County profile · South Carolina
Chester County, SC market data
How Chester County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 33,001
- +2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 13,159
- Median household income
- $52,458
- +23.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $158,300
- Jobs located here
- 10,197
- Highest market score
- 81
- Insurance agencies, #198 of 2,272 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Chester County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Chester County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Chester County has an estimated 33,001 people and 13,159 households. Population estimates show Chester County grew 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Chester County is $52,458, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chester County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Of the business types scored in Chester County, insurance agencies (81), real estate businesses (69) and landscaping and lawn care companies (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #198 of 2,272 scored counties.
Chester County is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (61% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (72% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chester County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 81 | #198 of 2,272 | 12 | 9.1 | $2.8M | 226 | 7 |
| Real estate | 69 | #227 of 2,229 | 14 | 10.6 | Index only | 283 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 66 | #327 of 1,493 | 5 | 3.8 | $3.3M | 111 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 65 | #341 of 2,176 | 6 | 4.6 | Index only | 525 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #402 of 2,057 | 11 | 8.4 | $2.9M | 118 | 9 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 61 | #448 of 1,707 | 5 | 3.8 | $6.3M | 133 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 58 | #848 of 2,401 | 43 | 32.7 | $276K | 103 | 13 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 57 | #592 of 1,771 | 8 | 6.1 | $2M | 121 | 19 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 55 | #799 of 2,063 | 7 | 5.3 | $5.7M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 55 | #846 of 2,087 | 11 | 8.4 | $1.9M | 146 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 55 | #967 of 2,394 | 57 | 43.3 | $214K | 141 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 54 | #994 of 2,405 | 53 | 40.3 | $750K | 113 | 14 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 54 | #1,009 of 2,405 | 97 | 73.7 | $410K | 110 | 39 |
| Pizza | 53 | #890 of 2,090 | 7 | 5.3 | $5.7M | 112 | 23 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 52 | #842 of 1,889 | 7 | 5.3 | $5.7M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 50 | #1,126 of 2,210 | 19 | 14.4 | $1.1M | 122 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,388 of 2,385 | 35 | 26.6 | $277K | 130 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 42 | #1,436 of 2,222 | 15 | 11.4 | $2.6M | 87 | 23 |
| Auto repair shops | 42 | #1,563 of 2,378 | 32 | 24.3 | $371K | 83 | 12 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 41 | #930 of 1,461 | 5 | 3.8 | $1.9M | 73 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 41 | #1,550 of 2,358 | 23 | 17.5 | $1.7M | 72 | 25 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 39 | #1,198 of 1,656 | 14 | 10.6 | $873K | 49 | 4 |
| Gyms | 36 | #1,345 of 1,792 | 6 | 4.6 | $1.1M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 35 | #1,206 of 1,611 | 5 | 3.8 | $791K | 79 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 35 | #1,731 of 2,200 | 19 | 14.4 | $488K | 56 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 34 | #1,128 of 1,485 | 8 | 6.1 | $1.2M | 43 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 34 | #1,549 of 2,070 | 14 | 10.6 | $5M | 54 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 33 | #1,699 of 2,088 | 11 | 8.4 | $581K | 88 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 29 | #1,119 of 1,327 | 5 | 3.8 | $2.4M | 77 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | 29 | #1,245 of 1,472 | 8 | 6.1 | $228K | 34 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 29 | #1,821 of 2,261 | 15 | 11.4 | $4.7M | 60 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 29 | #1,973 of 2,402 | 33 | 25.1 | $2.1M | 63 | 13 |
| Hair salons | 29 | #2,049 of 2,339 | 26 | 19.8 | $373K | 87 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 23 | #1,070 of 1,160 | 5 | 3.8 | $6.3M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 21 | #1,239 of 1,334 | 5 | 3.8 | $1.3M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $2.4M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $3.1M | 311 | 4 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $3M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $4M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $4.1M | 170 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | Index only | 22 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | Index only | 147 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $3.2M | 193 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $8.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $16.3M | Too few | 9 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $12.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $12.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $31.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chester 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 | $11.9M | $902 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $39.5M | $3,004 | 116 |
| Food away from home | $39.7M | $3,020 | 74 |
| Groceries | $70.3M | $5,344 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $9.7M | $737 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4M | $301 | 52 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.4M | $486 | 49 |
| Medical and dental services | $12.2M | $929 | 72 |
| Pets | $9.3M | $705 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $20.5M | $1,556 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $34.1M | $2,589 | 132 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $31.6M | $2,405 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16.3M | $1,240 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $171.6M | $13,042 | 78 |
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 Chester County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 33,001+2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 13,159
- Median age
- 41.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 581 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 55
- Median household income
- $52,458+23.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $68,310
- Median home value
- $158,300
- Jobs located here
- 10,197
- Daytime population
- 27,098Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chester County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Chester County at 33,001 people in 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 13,159 households. Median household income rose 23.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Chester County, SC spend?
Households in Chester County spend about $171.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $70.3M on groceries and $39.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Chester County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chester County, SC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chester County are for insurance agencies (81), real estate businesses (69) and landscaping and lawn care companies (66). Chester County ranks #198 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Chester County, SC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Chester County is $52,458 a year, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $158,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Chester County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (61% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (72% 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. 35 of the 56 business types have a score in Chester County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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