County profile · Pennsylvania
Delaware County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Delaware County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 580,937
- +0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 216,946
- Median household income
- $89,546
- +20.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $332,200
- Jobs located here
- 228,791
- Highest market score
- 75
- Property management, #74 of 910 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Delaware County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Delaware County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 580,937 people live in Delaware County, in 216,946 households. Population estimates put the population change in Delaware County from 2020 to 2025 at +0.8%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Delaware County is $89,546 a year, 11% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 20.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Delaware County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (72).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Delaware County are for property management companies (75), roofing and gutter companies (73) and home inspectors (72). Delaware County ranks #74 of 910 scored counties for property management companies.
Delaware County is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For its number of households, Delaware County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (64% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for property management companies (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Delaware County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Delaware 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property management | 75 | #74 of 910 | 30 | 1.4 | Index only | 253 | 75 |
| Roofing and gutters | 73 | #120 of 1,177 | 71 | 3.3 | $10.6M | 125 | 31 |
| Home inspectors | 72 | #47 of 415 | 13 | 0.6 | Index only | 123 | 7 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 71 | #38 of 325 | 5 | 0.2 | $56.7M | 231 | 11 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 68 | #346 of 2,063 | 160 | 7.4 | $5.9M | 160 | 120 |
| Spas and skin care | 66 | #327 of 1,769 | 154 | 7.1 | $1.5M | 176 | 49 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #435 of 2,176 | 451 | 20.8 | Index only | 171 | 141 |
| Tire shops | 63 | #438 of 1,530 | 49 | 2.3 | $3.7M | 146 | 23 |
| Convenience stores | 63 | #644 of 2,261 | 155 | 7.1 | $9.9M | 126 | 109 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 62 | #612 of 2,087 | 304 | 14.0 | $1.8M | 140 | 147 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #695 of 2,402 | 362 | 16.7 | $4.3M | 126 | 238 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 61 | #685 of 2,222 | 256 | 11.8 | $3.7M | 121 | 461 |
| Gas stations | 61 | #700 of 2,358 | 143 | 6.6 | $2.8M | 118 | 108 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 61 | #715 of 2,405 | 1,241 | 57.2 | $763K | 115 | 347 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 60 | #474 of 1,461 | 55 | 2.5 | $2.8M | 111 | 30 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 60 | #757 of 2,405 | 2,143 | 98.8 | $442K | 119 | 932 |
| Chiropractors | 59 | #482 of 1,490 | 99 | 4.6 | $2.9M | 120 | 62 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #707 of 2,070 | 141 | 6.5 | $10.9M | 117 | 129 |
| Laundromats | 58 | #288 of 785 | 34 | 1.6 | $15.9M | 127 | 23 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 57 | #295 of 887 | 78 | 3.6 | Index only | 138 | 47 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 57 | #654 of 1,889 | 197 | 9.1 | $4.8M | 116 | 141 |
| Real estate | 57 | #722 of 2,229 | 572 | 26.4 | Index only | 170 | 328 |
| Car washes and detailing | 56 | #557 of 1,451 | 59 | 2.7 | $3M | 121 | 30 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 56 | #637 of 1,707 | 150 | 6.9 | $5M | 105 | 253 |
| Gyms | 56 | #681 of 1,792 | 168 | 7.7 | $1.4M | 110 | 98 |
| Barbershops | 54 | #592 of 1,356 | 99 | 4.6 | $2.4M | 127 | 21 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #893 of 2,200 | 181 | 8.3 | $859K | 98 | 97 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #945 of 2,210 | 457 | 21.1 | $1.2M | 134 | 225 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #948 of 2,339 | 450 | 20.7 | $528K | 123 | 195 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 53 | #618 of 1,302 | 106 | 4.9 | $2.7M | 85 | 31 |
| Home repair trades | 53 | #890 of 2,057 | 310 | 14.3 | $2.4M | 100 | 466 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 52 | #654 of 1,493 | 106 | 4.9 | $2.9M | 98 | 268 |
