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Perry County, PA market data
How Perry County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 46,806
- +2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 18,299
- Median household income
- $79,444
- +24.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $236,400
- Jobs located here
- 8,141
- Highest market score
- 88
- Real estate, #1 of 2,229 scored counties
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What this means
Perry County has an estimated 46,806 people and 18,299 households. Population estimates show Perry County grew 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Perry County is $79,444, 2% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 24.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Perry County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (68).
Of the business types scored in Perry County, real estate businesses (88); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (85); and clothing and shoe stores (85) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #1 of 2,229 scored counties.
Perry County is part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet grooming and boarding businesses (83% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (86% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Perry County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Perry 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 | 88 | #1 of 2,229 | 10 | 5.5 | Index only | 747 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 85 | #63 of 2,210 | 10 | 5.5 | $4M | 452 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 85 | #68 of 2,087 | 6 | 3.3 | $6.6M | 522 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 84 | #8 of 2,176 | 7 | 3.8 | Index only | 848 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 84 | #64 of 2,222 | 7 | 3.8 | $10.1M | 331 | 19 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 82 | #101 of 2,405 | 103 | 56.3 | $685K | 185 | 47 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 79 | #79 of 1,886 | 6 | 3.3 | $3.6M | 362 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 79 | #116 of 2,063 | 11 | 6.0 | $6.4M | 173 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 79 | #137 of 2,405 | 52 | 28.4 | $1.4M | 205 | 23 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 77 | #116 of 2,385 | 41 | 22.4 | $438K | 206 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 75 | #133 of 2,088 | 8 | 4.4 | $1.9M | 291 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 74 | #180 of 2,339 | 30 | 16.4 | $599K | 139 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 73 | #188 of 1,656 | 6 | 3.3 | $3.6M | 200 | 13 |
| Child care and preschools | 72 | #221 of 1,611 | 9 | 4.9 | $1.1M | 105 | 6 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 70 | #259 of 1,889 | 11 | 6.0 | $6.4M | 155 | 9 |
| Pizza | 69 | #354 of 2,090 | 15 | 8.2 | $4.7M | 93 | 19 |
| Convenience stores | 68 | #487 of 2,261 | 16 | 8.7 | $7.6M | 97 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 67 | #218 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.3 | $2.6M | 127 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 67 | #278 of 1,327 | 5 | 2.7 | $3.8M | 122 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 66 | #587 of 2,272 | 17 | 9.3 | $2.1M | 163 | 12 |
| Grocery stores | 65 | #542 of 2,070 | 12 | 6.6 | $10.2M | 110 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 65 | #594 of 2,402 | 36 | 19.7 | $3.4M | 100 | 13 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 62 | #666 of 2,394 | 88 | 48.1 | $243K | 159 | 27 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 57 | #608 of 1,707 | 12 | 6.6 | $4.7M | 98 | 18 |
| Auto repair and car care | 57 | #892 of 2,401 | 72 | 39.3 | $261K | 97 | 23 |
| Electricians | 55 | #493 of 1,160 | 8 | 4.4 | $7M | 58 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 51 | #1,124 of 2,358 | 21 | 11.5 | $2.1M | 88 | 17 |
| Veterinarians | 50 | #744 of 1,485 | 5 | 2.7 | $2.3M | 84 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,048 of 2,057 | 28 | 15.3 | $2M | 82 | 32 |
| Funeral homes | 48 | #764 of 1,472 | 7 | 3.8 | $392K | 58 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 48 | #928 of 1,771 | 15 | 8.2 | $1.5M | 91 | 25 |
| Physical therapy | 45 | #855 of 1,422 | 11 | 6.0 | $1.9M | 81 | 6 |
| Roofing and gutters | 44 | #722 of 1,177 | 8 | 4.4 | $7M | 83 | 7 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 44 | #899 of 1,493 | 11 | 6.0 | $2.1M | 71 | 16 |
| Auto repair shops | 42 | #1,560 of 2,378 | 50 | 27.3 | $376K | 85 | 22 |
| Pet businesses | 30 | #1,880 of 2,200 | 29 | 15.8 | $392K | 45 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 25 | #1,294 of 1,461 | 12 | 6.6 | $948K | 37 | 4 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $4.5M | 238 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $6.3M | 249 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $7.1M | 298 | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $7.6M | 119 | 9 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $13.3M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $6M | 358 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $3.8M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $6M | 683 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $6.3M | 251 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $7.7M | Too few | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $10.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $22.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| 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 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 6 |
Household spending in Perry 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 | $18.8M | $1,028 | 107 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $44.1M | $2,412 | 93 |
| Food away from home | $70.6M | $3,858 | 95 |
| Groceries | $122.3M | $6,682 | 106 |
| Personal care products and services | $18M | $981 | 98 |
| Child care and other personal services | $9.5M | $519 | 89 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $15.4M | $842 | 86 |
| Medical and dental services | $21.4M | $1,169 | 91 |
| Pets | $11.4M | $622 | 68 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $39.8M | $2,176 | 106 |
| Vehicle insurance | $34.9M | $1,905 | 97 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $56.1M | $3,065 | 102 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $22.8M | $1,248 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $323.5M | $17,676 | 106 |
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 Perry County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 46,806+2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 18,299
- Median age
- 43.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 551 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 84
- Median household income
- $79,444+24.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $97,124
- Median home value
- $236,400
- Jobs located here
- 8,141
- Daytime population
- 33,307Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Perry County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Perry County at 46,806 people in 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 18,299 households. Median household income rose 24.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Perry County, PA spend?
Households in Perry County spend about $323.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $122.3M on groceries and $70.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Perry County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (68).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Perry County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Perry County are for real estate businesses (88); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (85); and clothing and shoe stores (85). Perry County ranks #1 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
How does Perry County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Perry County is $79,444 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $236,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Perry County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet grooming and boarding businesses (83% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (86% 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. 37 of the 56 business types have a score in Perry County, each ranked against other counties.
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