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Monroe County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Monroe County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 167,179
- −0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 61,212
- Median household income
- $83,565
- +30.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $267,600
- Jobs located here
- 50,869
- Highest market score
- 70
- Mortgage brokers and lenders, #113 of 887 scored counties
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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
An estimated 167,179 people live in Monroe County, in 61,212 households. Population estimates show Monroe County declined 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Monroe County is $83,565 a year, 4% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 30.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Monroe County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (71).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Monroe County are for mortgage brokers and lenders (70), car washes and detailers (70) and funeral homes (70). Monroe County ranks #113 of 887 scored counties for mortgage brokers and lenders.
Monroe County is part of the East Stroudsburg area. For its number of households, Monroe County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (88% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for car washes and detailers (34% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Monroe County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 70 | #113 of 887 | 9 | 1.5 | Index only | 315 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 70 | #224 of 1,451 | 15 | 2.5 | $3.9M | 156 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 70 | #228 of 1,472 | 9 | 1.5 | $1.1M | 164 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 68 | #481 of 2,261 | 48 | 7.8 | $8.6M | 110 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 67 | #527 of 2,402 | 113 | 18.5 | $3.7M | 108 | 36 |
| Grocery stores | 65 | #544 of 2,070 | 41 | 6.7 | $10.1M | 109 | 21 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 64 | #157 of 777 | 9 | 1.5 | $6.2M | 152 | 14 |
| Dry cleaners | 62 | #142 of 507 | 8 | 1.3 | $17.3M | 110 | 3 |
| Gyms | 61 | #493 of 1,792 | 41 | 6.7 | $1.4M | 104 | 14 |
| Property management | 59 | #297 of 910 | 13 | 2.1 | Index only | 153 | 29 |
| Laundromats | 57 | #308 of 785 | 12 | 2.0 | $11.5M | 92 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 52 | #676 of 1,490 | 30 | 4.9 | $2.5M | 102 | 14 |
| Barbershops | 51 | #684 of 1,356 | 37 | 6.0 | $1.7M | 88 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 50 | #815 of 1,611 | 36 | 5.9 | $965K | 96 | 42 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 49 | #1,177 of 2,222 | 88 | 14.4 | $2.8M | 91 | 117 |
| Pest control | 46 | #396 of 699 | 9 | 1.5 | $8.7M | 85 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 46 | #779 of 1,302 | 27 | 4.4 | $2.7M | 87 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 46 | #1,022 of 1,769 | 68 | 11.1 | $908K | 104 | 13 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 45 | #1,126 of 1,886 | 63 | 10.3 | $1.2M | 119 | 42 |
| Physical therapy | 44 | #883 of 1,422 | 43 | 7.0 | $1.7M | 71 | 13 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 44 | #1,056 of 1,707 | 49 | 8.0 | $3.9M | 82 | 64 |
| Insurance agencies | 44 | #1,310 of 2,272 | 69 | 11.3 | $1.6M | 124 | 52 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 43 | #1,394 of 2,088 | 101 | 16.5 | $551K | 83 | 27 |
| Hair salons | 43 | #1,507 of 2,339 | 128 | 20.9 | $482K | 112 | 69 |
| Electricians | 41 | #807 of 1,160 | 29 | 4.7 | $6.6M | 55 | 37 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 41 | #1,110 of 1,656 | 42 | 6.9 | $1.8M | 98 | 94 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #1,337 of 2,063 | 67 | 10.9 | $3.6M | 98 | 48 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 40 | #233 of 325 | 5 | 0.8 | $14.7M | 60 | 3 |
| Pizza | 40 | #1,448 of 2,090 | 79 | 12.9 | $3.1M | 61 | 117 |
| Gas stations | 40 | #1,588 of 2,358 | 77 | 12.6 | $1.8M | 74 | 57 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,598 of 2,176 | 208 | 34.0 | Index only | 98 | 57 |
| Real estate | 40 | #1,617 of 2,229 | 234 | 38.2 | Index only | 109 | 107 |
| Home repair trades | 37 | #1,629 of 2,057 | 114 | 18.6 | $1.7M | 69 | 118 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 36 | #1,115 of 1,493 | 36 | 5.9 | $2.2M | 75 | 70 |
| House cleaning | 35 | #679 of 847 | 16 | 2.6 | $4.9M | 77 | 32 |
| Roofing and gutters | 35 | #912 of 1,177 | 36 | 5.9 | $5.3M | 63 | 17 |
