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Philadelphia County, PA market data
How Philadelphia County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 1,574,281
- −1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 679,428
- Median household income
- $61,953
- +34.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $243,100
- Jobs located here
- 745,931
- Highest market score
- 75
- Home repair trades, #98 of 2,057 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Philadelphia County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Philadelphia County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Philadelphia County has an estimated 1,574,281 people and 679,428 households. Population estimates show Philadelphia County declined 1.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Philadelphia County is $61,953, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 34.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Philadelphia County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 101, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (46).
Of the business types scored in Philadelphia County, home repair companies (75), HVAC and plumbing companies (75) and home inspectors (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #98 of 2,057 scored counties.
Philadelphia County is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery stores (82% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for landscaping and lawn care companies (81% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Philadelphia County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Philadelphia 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 | 75 | #98 of 2,057 | 431 | 6.3 | $4.5M | 184 | 438 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 75 | #110 of 1,707 | 206 | 3.0 | $9.4M | 197 | 225 |
| Home inspectors | 72 | #44 of 415 | 8 | 0.1 | Index only | 539 | 9 |
| Electricians | 72 | #124 of 1,160 | 95 | 1.4 | $20.3M | 169 | 150 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 71 | #101 of 887 | 96 | 1.4 | Index only | 302 | 55 |
| Roofing and gutters | 70 | #156 of 1,177 | 130 | 1.9 | $14.8M | 175 | 63 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 65 | #341 of 1,493 | 59 | 0.9 | $13.4M | 459 | 90 |
| Chiropractors | 64 | #343 of 1,490 | 175 | 2.6 | $4.2M | 177 | 94 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 64 | #356 of 1,771 | 216 | 3.2 | $3.7M | 219 | 350 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 61 | #140 of 479 | 9 | 0.1 | $38.8M | 282 | 14 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 61 | #435 of 1,461 | 86 | 1.3 | $4.5M | 178 | 66 |
| Veterinarians | 61 | #464 of 1,485 | 90 | 1.3 | $4.3M | 159 | 69 |
| Pet businesses | 61 | #605 of 2,200 | 277 | 4.1 | $1.4M | 160 | 173 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 60 | #416 of 1,302 | 193 | 2.8 | $3.8M | 123 | 48 |
| Pest control | 59 | #232 of 699 | 50 | 0.7 | $15.9M | 155 | 29 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 57 | #123 of 325 | 24 | 0.4 | $30.9M | 126 | 21 |
| Gas stations | 57 | #859 of 2,358 | 286 | 4.2 | $2.9M | 120 | 209 |
| Gyms | 56 | #680 of 1,792 | 371 | 5.5 | $1.4M | 110 | 166 |
| Pet stores | 55 | #393 of 974 | 66 | 1.0 | $5.9M | 131 | 38 |
| Physical therapy | 55 | #577 of 1,422 | 252 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 123 | 157 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #791 of 2,176 | 1,318 | 19.4 | Index only | 157 | 386 |
| Convenience stores | 55 | #920 of 2,261 | 420 | 6.2 | $10.2M | 129 | 373 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 54 | #544 of 1,334 | 258 | 3.8 | $2.1M | 102 | 107 |
| House cleaning | 52 | #362 of 847 | 107 | 1.6 | $7.4M | 116 | 231 |
| Car washes and detailing | 51 | #697 of 1,451 | 131 | 1.9 | $2.7M | 106 | 43 |
| Tire shops | 50 | #776 of 1,530 | 135 | 2.0 | $2.6M | 103 | 31 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #869 of 1,769 | 473 | 7.0 | $1.3M | 148 | 140 |
| Real estate | 50 | #1,072 of 2,229 | 1,624 | 23.9 | Index only | 161 | 872 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,093 of 2,088 | 771 | 11.3 | $687K | 104 | 273 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 47 | #1,036 of 1,886 | 580 | 8.5 | $1.3M | 130 | 381 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 47 | #1,154 of 2,087 | 1,022 | 15.0 | $1.4M | 108 | 442 |
| Property management | 45 | #532 of 910 | 202 | 3.0 | Index only | 101 | 311 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 45 | #1,013 of 1,656 | 442 | 6.5 | $1.7M | 94 | 548 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 43 | #513 of 777 | 142 | 2.1 | $3.7M | 92 | 166 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 42 | #1,427 of 2,222 | 763 | 11.2 | $3.2M | 104 | 1,478 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 41 | #1,628 of 2,394 | 4,247 | 62.5 | $175K | 115 | 1,249 |
