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Somerset County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Somerset County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 72,004
- −2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 29,344
- Median household income
- $61,446
- +25.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $150,600
- Jobs located here
- 23,480
- Highest market score
- 74
- Clothing and shoe stores, #249 of 2,087 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 72,004 people live in Somerset County, in 29,344 households. Population estimates show Somerset County declined 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Somerset County is $61,446 a year, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Somerset County spend the most on groceries (an index of 97, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (59).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Somerset County are for clothing and shoe stores (74), real estate agents and brokers (73) and real estate businesses (72). Somerset County ranks #249 of 2,087 scored counties for clothing and shoe stores.
Somerset County is part of the Somerset area. For its number of households, Somerset County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (81% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Somerset County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Somerset 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and shoe stores | 74 | #249 of 2,087 | 14 | 4.8 | $4M | 318 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 73 | #116 of 2,176 | 17 | 5.8 | Index only | 508 | 9 |
| Real estate | 72 | #154 of 2,229 | 23 | 7.8 | Index only | 472 | 18 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 70 | #372 of 2,210 | 30 | 10.2 | $1.9M | 214 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 67 | #263 of 1,707 | 5 | 1.7 | $16M | 336 | 18 |
| Convenience stores | 66 | #553 of 2,261 | 24 | 8.2 | $7.5M | 96 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #431 of 2,057 | 21 | 7.2 | $3.8M | 157 | 39 |
| Child care and preschools | 62 | #475 of 1,611 | 9 | 3.1 | $1.3M | 132 | 11 |
| Barbershops | 57 | #507 of 1,356 | 5 | 1.7 | $5.1M | 269 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 55 | #941 of 2,222 | 30 | 10.2 | $3.3M | 107 | 32 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 55 | #979 of 2,402 | 59 | 20.1 | $3.1M | 90 | 17 |
| Nail salons | 53 | #579 of 1,328 | 8 | 2.7 | $3.2M | 189 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 53 | #647 of 1,451 | 10 | 3.4 | $2.6M | 104 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 53 | #811 of 1,886 | 19 | 6.5 | $1.6M | 163 | 15 |
| Roofing and gutters | 52 | #543 of 1,177 | 7 | 2.4 | $11.4M | 135 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 50 | #1,008 of 2,070 | 18 | 6.1 | $10M | 108 | 14 |
| Spas and skin care | 49 | #920 of 1,769 | 24 | 8.2 | $1.1M | 120 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 47 | #1,294 of 2,405 | 118 | 40.2 | $831K | 125 | 47 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 44 | #1,027 of 1,656 | 12 | 4.1 | $2.5M | 142 | 41 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 44 | #1,448 of 2,405 | 261 | 88.9 | $376K | 101 | 92 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 43 | #841 of 1,302 | 11 | 3.7 | $2.8M | 88 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 43 | #1,272 of 2,063 | 25 | 8.5 | $3.9M | 106 | 12 |
| Insurance agencies | 41 | #1,419 of 2,272 | 35 | 11.9 | $1.4M | 114 | 21 |
| Gas stations | 38 | #1,653 of 2,358 | 32 | 10.9 | $2M | 83 | 30 |
| Pizza | 36 | #1,607 of 2,090 | 36 | 12.3 | $2.7M | 54 | 32 |
| Electricians | 35 | #905 of 1,160 | 9 | 3.1 | $8.9M | 74 | 21 |
| Funeral homes | 35 | #1,100 of 1,472 | 17 | 5.8 | $334K | 49 | 12 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 34 | #1,011 of 1,327 | 10 | 3.4 | $2.6M | 85 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | 33 | #1,146 of 1,422 | 15 | 5.1 | $2M | 84 | 10 |
| Tire shops | 33 | #1,182 of 1,530 | 12 | 4.1 | $2.2M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 33 | #2,024 of 2,385 | 108 | 36.8 | $234K | 110 | 28 |
| Gyms | 31 | #1,466 of 1,792 | 18 | 6.1 | $1.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 31 | #1,751 of 2,088 | 32 | 10.9 | $604K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 28 | #2,144 of 2,394 | 199 | 67.8 | $153K | 100 | 77 |
| House cleaning | 27 | #773 of 847 | 9 | 3.1 | $3.6M | 57 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,136 of 2,401 | 121 | 41.2 | $217K | 81 | 46 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 25 | #1,740 of 1,889 | 34 | 11.6 | $2.9M | 70 | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 24 | #1,380 of 1,490 | 23 | 7.8 | $1.3M | 55 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 23 | #1,696 of 1,771 | 29 | 9.9 | $1.1M | 67 | 37 |
| Hair salons | 23 | #2,163 of 2,339 | 70 | 23.9 | $362K | 84 | 23 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 21 | #1,433 of 1,493 | 19 | 6.5 | $1.7M | 59 | 28 |
| Laundromats | 20 | #707 of 785 | 9 | 3.1 | $6.3M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 20 | #1,250 of 1,334 | 13 | 4.4 | $1.5M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 18 | #2,284 of 2,378 | 80 | 27.3 | $328K | 74 | 43 |
| Veterinarians | 15 | #1,431 of 1,485 | 14 | 4.8 | $1.1M | 41 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 12 | #2,183 of 2,200 | 41 | 14.0 | $382K | 44 | 18 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 10 | #1,443 of 1,461 | 14 | 4.8 | $1.1M | 44 | 9 |
| Pet stores | 4 | #972 of 974 | 9 | 3.1 | $1.7M | 38 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | Index only | 402 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | 6 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $56.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $32.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $30.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $19.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Somerset 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 | $26.2M | $894 | 93 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $63M | $2,147 | 83 |
| Food away from home | $98.1M | $3,342 | 82 |
| Groceries | $180.7M | $6,157 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $25.3M | $863 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $11.9M | $405 | 70 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $19.3M | $659 | 67 |
| Medical and dental services | $30.4M | $1,036 | 80 |
| Pets | $15.7M | $534 | 59 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $56.6M | $1,929 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $50M | $1,704 | 87 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $80M | $2,725 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $32.7M | $1,114 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $470.7M | $16,040 | 96 |
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 Somerset County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 72,004−2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 29,344
- Median age
- 46.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 1,075 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 68
- Median household income
- $61,446+25.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,574
- Median home value
- $150,600
- Jobs located here
- 23,480
- Daytime population
- 64,960Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Somerset County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Somerset County at 72,004 people in 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 29,344 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Somerset County, PA spend?
Households in Somerset County spend about $470.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $180.7M on groceries and $98.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Somerset County runs highest on groceries (an index of 97, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Somerset County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Somerset County, clothing and shoe stores (74), real estate agents and brokers (73) and real estate businesses (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing and shoe stores, that ranks #249 of 2,087 scored counties.
How does Somerset County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Somerset County is $61,446, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $150,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (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. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Somerset County, each ranked against other counties.
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