County profile · Pennsylvania
Washington County, PA market data
How Washington County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 210,802
- +0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 88,505
- Median household income
- $78,958
- +24.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $228,500
- Jobs located here
- 86,923
- Highest market score
- 78
- Grocery stores, #230 of 2,070 scored counties
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What this means
Washington County has an estimated 210,802 people and 88,505 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Washington County grew 0.7%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Washington County is $78,958, 2% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 24.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Washington 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 Washington County, grocery stores (78), grocery and convenience stores (77) and mortgage brokers and lenders (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #230 of 2,070 scored counties.
Washington County is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Washington County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 78 | #230 of 2,070 | 45 | 5.1 | $13.3M | 143 | 26 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 77 | #245 of 2,402 | 148 | 16.7 | $4M | 119 | 39 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 74 | #71 of 887 | 13 | 1.5 | Index only | 316 | 10 |
| Property management | 74 | #90 of 910 | 10 | 1.1 | Index only | 288 | 29 |
| Convenience stores | 74 | #326 of 2,261 | 77 | 8.7 | $7.8M | 99 | 13 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 68 | #347 of 2,063 | 61 | 6.9 | $5.8M | 156 | 42 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 67 | #304 of 2,176 | 152 | 17.2 | Index only | 193 | 51 |
| Dry cleaners | 66 | #92 of 507 | 10 | 1.1 | $20.1M | 128 | 6 |
| Gyms | 65 | #349 of 1,792 | 47 | 5.3 | $1.7M | 133 | 26 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 65 | #531 of 2,405 | 407 | 46.0 | $865K | 130 | 131 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 63 | #612 of 2,222 | 98 | 11.1 | $3.6M | 118 | 160 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 63 | #632 of 2,405 | 780 | 88.1 | $451K | 122 | 337 |
| Home inspectors | 62 | #108 of 415 | 5 | 0.6 | Index only | 122 | 5 |
| Real estate | 62 | #498 of 2,229 | 180 | 20.3 | Index only | 205 | 115 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 61 | #190 of 777 | 13 | 1.5 | $6.3M | 154 | 26 |
| Pest control | 61 | #205 of 699 | 8 | 0.9 | $14.2M | 139 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 61 | #466 of 1,707 | 60 | 6.8 | $4.7M | 98 | 70 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 59 | #442 of 1,302 | 31 | 3.5 | $3.4M | 110 | 12 |
| Roofing and gutters | 58 | #408 of 1,177 | 32 | 3.6 | $8.7M | 103 | 19 |
| Tire shops | 58 | #565 of 1,530 | 28 | 3.2 | $2.8M | 112 | 11 |
| Barbershops | 57 | #514 of 1,356 | 32 | 3.6 | $2.8M | 148 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 56 | #652 of 1,769 | 66 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 154 | 24 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 56 | #701 of 1,889 | 78 | 8.8 | $4.5M | 109 | 46 |
| House cleaning | 55 | #316 of 847 | 16 | 1.8 | $7.1M | 111 | 40 |
| Home repair trades | 55 | #792 of 2,057 | 122 | 13.8 | $2.3M | 94 | 146 |
| Child care and preschools | 54 | #705 of 1,611 | 45 | 5.1 | $1.1M | 113 | 74 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 54 | #851 of 2,088 | 111 | 12.5 | $733K | 111 | 52 |
| Hair salons | 53 | #1,000 of 2,339 | 165 | 18.6 | $540K | 125 | 77 |
| Laundromats | 52 | #362 of 785 | 18 | 2.0 | $11.1M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 52 | #544 of 1,160 | 30 | 3.4 | $9.3M | 78 | 57 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 52 | #978 of 2,087 | 140 | 15.8 | $1.4M | 113 | 70 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #656 of 1,328 | 44 | 5.0 | $2M | 121 | 25 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 51 | #1,103 of 2,210 | 197 | 22.3 | $1M | 116 | 76 |
| Pizza | 50 | #1,035 of 2,090 | 94 | 10.6 | $3.7M | 74 | 160 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 49 | #259 of 479 | 6 | 0.7 | $13.1M | 95 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 49 | #1,208 of 2,385 | 315 | 35.6 | $283K | 133 | 134 |
| Car washes and detailing | 43 | #902 of 1,451 | 36 | 4.1 | $2.2M | 87 | 14 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 43 | #1,122 of 1,771 | 75 | 8.5 | $1.5M | 90 | 150 |
| Gas stations | 43 | #1,479 of 2,358 | 111 | 12.5 | $1.6M | 69 | 66 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 41 | #912 of 1,334 | 51 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 79 | 26 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 40 | #999 of 1,493 | 51 | 5.8 | $2.2M | 76 | 102 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 40 | #1,277 of 1,886 | 96 | 10.8 | $1.1M | 113 | 80 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #1,010 of 1,472 | 45 | 5.1 | $323K | 48 | 28 |
| Insurance agencies | 38 | #1,531 of 2,272 | 110 | 12.4 | $1.3M | 103 | 77 |
| Pet stores | 37 | #690 of 974 | 24 | 2.7 | $2.4M | 53 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 36 | #1,796 of 2,401 | 319 | 36.0 | $246K | 92 | 147 |
| Auto repair shops | 33 | #1,909 of 2,378 | 198 | 22.4 | $397K | 89 | 112 |
| Physical therapy | 30 | #1,219 of 1,422 | 77 | 8.7 | $1.4M | 58 | 36 |
| Veterinarians | 29 | #1,229 of 1,485 | 37 | 4.2 | $1.5M | 57 | 25 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 29 | #1,399 of 1,656 | 100 | 11.3 | $1.1M | 60 | 160 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 28 | #2,154 of 2,394 | 840 | 94.9 | $127K | 83 | 335 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 26 | #1,169 of 1,327 | 35 | 4.0 | $2.2M | 73 | 38 |
| Chiropractors | 25 | #1,368 of 1,490 | 81 | 9.2 | $1.3M | 55 | 44 |
| Pet businesses | 22 | #2,074 of 2,200 | 120 | 13.6 | $477K | 54 | 54 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 21 | #1,349 of 1,461 | 42 | 4.7 | $1.4M | 54 | 26 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.2 | $53.2M | Too few | 3 |
Household spending in Washington 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 | $78.6M | $888 | 93 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $181.6M | $2,052 | 79 |
| Food away from home | $352.1M | $3,978 | 98 |
| Groceries | $597.9M | $6,755 | 107 |
| Personal care products and services | $89.1M | $1,006 | 100 |
| Child care and other personal services | $51M | $576 | 99 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $81.4M | $919 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $106.4M | $1,202 | 93 |
| Pets | $57.3M | $647 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $200.6M | $2,266 | 110 |
| Vehicle insurance | $142.7M | $1,612 | 82 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $279.8M | $3,161 | 105 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $113.9M | $1,287 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.6B | $18,085 | 109 |
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 Washington County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 210,802+0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 88,505
- Median age
- 44.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 857 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 245
- Median household income
- $78,958+24.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $105,512
- Median home value
- $228,500
- Jobs located here
- 86,923
- Daytime population
- 199,845Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Washington County?
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Questions
How fast is Washington County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Washington County at 210,802 people in 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 88,505 households. Median household income rose 24.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Washington County, PA spend?
Households in Washington County spend about $1.6B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $597.9M on groceries and $352.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Washington 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 Washington County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Washington County are for grocery stores (78), grocery and convenience stores (77) and mortgage brokers and lenders (74). Washington County ranks #230 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
How does Washington County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Washington County is $78,958 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $228,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Washington County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (65% 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. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Washington County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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