| Funeral homes | 40 | #969 of 1,472 | 154 | 2.3 | $490K | 72 | 82 |
| Insurance agencies | 40 | #1,458 of 2,272 | 507 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 101 | 282 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 40 | #1,511 of 2,210 | 1,591 | 23.4 | $882K | 100 | 604 |
| Dry cleaners | 39 | #362 of 507 | 95 | 1.4 | $14.8M | 94 | 82 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 39 | #1,628 of 2,402 | 1,524 | 22.4 | $2.8M | 83 | 1,040 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,774 of 2,339 | 1,419 | 20.9 | $433K | 101 | 443 |
| Auto repair and car care | 36 | #1,805 of 2,401 | 1,533 | 22.6 | $228K | 85 | 619 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 32 | #1,069 of 1,327 | 173 | 2.5 | $2M | 65 | 118 |
| Laundromats | 31 | #604 of 785 | 156 | 2.3 | $9M | 72 | 80 |
| Barbershops | 30 | #1,103 of 1,356 | 434 | 6.4 | $1.4M | 75 | 55 |
| Pizza | 30 | #1,791 of 2,090 | 699 | 10.3 | $3.5M | 68 | 1,478 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 29 | #1,642 of 1,889 | 679 | 10.0 | $3.6M | 86 | 504 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 29 | #1,778 of 2,063 | 802 | 11.8 | $3M | 81 | 454 |
| Auto repair shops | 28 | #2,085 of 2,378 | 1,083 | 15.9 | $322K | 72 | 513 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #2,124 of 2,405 | 4,830 | 71.1 | $500K | 75 | 1,209 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 28 | #2,174 of 2,385 | 2,848 | 41.9 | $216K | 101 | 967 |
| Grocery stores | 26 | #1,754 of 2,070 | 843 | 12.4 | $5.1M | 54 | 667 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 25 | #2,187 of 2,405 | 8,322 | 122.5 | $290K | 78 | 3,155 |
| Child care and preschools | 24 | #1,429 of 1,611 | 668 | 9.8 | $514K | 51 | 740 |
| Nail salons | 22 | #1,221 of 1,328 | 465 | 6.8 | $1.3M | 79 | 321 |
Household spending in Philadelphia 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 | $348.8M | $513 | 54 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $818.9M | $1,205 | 46 |
| Food away from home | $2.4B | $3,558 | 87 |
| Groceries | $4.3B | $6,283 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $613.9M | $904 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $343.6M | $506 | 87 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $529.5M | $779 | 79 |
| Medical and dental services | $742.7M | $1,093 | 85 |
| Pets | $390M | $574 | 63 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $1.4B | $2,066 | 101 |
| Vehicle insurance | $640.6M | $943 | 48 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.9B | $2,835 | 94 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $793M | $1,167 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $11.3B | $16,647 | 100 |
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 Philadelphia County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 1,574,281−1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 679,428
- Median age
- 36.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 52%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.1
- Land area
- 134 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 11,759
- Median household income
- $61,953+34.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $90,219
- Median home value
- $243,100
- Jobs located here
- 745,931
- Daytime population
- 1,658,281Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Philadelphia County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Philadelphia County at 1,574,281 people in 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 679,428 households. Median household income rose 34.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Philadelphia County, PA spend?
Households in Philadelphia County spend about $11.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $4.3B on groceries and $2.4B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Philadelphia County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 101, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (46).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Philadelphia County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Philadelphia County are for home repair companies (75), HVAC and plumbing companies (75) and home inspectors (72). Philadelphia County ranks #98 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
How does Philadelphia County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Philadelphia County is $61,953 a year, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $243,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Philadelphia County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery stores (82% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for landscaping and lawn care companies (81% 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 Philadelphia County, each ranked against other counties.
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