Small-town market profile · Ohio
Washington Court House, OH area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Washington Court House area, each scored against other small-town markets.
- Population, 2025
- 28,552
- −1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 11,582
- Median household income
- $63,275
- +33.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $170,700
- Jobs located here
- 10,143
- Highest market score
- 72
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #69 of 538 scored small-town markets
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What this means
An estimated 28,552 people live in the Washington Court House area, in 11,582 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Washington Court House area from 2020 to 2025 at −1.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in the Washington Court House area is $63,275 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 33.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Washington Court House area 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 (62).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Washington Court House area are for medical and dental practices (72), home repair companies (69) and chiropractors (64). The Washington Court House area ranks #69 of 538 scored small-town markets for medical and dental practices.
The Washington Court House area is made up of one county, Fayette County. For its number of households, the Washington Court House area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for clothing and shoe stores (3.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Washington Court House area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Washington Court House area with other small-town markets 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 small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 72 | #69 of 538 | 54 | 46.6 | $282K | 185 | 20 |
| Home repair trades | 69 | #58 of 526 | 8 | 6.9 | $3.6M | 150 | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 64 | #96 of 426 | 5 | 4.3 | $3M | 127 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 63 | #137 of 538 | 28 | 24.2 | $449K | 101 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 62 | #116 of 476 | 6 | 5.2 | $4.8M | 102 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 62 | #137 of 458 | 8 | 6.9 | $1.9M | 107 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 62 | #164 of 538 | 49 | 42.3 | $257K | 96 | 12 |
| Real estate | 59 | #144 of 536 | 19 | 16.4 | Index only | 186 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 57 | #178 of 527 | 13 | 11.2 | $684K | 78 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 57 | #186 of 506 | 6 | 5.2 | $11.1M | 119 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 57 | #198 of 538 | 60 | 51.8 | $686K | 103 | 14 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 53 | #219 of 533 | 17 | 14.7 | Index only | 165 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #198 of 387 | 5 | 4.3 | $2.1M | 127 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 50 | #199 of 377 | 5 | 4.3 | $2.1M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #260 of 529 | 8 | 6.9 | $5.1M | 139 | 9 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 49 | #200 of 387 | 5 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 82 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 48 | #301 of 538 | 26 | 22.4 | $2.6M | 75 | 7 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 44 | #315 of 526 | 13 | 11.2 | $1.2M | 119 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 44 | #333 of 538 | 25 | 21.6 | $423K | 98 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 42 | #352 of 538 | 111 | 95.8 | $371K | 100 | 58 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 42 | #369 of 535 | 16 | 13.8 | $563K | 85 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 41 | #339 of 537 | 11 | 9.5 | $1.8M | 141 | 14 |
| Spas and skin care | 40 | #366 of 504 | 11 | 9.5 | $961K | 110 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #389 of 538 | 46 | 39.7 | $230K | 108 | 10 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 39 | #335 of 481 | 9 | 7.8 | $1.5M | 88 | 12 |
| Gyms | 34 | #414 of 506 | 10 | 8.6 | $900K | 69 | 4 |
| Tire shops | 33 | #343 of 431 | 9 | 7.8 | $1.4M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 32 | #322 of 387 | 6 | 5.2 | $1.5M | 58 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 31 | #438 of 507 | 12 | 10.4 | $3.4M | 83 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 30 | #440 of 529 | 18 | 15.5 | $3.7M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 25 | #485 of 520 | 14 | 12.1 | $2.9M | 58 | 35 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 22 | #487 of 537 | 23 | 19.9 | $1.8M | 59 | 35 |
| Funeral homes | 21 | #340 of 365 | 5 | 4.3 | $317K | 47 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 19 | #509 of 536 | 76 | 65.6 | $279K | 32 | 41 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 19 | #512 of 536 | 67 | 57.8 | $316K | 25 | 41 |
| Gas stations | 15 | #522 of 536 | 33 | 28.5 | $972K | 41 | 24 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $3.1M | 125 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $1M | 104 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $3.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $3.3M | 113 | 12 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $3.8M | 122 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $2.2M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $2.3M | 55 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $5.1M | 211 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $29.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $21.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $13.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $8.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $29.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $15.2M | 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 |
Household spending in the Washington Court House area
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 | $12.6M | $1,086 | 113 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $32.1M | $2,768 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $41.1M | $3,552 | 87 |
| Groceries | $66.3M | $5,727 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $10.6M | $913 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.2M | $359 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9M | $777 | 79 |
| Medical and dental services | $15.2M | $1,315 | 102 |
| Pets | $8.9M | $767 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $21.2M | $1,829 | 89 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.5M | $1,680 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $29.1M | $2,512 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.3M | $1,146 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $152.7M | $13,188 | 79 |
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 the Washington Court House area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 28,552−1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 11,582
- Median age
- 40.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 406 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 71
- Median household income
- $63,275+33.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,611
- Median home value
- $170,700
- Jobs located here
- 10,143
- Daytime population
- 27,287Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Counties in the Washington Court House area 1
- Fayette County, OH28,876 people
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Questions
How fast is the Washington Court House, OH area growing?
Population estimates put the Washington Court House area at 28,552 people in 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 11,582 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 33.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Washington Court House, OH area spend?
Households in the Washington Court House area spend about $152.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $66.3M on groceries and $41.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Washington Court House area 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 (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Washington Court House, OH area?
Of the business types scored in the Washington Court House area, medical and dental practices (72), home repair companies (69) and chiropractors (64) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #69 of 538 scored small-town markets.
How does the Washington Court House, OH area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Washington Court House area is $63,275, 22% 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 $170,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for clothing and shoe stores (3.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (57% 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. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. 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. 36 of the 56 business types have a score in the Washington Court House area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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