County profile · Pennsylvania
Montgomery County, PA market data
How Montgomery County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 877,643
- +2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 335,505
- Median household income
- $113,915
- +24.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $436,700
- Jobs located here
- 546,323
- Highest market score
- 76
- Convenience stores, #272 of 2,261 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Montgomery County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Montgomery County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Montgomery County has an estimated 877,643 people and 335,505 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Montgomery County grew 2.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Montgomery County is $113,915, 41% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 24.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Montgomery County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 145, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (80).
Of the business types scored in Montgomery County, convenience stores (76), laundromats (74) and grocery stores (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #272 of 2,261 scored counties.
Montgomery County is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for optometrists and eye clinics (66% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for gas stations (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Montgomery County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 76 | #272 of 2,261 | 221 | 6.6 | $11.6M | 147 | 102 |
| Laundromats | 74 | #110 of 785 | 43 | 1.3 | $21.8M | 174 | 26 |
| Grocery stores | 74 | #311 of 2,070 | 192 | 5.7 | $13.3M | 143 | 150 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 74 | #312 of 2,402 | 543 | 16.2 | $4.7M | 139 | 252 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 73 | #41 of 479 | 14 | 0.4 | $22.8M | 166 | 13 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 70 | #351 of 2,222 | 377 | 11.2 | $4.4M | 143 | 688 |
| Barbershops | 68 | #278 of 1,356 | 154 | 4.6 | $2.7M | 141 | 24 |
| Gas stations | 68 | #452 of 2,358 | 209 | 6.2 | $3.4M | 141 | 171 |
| Roofing and gutters | 67 | #209 of 1,177 | 143 | 4.3 | $9.1M | 107 | 70 |
| Funeral homes | 67 | #312 of 1,472 | 83 | 2.5 | $653K | 96 | 43 |
| Pest control | 66 | #141 of 699 | 44 | 1.3 | $11.9M | 116 | 43 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 66 | #302 of 1,707 | 248 | 7.4 | $5.2M | 110 | 326 |
| Tire shops | 65 | #404 of 1,530 | 120 | 3.6 | $2.7M | 106 | 36 |
| Home inspectors | 64 | #95 of 415 | 27 | 0.8 | Index only | 100 | 24 |
| Property management | 64 | #217 of 910 | 78 | 2.3 | Index only | 164 | 225 |
| Child care and preschools | 62 | #487 of 1,611 | 286 | 8.5 | $987K | 99 | 225 |
| Pizza | 61 | #619 of 2,090 | 335 | 10.0 | $4.9M | 97 | 688 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 61 | #714 of 2,405 | 3,576 | 106.6 | $461K | 124 | 1,653 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #587 of 2,057 | 528 | 15.7 | $2.5M | 101 | 678 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 60 | #601 of 2,063 | 357 | 10.6 | $4.6M | 125 | 260 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 60 | #746 of 2,405 | 2,037 | 60.7 | $809K | 122 | 699 |
| Car washes and detailing | 59 | #483 of 1,451 | 116 | 3.5 | $2.8M | 109 | 55 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 56 | #129 of 325 | 21 | 0.6 | $23.1M | 94 | 30 |
| Electricians | 55 | #483 of 1,160 | 137 | 4.1 | $9.4M | 79 | 282 |
| Gyms | 55 | #721 of 1,792 | 338 | 10.1 | $1.3M | 102 | 205 |
| House cleaning | 54 | #332 of 847 | 81 | 2.4 | $6.4M | 101 | 244 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 53 | #583 of 1,334 | 232 | 6.9 | $1.9M | 96 | 140 |
| Hair salons | 53 | #1,009 of 2,339 | 845 | 25.2 | $485K | 113 | 404 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 52 | #858 of 1,889 | 392 | 11.7 | $4.2M | 101 | 285 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 51 | #997 of 2,088 | 680 | 20.3 | $658K | 99 | 345 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #888 of 1,769 | 404 | 12.0 | $1M | 116 | 124 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 49 | #398 of 777 | 110 | 3.3 | $4.1M | 100 | 205 |
| Pet stores | 48 | #524 of 974 | 74 | 2.2 | $3.7M | 82 | 29 |
| Veterinarians | 48 | #789 of 1,485 | 125 | 3.7 | $2.2M | 80 | 114 |
| Pet businesses | 48 | #1,190 of 2,200 | 372 | 11.1 | $735K | 84 | 240 |
| Auto repair and car care | 48 | #1,297 of 2,401 | 1,165 | 34.7 | $275K | 102 | 557 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #1,242 of 2,176 | 1,267 | 37.8 | Index only | 103 | 379 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,339 of 2,385 | 1,708 | 50.9 | $240K | 113 | 792 |