| Nail salons | 35 | #1,047 of 1,328 | 40 | 6.5 | $1.5M | 92 | 27 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 35 | #1,051 of 1,334 | 51 | 8.3 | $1.1M | 54 | 13 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 35 | #1,943 of 2,385 | 276 | 45.1 | $224K | 105 | 113 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 34 | #1,099 of 1,461 | 26 | 4.2 | $1.5M | 60 | 11 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 34 | #1,599 of 2,087 | 138 | 22.5 | $1M | 79 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 34 | #1,727 of 2,210 | 179 | 29.2 | $772K | 88 | 91 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 32 | #1,507 of 1,771 | 61 | 10.0 | $1.3M | 77 | 108 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 31 | #1,591 of 1,889 | 77 | 12.6 | $3.2M | 77 | 53 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 30 | #2,036 of 2,405 | 827 | 135.1 | $295K | 80 | 319 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 29 | #2,086 of 2,405 | 459 | 75.0 | $532K | 80 | 153 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 29 | #2,124 of 2,394 | 612 | 100.0 | $120K | 79 | 175 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 26 | #1,170 of 1,327 | 27 | 4.4 | $2.2M | 71 | 25 |
| Tire shops | 26 | #1,308 of 1,530 | 40 | 6.5 | $1.5M | 59 | 17 |
| Veterinarians | 25 | #1,309 of 1,485 | 27 | 4.4 | $1.5M | 54 | 18 |
| Auto repair and car care | 23 | #2,209 of 2,401 | 296 | 48.4 | $199K | 74 | 125 |
| Pet businesses | 22 | #2,071 of 2,200 | 81 | 13.2 | $490K | 56 | 35 |
| Auto repair shops | 20 | #2,253 of 2,378 | 196 | 32.0 | $301K | 68 | 98 |
| Pet stores | 18 | #911 of 974 | 21 | 3.4 | $1.9M | 42 | 6 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.7 | Index only | 105 | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $19.6M | 143 | 3 |
Household spending in Monroe 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 | $58.9M | $962 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $136.8M | $2,234 | 86 |
| Food away from home | $244.3M | $3,991 | 98 |
| Groceries | $415M | $6,779 | 107 |
| Personal care products and services | $61.7M | $1,008 | 100 |
| Child care and other personal services | $34.7M | $568 | 98 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $55.6M | $909 | 92 |
| Medical and dental services | $73.6M | $1,202 | 93 |
| Pets | $39.7M | $648 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $138.2M | $2,258 | 110 |
| Vehicle insurance | $107.5M | $1,756 | 90 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $192.1M | $3,139 | 104 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $78.5M | $1,283 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.1B | $18,066 | 108 |
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 Monroe County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 167,179−0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 61,212
- Median age
- 44.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 608 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 275
- Median household income
- $83,565+30.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $102,906
- Median home value
- $267,600
- Jobs located here
- 50,869
- Daytime population
- 150,408Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Monroe County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Monroe County at 167,179 people in 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 61,212 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 30.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Monroe County, PA spend?
Households in Monroe County spend about $1.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $415M on groceries and $244.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Monroe County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Monroe County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Monroe County, mortgage brokers and lenders (70), car washes and detailers (70) and funeral homes (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For mortgage brokers and lenders, that ranks #113 of 887 scored counties.
How does Monroe County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Monroe County is $83,565, 4% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $267,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (88% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for car washes and detailers (34% 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. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Monroe County, each ranked against other counties.
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