35 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 32 | #1,142 of 1,461 | 12 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 61 | 5 |
| Car washes and detailing | 31 | #1,194 of 1,451 | 16 | 6.5 | $1.7M | 66 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 30 | #1,566 of 1,771 | 19 | 7.7 | $1.5M | 87 | 38 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 29 | #1,866 of 2,222 | 36 | 14.5 | $2.4M | 78 | 53 |
| Pet businesses | 29 | #1,896 of 2,200 | 35 | 14.1 | $531K | 60 | 13 |
| Veterinarians | 27 | #1,267 of 1,485 | 11 | 4.4 | $1.7M | 62 | 8 |
| Pizza | 27 | #1,862 of 2,090 | 26 | 10.5 | $3.3M | 65 | 53 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $11.1M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $7M | 68 | 5 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $4.6M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $4.6M | 112 | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $14.8M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | Index only | 275 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $26.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $61.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | 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 | 5 |
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 | $26.8M | $1,081 | 113 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $69.1M | $2,787 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $86.1M | $3,473 | 85 |
| Groceries | $140.4M | $5,666 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $22.2M | $896 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.3M | $334 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18.3M | $737 | 75 |
| Medical and dental services | $32M | $1,291 | 100 |
| Pets | $18.6M | $750 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $44.3M | $1,787 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $42M | $1,696 | 87 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $61.3M | $2,472 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $27.8M | $1,124 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $322.1M | $12,999 | 78 |
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
- 58,389−2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 24,779
- Median age
- 44.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 632 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 93
- Median household income
- $63,603+27.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,514
- Median home value
- $185,600
- Jobs located here
- 24,033
- Daytime population
- 57,878Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Washington County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Washington County at 58,389 people in 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 24,779 households. Median household income rose 27.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Washington County, OH spend?
Households in Washington County spend about $322.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $140.4M on groceries and $86.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Washington County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Washington County, OH?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Washington County are for collision repair and body shops (66), child care centers and preschools (61) and clothing and shoe stores (60). Washington County ranks #300 of 1,327 scored counties for collision repair and body shops.
How does Washington County, OH compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Washington County is $63,603 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $185,600, 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 funeral homes (90% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (62% 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. 46 of the 56 business types have a score in Washington County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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