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Snyder County, PA market data
How Snyder County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 39,655
- −0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 14,600
- Median household income
- $66,876
- +13.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $215,300
- Jobs located here
- 15,607
- Highest market score
- 76
- Real estate agents and brokers, #65 of 2,176 scored counties
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What this means
Snyder County has an estimated 39,655 people and 14,600 households. Population estimates show Snyder County declined 0.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Snyder County is $66,876, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 13.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Snyder County runs highest on groceries (an index of 101, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (63).
Of the business types scored in Snyder County, real estate agents and brokers (76), real estate businesses (75) and spas and skin care studios (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #65 of 2,176 scored counties.
Snyder County is part of the Selinsgrove area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery and convenience stores (68% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (77% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Snyder County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Snyder 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 agents and brokers | 76 | #65 of 2,176 | 8 | 5.5 | Index only | 561 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 75 | #96 of 2,229 | 13 | 8.9 | Index only | 434 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 65 | #347 of 1,769 | 6 | 4.1 | $2.2M | 253 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 59 | #622 of 2,088 | 13 | 8.9 | $827K | 125 | 5 |
| Roofing and gutters | 53 | #525 of 1,177 | 5 | 3.4 | $8.5M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 53 | #645 of 1,490 | 5 | 3.4 | $3.2M | 133 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 52 | #1,051 of 2,261 | 13 | 8.9 | $7.1M | 91 | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 50 | #846 of 1,707 | 8 | 5.5 | $5.3M | 111 | 18 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 50 | #930 of 1,886 | 12 | 8.2 | $1.3M | 134 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 50 | #1,126 of 2,222 | 16 | 11.0 | $3.2M | 106 | 28 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 49 | #891 of 1,771 | 10 | 6.8 | $1.7M | 102 | 16 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,121 of 2,057 | 18 | 12.3 | $2.4M | 97 | 28 |
| Gyms | 47 | #1,014 of 1,792 | 8 | 5.5 | $1.3M | 103 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 47 | #1,303 of 2,358 | 14 | 9.6 | $2.4M | 100 | 16 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 45 | #1,204 of 2,063 | 14 | 9.6 | $3.7M | 100 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 44 | #1,321 of 2,272 | 20 | 13.7 | $1.3M | 106 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 43 | #1,272 of 2,070 | 14 | 9.6 | $6.6M | 71 | 7 |
| Electricians | 42 | #771 of 1,160 | 5 | 3.4 | $8.5M | 71 | 10 |
| Barbershops | 42 | #893 of 1,356 | 7 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 40 | #1,005 of 1,493 | 8 | 5.5 | $2.1M | 73 | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 40 | #1,142 of 1,656 | 9 | 6.2 | $1.8M | 99 | 21 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #1,403 of 2,087 | 28 | 19.2 | $1.1M | 83 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 40 | #1,521 of 2,210 | 39 | 26.7 | $761K | 86 | 12 |
| Child care and preschools | 38 | #1,144 of 1,611 | 9 | 6.2 | $727K | 73 | 10 |
| Pizza | 37 | #1,556 of 2,090 | 15 | 10.3 | $3.4M | 68 | 28 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 36 | #1,755 of 2,402 | 46 | 31.5 | $2M | 60 | 14 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 36 | #1,773 of 2,405 | 145 | 99.3 | $356K | 96 | 68 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 36 | #1,794 of 2,405 | 75 | 51.4 | $688K | 104 | 32 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 35 | #1,945 of 2,385 | 61 | 41.8 | $218K | 102 | 16 |
| Tire shops | 34 | #1,172 of 1,530 | 9 | 6.2 | $1.6M | 63 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 33 | #1,546 of 1,889 | 19 | 13.0 | $2.7M | 66 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 33 | #1,971 of 2,394 | 96 | 65.8 | $165K | 108 | 46 |
| Car washes and detailing | 26 | #1,286 of 1,451 | 9 | 6.2 | $1.6M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 23 | #2,169 of 2,339 | 44 | 30.1 | $302K | 70 | 13 |
| Physical therapy | 22 | #1,317 of 1,422 | 10 | 6.8 | $1.6M | 66 | 8 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 21 | #1,195 of 1,302 | 8 | 5.5 | $2M | 63 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 21 | #1,245 of 1,327 | 9 | 6.2 | $1.6M | 51 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 17 | #2,307 of 2,378 | 49 | 33.6 | $289K | 65 | 33 |
| Auto repair and car care | 17 | #2,324 of 2,401 | 82 | 56.2 | $172K | 64 | 39 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 11 | #1,439 of 1,461 | 8 | 5.5 | $1M | 41 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 10 | #2,192 of 2,200 | 23 | 15.8 | $361K | 41 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 7 | #964 of 974 | 8 | 5.5 | $1M | 23 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $655K | 96 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $2.7M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.1 | $4.4M | 265 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.1 | $2.8M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $14.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $29.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $17.1M | Too few | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $14.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $17.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $10.7M | Too few | 5 |
Household spending in Snyder 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 | $14.1M | $969 | 101 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $33.5M | $2,297 | 89 |
| Food away from home | $51.6M | $3,535 | 87 |
| Groceries | $92.9M | $6,362 | 101 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.3M | $911 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.5M | $448 | 77 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.7M | $736 | 75 |
| Medical and dental services | $15.9M | $1,087 | 84 |
| Pets | $8.3M | $569 | 63 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $29.7M | $2,034 | 99 |
| Vehicle insurance | $26.6M | $1,823 | 93 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $42.3M | $2,899 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $17.1M | $1,174 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $244.5M | $16,747 | 101 |
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 Snyder County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 39,655−0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 14,600
- Median age
- 42.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 329 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 121
- Median household income
- $66,876+13.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,472
- Median home value
- $215,300
- Jobs located here
- 15,607
- Daytime population
- 38,522Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Snyder County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Snyder County at 39,655 people in 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 14,600 households. Median household income rose 13.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Snyder County, PA spend?
Households in Snyder County spend about $244.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $92.9M on groceries and $51.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Snyder County spend the most on groceries (an index of 101, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (63).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Snyder County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Snyder County are for real estate agents and brokers (76), real estate businesses (75) and spas and skin care studios (65). Snyder County ranks #65 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Snyder County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Snyder County is $66,876 a year, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $215,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Snyder County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery and convenience stores (68% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (77% 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. 42 of the 56 business types have a score in Snyder County, each ranked against other counties.
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