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Fayette County, PA market data
How Fayette County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 123,021
- −4.3% since 2020
- Households
- 55,182
- Median household income
- $58,236
- +23.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $143,200
- Jobs located here
- 37,583
- Highest market score
- 74
- Real estate agents and brokers, #94 of 2,176 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Fayette County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Fayette 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
Fayette County has an estimated 123,021 people and 55,182 households. Population estimates put the population change in Fayette County from 2020 to 2025 at −4.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Fayette County is $58,236, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Fayette County runs highest on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (58).
Of the business types scored in Fayette County, real estate agents and brokers (74), real estate businesses (71) and HVAC and plumbing companies (67) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #94 of 2,176 scored counties.
Fayette County is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (80% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Fayette County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Fayette 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 | 74 | #94 of 2,176 | 34 | 6.2 | Index only | 469 | 10 |
| Real estate | 71 | #172 of 2,229 | 43 | 7.8 | Index only | 467 | 30 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 67 | #264 of 1,707 | 15 | 2.7 | $9.7M | 204 | 24 |
| Home repair trades | 67 | #283 of 2,057 | 31 | 5.6 | $4.7M | 194 | 45 |
| Electricians | 64 | #260 of 1,160 | 7 | 1.3 | $20.8M | 174 | 17 |
| Roofing and gutters | 64 | #269 of 1,177 | 9 | 1.6 | $16.2M | 192 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 60 | #588 of 2,063 | 28 | 5.1 | $6.5M | 175 | 13 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 59 | #698 of 2,087 | 47 | 8.5 | $2.2M | 176 | 22 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 58 | #600 of 1,889 | 29 | 5.3 | $6.2M | 151 | 13 |
| House cleaning | 57 | #277 of 847 | 6 | 1.1 | $10M | 157 | 12 |
| Spas and skin care | 57 | #606 of 1,769 | 32 | 5.8 | $1.5M | 166 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #803 of 2,210 | 71 | 12.9 | $1.5M | 168 | 25 |
| Laundromats | 54 | #331 of 785 | 5 | 0.9 | $21M | 168 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 54 | #704 of 1,611 | 20 | 3.6 | $1.1M | 114 | 27 |
| Convenience stores | 52 | #1,053 of 2,261 | 47 | 8.5 | $7.1M | 90 | 15 |
| Barbershops | 51 | #665 of 1,356 | 13 | 2.4 | $3.6M | 190 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 51 | #1,157 of 2,402 | 103 | 18.7 | $3.2M | 96 | 36 |
| Gyms | 50 | #910 of 1,792 | 29 | 5.3 | $1.2M | 95 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 49 | #1,045 of 2,070 | 38 | 6.9 | $8.8M | 95 | 21 |
| Nail salons | 48 | #750 of 1,328 | 22 | 4.0 | $2.1M | 127 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 47 | #956 of 1,771 | 33 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 108 | 42 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 45 | #857 of 1,493 | 23 | 4.2 | $2.6M | 89 | 27 |
| Insurance agencies | 45 | #1,269 of 2,272 | 50 | 9.1 | $1.8M | 140 | 37 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 45 | #1,330 of 2,222 | 51 | 9.2 | $3.6M | 116 | 98 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 41 | #886 of 1,302 | 17 | 3.1 | $3.3M | 106 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 40 | #1,603 of 2,405 | 475 | 86.1 | $381K | 103 | 187 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 39 | #1,675 of 2,405 | 263 | 47.7 | $689K | 104 | 75 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 38 | #1,350 of 1,886 | 47 | 8.5 | $1.2M | 122 | 35 |
| Veterinarians | 37 | #1,036 of 1,485 | 15 | 2.7 | $1.9M | 71 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 36 | #1,248 of 1,656 | 32 | 5.8 | $1.8M | 99 | 65 |
| Pet stores | 35 | #705 of 974 | 6 | 1.1 | $4.8M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 35 | #1,650 of 2,088 | 64 | 11.6 | $558K | 84 | 18 |
| Tire shops | 34 | #1,164 of 1,530 | 25 | 4.5 | $1.9M | 74 | 8 |
| Car washes and detailing | 32 | #1,162 of 1,451 | 24 | 4.3 | $1.9M | 77 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 32 | #1,818 of 2,200 | 53 | 9.6 | $546K | 62 | 16 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 32 | #2,055 of 2,385 | 193 | 35.0 | $241K | 113 | 54 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 29 | #1,216 of 1,461 | 23 | 4.2 | $1.3M | 49 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 29 | #1,985 of 2,358 | 68 | 12.3 | $1.6M | 69 | 61 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 27 | #2,167 of 2,394 | 345 | 62.5 | $163K | 107 | 153 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 25 | #1,207 of 1,334 | 33 | 6.0 | $1.1M | 54 | 10 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 24 | #1,199 of 1,327 | 22 | 4.0 | $2.1M | 68 | 15 |
| Hair salons | 23 | #2,158 of 2,339 | 123 | 22.3 | $378K | 88 | 40 |
| Physical therapy | 22 | #1,315 of 1,422 | 33 | 6.0 | $1.7M | 71 | 22 |
| Funeral homes | 22 | #1,375 of 1,472 | 41 | 7.4 | $215K | 32 | 20 |
| Pizza | 21 | #1,989 of 2,090 | 77 | 14.0 | $2.4M | 46 | 98 |
| Chiropractors | 18 | #1,447 of 1,490 | 36 | 6.5 | $1.6M | 65 | 22 |
| Auto repair and car care | 15 | #2,346 of 2,401 | 253 | 45.8 | $183K | 68 | 92 |
| Auto repair shops | 14 | #2,336 of 2,378 | 158 | 28.6 | $293K | 66 | 70 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.7 | Index only | 83 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.7 | $15M | 147 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.7 | Index only | 391 | 9 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $35M | 224 | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $15.4M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $28.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $17.9M | Too few | 8 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Fayette 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 | $46.3M | $839 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $111.4M | $2,019 | 78 |
| Food away from home | $181.2M | $3,283 | 81 |
| Groceries | $333.9M | $6,051 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $46.5M | $843 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $22.9M | $415 | 72 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $35.7M | $647 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $56.4M | $1,021 | 79 |
| Pets | $28.9M | $524 | 58 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $105.1M | $1,905 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $87.7M | $1,589 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $145.9M | $2,644 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $60.1M | $1,089 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $869.6M | $15,758 | 95 |
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 Fayette County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 123,021−4.3% since 2020
- Households
- 55,182
- Median age
- 45.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 791 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 159
- Median household income
- $58,236+23.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $74,754
- Median home value
- $143,200
- Jobs located here
- 37,583
- Daytime population
- 110,057Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Fayette County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Fayette County at 123,021 people in 2025, down 4.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 55,182 households. Median household income rose 23.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Fayette County, PA spend?
Households in Fayette County spend about $869.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $333.9M on groceries and $181.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Fayette County spend the most on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Fayette County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Fayette County are for real estate agents and brokers (74), real estate businesses (71) and HVAC and plumbing companies (67). Fayette County ranks #94 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Fayette County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Fayette County is $58,236 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $143,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Fayette County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (80% 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. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Fayette County, each ranked against other counties.
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