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Montour County, PA market data
How Montour County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 17,868
- −1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 7,862
- Median household income
- $76,976
- +32.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $248,100
- Jobs located here
- 17,785
- Highest market score
- 79
- Home repair trades, #50 of 2,057 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Montour County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Montour County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Montour County has an estimated 17,868 people and 7,862 households. Population estimates show Montour County declined 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Montour County is $76,976, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 32.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Montour 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).
Of the business types scored in Montour County, home repair companies (79), convenience stores (72) and real estate businesses (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #50 of 2,057 scored counties.
Montour County is part of the Sunbury area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for medical and dental practices (6.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (44% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Montour County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Montour 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 79 | #50 of 2,057 | 5 | 6.4 | $4.9M | 204 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 72 | #364 of 2,261 | 5 | 6.4 | $10.5M | 134 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 69 | #244 of 2,229 | 17 | 21.6 | Index only | 192 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 67 | #530 of 2,402 | 15 | 19.1 | $3.5M | 104 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 66 | #483 of 2,087 | 8 | 10.2 | $2.2M | 174 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 65 | #368 of 2,176 | 15 | 19.1 | Index only | 173 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 62 | #624 of 2,210 | 13 | 16.5 | $1.4M | 155 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 61 | #694 of 2,405 | 30 | 38.2 | $1M | 155 | 14 |
| Pizza | 59 | #672 of 2,090 | 5 | 6.4 | $6.2M | 122 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 59 | #778 of 2,401 | 22 | 28.0 | $322K | 120 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 57 | #864 of 2,405 | 67 | 85.2 | $462K | 125 | 32 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 56 | #704 of 1,889 | 7 | 8.9 | $4.4M | 107 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 55 | #874 of 2,385 | 22 | 28.0 | $357K | 168 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #933 of 2,088 | 9 | 11.4 | $801K | 121 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 48 | #1,218 of 2,222 | 11 | 14.0 | $2.8M | 92 | 15 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 47 | #1,148 of 2,063 | 10 | 12.7 | $3.1M | 84 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,329 of 2,378 | 16 | 20.4 | $443K | 100 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 43 | #1,506 of 2,339 | 16 | 20.4 | $490K | 114 | 8 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 42 | #1,244 of 1,886 | 11 | 14.0 | $853K | 87 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 39 | #1,631 of 2,358 | 10 | 12.7 | $1.6M | 68 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 31 | #1,770 of 2,272 | 11 | 14.0 | $1.2M | 93 | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 30 | #1,268 of 1,490 | 5 | 6.4 | $1.9M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 30 | #1,874 of 2,200 | 10 | 12.7 | $504K | 57 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 27 | #1,185 of 1,334 | 6 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 27 | #1,391 of 1,611 | 8 | 10.2 | $566K | 56 | 9 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 16 | #1,242 of 1,302 | 18 | 22.9 | $521K | 17 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 15 | #2,356 of 2,394 | 461 | 586.4 | $20K | 13 | 77 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 14 | #1,613 of 1,656 | 39 | 49.6 | $241K | 14 | 64 |
| Physical therapy | 13 | #1,390 of 1,422 | 9 | 11.4 | $1M | 43 | 10 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $308K | 45 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $13.2M | 142 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $2.5M | 150 | 9 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.3M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.3M | 46 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.4M | 77 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $8.2M | 173 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $3.4M | 115 | 6 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $8.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $17.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $24.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $10.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $24.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.2M | Too few | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Montour 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 | $7.1M | $902 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $16.3M | $2,075 | 80 |
| Food away from home | $31M | $3,937 | 97 |
| Groceries | $52.7M | $6,709 | 106 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.8M | $998 | 99 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.5M | $576 | 99 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7.2M | $917 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.4M | $1,194 | 93 |
| Pets | $5M | $642 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $17.7M | $2,256 | 110 |
| Vehicle insurance | $12.8M | $1,630 | 83 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $24.7M | $3,148 | 104 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.1M | $1,280 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $141.5M | $17,996 | 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 Montour County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,868−1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 7,862
- Median age
- 42.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 130 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 139
- Median household income
- $76,976+32.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $109,365
- Median home value
- $248,100
- Jobs located here
- 17,785
- Daytime population
- 27,804Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Montour County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Montour County at 17,868 people in 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,862 households. Median household income rose 32.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Montour County, PA spend?
Households in Montour County spend about $141.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $52.7M on groceries and $31M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Montour 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).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Montour County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Montour County are for home repair companies (79), convenience stores (72) and real estate businesses (69). Montour County ranks #50 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
How does Montour County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Montour County is $76,976 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $248,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Montour County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for medical and dental practices (6.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (44% 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. 29 of the 56 business types have a score in Montour County, each ranked against other counties.
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