| Chiropractors | 46 | #871 of 1,490 | 266 | 7.9 | $1.8M | 76 | 142 |
| Dry cleaners | 45 | #305 of 507 | 63 | 1.9 | $14.9M | 95 | 81 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 45 | #809 of 1,302 | 229 | 6.8 | $2.1M | 68 | 67 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,059 of 1,771 | 382 | 11.4 | $1.4M | 81 | 804 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 44 | #861 of 1,461 | 138 | 4.1 | $2M | 78 | 97 |
| Nail salons | 44 | #867 of 1,328 | 259 | 7.7 | $1.6M | 95 | 219 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 44 | #901 of 1,493 | 257 | 7.7 | $2M | 69 | 517 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 44 | #1,043 of 1,656 | 334 | 10.0 | $1.5M | 82 | 730 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,469 of 2,378 | 722 | 21.5 | $443K | 100 | 446 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 43 | #1,305 of 2,087 | 863 | 25.7 | $1.1M | 85 | 482 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 42 | #589 of 887 | 221 | 6.6 | Index only | 83 | 109 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 42 | #847 of 1,327 | 112 | 3.3 | $2.9M | 93 | 130 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 42 | #1,422 of 2,210 | 1,188 | 35.4 | $788K | 89 | 589 |
| Real estate | 42 | #1,530 of 2,229 | 1,593 | 47.5 | Index only | 103 | 889 |
| Physical therapy | 37 | #1,061 of 1,422 | 290 | 8.6 | $1.7M | 70 | 240 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 35 | #1,906 of 2,394 | 4,040 | 120.4 | $120K | 79 | 1,744 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 32 | #1,597 of 1,886 | 653 | 19.5 | $743K | 75 | 535 |
| Insurance agencies | 18 | #2,124 of 2,272 | 762 | 22.7 | $716K | 57 | 578 |
Household spending in Montgomery 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 | $319.9M | $953 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $700.7M | $2,088 | 80 |
| Food away from home | $1.6B | $4,914 | 121 |
| Groceries | $2.6B | $7,627 | 121 |
| Personal care products and services | $409.5M | $1,221 | 121 |
| Child care and other personal services | $282.4M | $842 | 145 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $447.2M | $1,333 | 136 |
| Medical and dental services | $484.9M | $1,445 | 112 |
| Pets | $273.4M | $815 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $935.6M | $2,789 | 136 |
| Vehicle insurance | $545.4M | $1,626 | 83 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.3B | $3,858 | 128 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $522.3M | $1,557 | 110 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $7.1B | $21,221 | 127 |
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 Montgomery County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 877,643+2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 335,505
- Median age
- 42.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 483 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,796
- Median household income
- $113,915+24.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $158,114
- Median home value
- $436,700
- Jobs located here
- 546,323
- Daytime population
- 974,838Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Montgomery County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Montgomery County at 877,643 people in 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 335,505 households. Median household income rose 24.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Montgomery County, PA spend?
Households in Montgomery County spend about $7.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2.6B on groceries and $1.6B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Montgomery County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 145, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (80).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Montgomery County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Montgomery County are for convenience stores (76), laundromats (74) and grocery stores (74). Montgomery County ranks #272 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
How does Montgomery County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Montgomery County is $113,915 a year, 41% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $436,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Montgomery County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for optometrists and eye clinics (66% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gas stations (43% 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. All 56 business types have a score in Montgomery County, each ranked against other counties.
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