Market rankings · Oregon
Pet grooming and boarding businesses in Oregon
Markets across Oregon ranked by the Groundwork market score for pet grooming and boarding businesses, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 700
- 53 chain locations (8%)
- Official establishments
- 395
- +13.8% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $1.7B
- On pets
- Listings per 10k households
- 4.1
- 14% above the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $2.5M
- 2% below the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #24 of 51
- Market score 51 · Upper middle
A site report maps the pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings around any address in Oregon by name and distance, and the spending within reach.
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
As of September 2026, map listings count 700 pet grooming and boarding businesses in Oregon. 53 of them (8%) are chain locations, against 9% across the U.S. That comes to 4.1 for every 10,000 households, 14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6.
Households in Oregon spend about $1.7B a year on pets, or $1,014 per household, 12% above the U.S. average. That works out to $2.5M per business, 2% below the U.S. figure of $2.5M. That spending covers all pets, which pet grooming and boarding businesses share with other businesses in the trade.
The official count of businesses with payroll classed as pet care (except veterinary) in Oregon was 395 in 2023, up 13.8% from 2019. That is one for every 4,350 households, against one for every 5,057 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count rose 25.2% over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 28 SBA-backed loans worth $8.2M have gone to businesses classed as pet care (except veterinary) in Oregon.
Among the 50 states and DC, Oregon ranks #24 for pet grooming and boarding businesses, with a Groundwork market score of 51 (upper middle). Of the 8 scored metro areas in or partly in Oregon, the Corvallis metro area scores highest (85). Of the 9 scored small-town markets in or partly in Oregon, the Hermiston-Pendleton area scores highest (84).
Every market in Oregon for pet grooming and boarding businesses
Download the ranking (CSV)Numbered by Groundwork market score among the markets based in Oregon, highest first; the U.S. rank compares each market with every other of its kind. A metro area that crosses a state line is listed in each state it reaches, and numbered only in the state its page is under. How the score works.
Metro areas
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Corvallis, OR | 85 | 10 | 2.6 | $3.8M | +4.4% | #3 of 386 |
| 2Salem, OR | 59 | 61 | 3.8 | $2.5M | +2.7% | #126 of 386 |
| 3Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 58 | 394 | 3.9 | $2.9M | +1.0% | #135 of 386 |
| 4Eugene-Springfield, OR | 52 | 51 | 3.2 | $2.8M | −0.7% | #179 of 386 |
| 5Albany, OR | 51 | 25 | 4.9 | $1.8M | +3.0% | #197 of 386 |
| 6Grants Pass, OR | 44 | 20 | 5.4 | $1.6M | −0.4% | #254 of 386 |
| 7Medford, OR | 43 | 43 | 4.7 | $2M | −0.9% | #257 of 386 |
| 8Bend, OR | 41 | 66 | 6.3 | $1.7M | +7.0% | #272 of 386 |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Hermiston-Pendleton, OR | 84 | 7 | 2.1 | $4.1M | +1.8% | #6 of 387 |
| 2Klamath Falls, OR | 68 | 12 | 4.1 | $1.9M | +0.9% | #62 of 387 |
| 3Roseburg, OR | 67 | 18 | 3.8 | $2.2M | +0.6% | #66 of 387 |
| 4Coos Bay-North Bend, OR | 61 | 14 | 4.9 | $1.7M | −1.5% | #113 of 387 |
| 5The Dalles, OR | 55 | 5 | 4.7 | $1.8M | −1.1% | #155 of 387 |
| 6Newport, OR | 49 | 11 | 4.8 | $1.8M | +0.3% | #202 of 387 |
| 7Ontario, OR-ID | 48 | 14 | 7.0 | $1.2M | +5.0% | #217 of 387 |
| 8Hood River, OR | 46 | 7 | 7.8 | $1.4M | −0.7% | #231 of 387 |
| 9Astoria, OR | 39 | 11 | 6.1 | $1.5M | −0.6% | #273 of 387 |
| La Grande, OR | Not scored | 4 | 3.7 | $2.3M | −1.0% | |
| Brookings, OR | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $2.4M | −3.8% | |
| Baker City, OR | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $2M | −0.4% |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Benton County, OR | 86 | 10 | 2.6 | $3.8M | +4.4% | #17 of 1,461 |
| 2Umatilla County, OR | 72 | 7 | 2.4 | $3.6M | +1.5% | #176 of 1,461 |
| 3Marion County, OR | 67 | 49 | 3.9 | $2.5M | +2.7% | #304 of 1,461 |
| 4Polk County, OR | 66 | 12 | 3.6 | $2.8M | +2.3% | #320 of 1,461 |
| 5Washington County, OR | 65 | 102 | 4.3 | $2.7M | +1.8% | #350 of 1,461 |
| 6Multnomah County, OR | 64 | 100 | 2.9 | $3.8M | −2.6% | #370 of 1,461 |
| 7Columbia County, OR | 61 | 9 | 4.3 | $2.3M | +2.6% | #452 of 1,461 |
