County profile · Pennsylvania
Bradford County, PA market data
How Bradford County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 59,600
- −0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 24,610
- Median household income
- $63,675
- +21.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $187,500
- Jobs located here
- 22,664
- Highest market score
- 73
- Real estate agents and brokers, #127 of 2,176 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Bradford County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Bradford County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Bradford County has an estimated 59,600 people and 24,610 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Bradford County declined 0.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Bradford County is $63,675, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 21.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bradford County runs highest on groceries (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (62).
Of the business types scored in Bradford County, real estate agents and brokers (73), home repair companies (73) and real estate businesses (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #127 of 2,176 scored counties.
Bradford County is part of the Sayre area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for tire shops (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bradford County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bradford 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 | 73 | #127 of 2,176 | 29 | 11.8 | Index only | 257 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 73 | #135 of 2,057 | 18 | 7.3 | $3.9M | 159 | 22 |
| Real estate | 73 | #144 of 2,229 | 34 | 13.8 | Index only | 276 | 12 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 71 | #338 of 2,087 | 16 | 6.5 | $3.1M | 243 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 69 | #325 of 2,090 | 9 | 3.7 | $9.6M | 188 | 33 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 68 | #424 of 2,210 | 27 | 11.0 | $1.8M | 208 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 67 | #285 of 1,769 | 8 | 3.3 | $2.8M | 315 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 64 | #571 of 2,222 | 22 | 8.9 | $3.9M | 128 | 33 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 63 | #597 of 2,405 | 69 | 28.0 | $1.2M | 188 | 38 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 61 | #461 of 1,707 | 14 | 5.7 | $5M | 104 | 15 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 60 | #562 of 1,886 | 17 | 6.9 | $1.6M | 158 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 60 | #750 of 2,405 | 179 | 72.7 | $480K | 130 | 81 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 59 | #643 of 2,063 | 17 | 6.9 | $5.1M | 137 | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #544 of 1,771 | 11 | 4.5 | $2.6M | 154 | 25 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 58 | #568 of 1,656 | 12 | 4.9 | $2.2M | 124 | 14 |
| Car washes and detailing | 55 | #590 of 1,451 | 8 | 3.3 | $2.7M | 109 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 54 | #535 of 1,334 | 7 | 2.8 | $2.5M | 126 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 54 | #611 of 1,472 | 9 | 3.7 | $467K | 69 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #657 of 1,328 | 11 | 4.5 | $2M | 120 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #755 of 1,422 | 9 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 122 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 48 | #1,179 of 2,088 | 32 | 13.0 | $554K | 84 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 44 | #854 of 1,461 | 5 | 2.0 | $2.8M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 44 | #1,509 of 2,385 | 83 | 33.7 | $266K | 125 | 24 |
| Gyms | 43 | #1,176 of 1,792 | 21 | 8.5 | $844K | 65 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 43 | #1,260 of 2,070 | 20 | 8.1 | $7.7M | 83 | 14 |
| Barbershops | 42 | #890 of 1,356 | 11 | 4.5 | $2M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 41 | #1,458 of 2,261 | 37 | 15.0 | $4.2M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 41 | #1,573 of 2,402 | 84 | 34.1 | $1.8M | 54 | 16 |
| Insurance agencies | 39 | #1,493 of 2,272 | 30 | 12.2 | $1.4M | 109 | 21 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,376 of 1,889 | 29 | 11.8 | $3M | 72 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 38 | #1,726 of 2,339 | 53 | 21.5 | $416K | 97 | 15 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,693 of 2,358 | 22 | 8.9 | $2.4M | 99 | 38 |
| House cleaning | 34 | #693 of 847 | 6 | 2.4 | $4.7M | 74 | 10 |
| Laundromats | 33 | #580 of 785 | 6 | 2.4 | $8.2M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 32 | #2,033 of 2,394 | 239 | 97.1 | $111K | 73 | 45 |
| Chiropractors | 30 | #1,278 of 1,490 | 17 | 6.9 | $1.6M | 65 | 7 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 29 | #1,095 of 1,302 | 10 | 4.1 | $2.6M | 84 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 27 | #1,959 of 2,200 | 28 | 11.4 | $493K | 56 | 11 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 23 | #1,211 of 1,327 | 12 | 4.9 | $1.8M | 59 | 8 |
| Child care and preschools | 23 | #1,441 of 1,611 | 21 | 8.5 | $526K | 53 | 30 |
| Auto repair shops | 16 | #2,320 of 2,378 | 74 | 30.1 | $296K | 67 | 39 |
| Auto repair and car care | 14 | #2,354 of 2,401 | 126 | 51.2 | $174K | 65 | 57 |
| Tire shops | 13 | #1,474 of 1,530 | 23 | 9.3 | $953K | 38 | 9 |
| Veterinarians | 12 | #1,456 of 1,485 | 12 | 4.9 | $1.2M | 42 | 11 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $7.1M | 242 | 15 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $3.5M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $4.4M | 109 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $34.7M | Too few | 7 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $11M | Too few | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $34.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $28.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 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 Bradford 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 | $21.9M | $890 | 93 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $52.2M | $2,121 | 82 |
| Food away from home | $86M | $3,495 | 86 |
| Groceries | $154.8M | $6,291 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $22M | $896 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $11.1M | $449 | 77 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $17.7M | $720 | 73 |
| Medical and dental services | $26.4M | $1,074 | 83 |
| Pets | $13.8M | $561 | 62 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $49.5M | $2,011 | 98 |
| Vehicle insurance | $41.2M | $1,675 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $69.5M | $2,822 | 94 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $28.4M | $1,153 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $406.1M | $16,503 | 99 |
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 Bradford County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 59,600−0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 24,610
- Median age
- 44.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 1,147 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 52
- Median household income
- $63,675+21.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,904
- Median home value
- $187,500
- Jobs located here
- 22,664
- Daytime population
- 55,851Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bradford County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Bradford County at 59,600 people in 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 24,610 households. Median household income rose 21.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Bradford County, PA spend?
Households in Bradford County spend about $406.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $154.8M on groceries and $86M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Bradford County spend the most on groceries (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bradford County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bradford County are for real estate agents and brokers (73), home repair companies (73) and real estate businesses (73). Bradford County ranks #127 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Bradford County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Bradford County is $63,675 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $187,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Bradford County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for tire shops (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (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. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Bradford County, each ranked against other counties.
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