| Funeral homes | 52 | #658 of 1,472 | 65 | 3.0 | $511K | 75 | 37 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 52 | #775 of 1,656 | 144 | 6.6 | $2M | 110 | 315 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #945 of 2,088 | 338 | 15.6 | $709K | 107 | 177 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 50 | #381 of 777 | 48 | 2.2 | $5M | 123 | 98 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 50 | #660 of 1,334 | 122 | 5.6 | $2M | 97 | 79 |
| Veterinarians | 49 | #772 of 1,485 | 67 | 3.1 | $2.3M | 85 | 50 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 48 | #1,261 of 2,385 | 888 | 40.9 | $267K | 126 | 400 |
| Child care and preschools | 47 | #899 of 1,611 | 174 | 8.0 | $871K | 87 | 202 |
| Pest control | 46 | #398 of 699 | 36 | 1.7 | $8.4M | 83 | 31 |
| Electricians | 45 | #711 of 1,160 | 89 | 4.1 | $8.4M | 70 | 182 |
| Physical therapy | 45 | #850 of 1,422 | 126 | 5.8 | $2.2M | 94 | 97 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,053 of 1,771 | 200 | 9.2 | $1.5M | 91 | 427 |
| Pizza | 45 | #1,240 of 2,090 | 268 | 12.4 | $3.5M | 70 | 461 |
| House cleaning | 42 | #561 of 847 | 58 | 2.7 | $5.2M | 82 | 128 |
| Pet stores | 39 | #658 of 974 | 45 | 2.1 | $3.5M | 76 | 17 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #1,764 of 2,394 | 1,755 | 80.9 | $161K | 106 | 760 |
| Nail salons | 36 | #1,026 of 1,328 | 169 | 7.8 | $1.4M | 84 | 126 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,829 of 2,401 | 699 | 32.2 | $257K | 96 | 363 |
| Dry cleaners | 33 | #413 of 507 | 45 | 2.1 | $12M | 77 | 55 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 31 | #1,616 of 1,886 | 324 | 14.9 | $875K | 89 | 244 |
| Auto repair shops | 25 | #2,155 of 2,378 | 491 | 22.6 | $365K | 82 | 302 |
| Insurance agencies | 23 | #2,003 of 2,272 | 321 | 14.8 | $981K | 78 | 250 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 22 | #1,221 of 1,327 | 92 | 4.2 | $1.9M | 63 | 82 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.1 | $59.8M | 435 | Under 3 |
Household spending in Delaware 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 | $179.3M | $827 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $403M | $1,857 | 72 |
| Food away from home | $947.2M | $4,366 | 107 |
| Groceries | $1.5B | $7,097 | 112 |
| Personal care products and services | $237.5M | $1,095 | 109 |
| Child care and other personal services | $151.6M | $699 | 120 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $239.7M | $1,105 | 112 |
| Medical and dental services | $283.3M | $1,306 | 101 |
| Pets | $155.5M | $717 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $540.9M | $2,493 | 121 |
| Vehicle insurance | $314.9M | $1,451 | 74 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $751.3M | $3,463 | 115 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $304.1M | $1,402 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $4.2B | $19,406 | 116 |
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 Delaware County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 580,937+0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 216,946
- Median age
- 40.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 184 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 3,151
- Median household income
- $89,546+20.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $128,494
- Median home value
- $332,200
- Jobs located here
- 228,791
- Daytime population
- 526,642Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Delaware County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Delaware County at 580,937 people in 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 216,946 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 20.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Delaware County, PA spend?
Households in Delaware County spend about $4.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.5B on groceries and $947.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Delaware County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (72).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Delaware County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Delaware County, property management companies (75), roofing and gutter companies (73) and home inspectors (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For property management companies, that ranks #74 of 910 scored counties.
How does Delaware County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Delaware County is $89,546, 11% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $332,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (64% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for property management companies (53% 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. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Delaware County, each ranked against other counties.
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