| 8Yamhill County, OR | 61 | 18 | 4.6 | $2.2M | +2.2% | #455 of 1,461 |
| 9Linn County, OR | 61 | 25 | 4.9 | $1.8M | +3.0% | #466 of 1,461 |
| 10Lane County, OR | 59 | 51 | 3.2 | $2.8M | −0.7% | #504 of 1,461 |
| 11Douglas County, OR | 56 | 18 | 3.8 | $2.2M | +0.6% | #581 of 1,461 |
| 12Jefferson County, OR | 56 | 5 | 5.7 | $1.6M | +4.7% | #593 of 1,461 |
| 13Klamath County, OR | 55 | 12 | 4.1 | $1.9M | +0.9% | #610 of 1,461 |
| 14Clackamas County, OR | 53 | 85 | 5.2 | $2.2M | +0.9% | #652 of 1,461 |
| 15Jackson County, OR | 53 | 43 | 4.7 | $2M | −0.9% | #658 of 1,461 |
| 16Crook County, OR | 53 | 6 | 5.6 | $1.8M | +10.6% | #663 of 1,461 |
| 17Josephine County, OR | 52 | 20 | 5.4 | $1.6M | −0.4% | #692 of 1,461 |
| 18Coos County, OR | 51 | 14 | 4.9 | $1.7M | −1.5% | #720 of 1,461 |
| 19Deschutes County, OR | 49 | 55 | 6.5 | $1.7M | +6.8% | #769 of 1,461 |
| 20Wasco County, OR | 41 | 5 | 4.7 | $1.8M | −1.1% | #933 of 1,461 |
| 21Hood River County, OR | 41 | 7 | 7.8 | $1.4M | −0.7% | #947 of 1,461 |
| 22Lincoln County, OR | 38 | 11 | 4.8 | $1.8M | +0.3% | #1,012 of 1,461 |
| 23Clatsop County, OR | 31 | 11 | 6.1 | $1.5M | −0.6% | #1,165 of 1,461 |
| 24Malheur County, OR | 27 | 7 | 6.8 | $1.1M | +1.9% | #1,255 of 1,461 |
| Tillamook County, OR | Not scored | 4 | 3.4 | $2.6M | −0.3% |
Show all 36 counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County, OR | Not scored | 4 | 3.7 | $2.3M | −1.0% | |
| Curry County, OR | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $2.4M | −3.8% | |
| Baker County, OR | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $2M | −0.4% | |
| Morrow County, OR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.1% | |
| Lake County, OR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.2% | |
| Wallowa County, OR | Not scored | 1 | 3.0 | $2.9M | +2.6% | |
| Harney County, OR | Not scored | 2 | 6.4 | $1.3M | −1.7% | |
| Grant County, OR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.3% | |
| Gilliam County, OR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.1% | |
| Sherman County, OR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +9.1% | |
| Wheeler County, OR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.8% |
Markets with fewer than 5 pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many pet grooming and boarding businesses are in Oregon?
Oregon has 700 pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings as of September 2026. 53 of them (8%) are chain locations. The listings count groomers, boarding, dog daycare and pet sitters. Official counts show 395 businesses with payroll classed as pet care (except veterinary) in 2023, up 13.8% from 2019.
How much do households in Oregon spend on pets?
About $1.7B a year, or $1,014 per household. That is 12% above the U.S. average (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 700 pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings, it comes to $2.5M per business. The spending figure covers all pets, not only pet grooming and boarding businesses. It is estimated from the incomes of the 1,718,422 households in Oregon and national spending patterns by income.
How does Oregon compare with the U.S. for pet grooming and boarding businesses?
Oregon has 4.1 pet grooming and boarding businesses per 10,000 households, 14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6. Spending per business is $2.5M, 2% below the U.S. figure of $2.5M. At the national ratio of pet grooming and boarding businesses to household spending, Oregon would have about 685, against 700 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 4,350 households, against one for every 5,057 across the U.S. The official count rose 13.8% from 2019 to 2023, against +25.2% for the U.S.
Which market in Oregon has the highest market score for pet grooming and boarding businesses?
Among 8 scored metro areas in or partly in Oregon, the Corvallis metro area scores highest, at 85 (high). Among 9 scored small-town markets in or partly in Oregon, the Hermiston-Pendleton area scores highest, at 84 (high). Among 24 scored counties in Oregon, Benton County scores highest, at 86 (high). Scores compare each market with others of its kind across the U.S.
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. Oregon scores 51 for pet grooming and boarding businesses (upper middle), #24 of the 50 states and DC.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in Oregon. It maps the pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
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