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Chambers County, TX market data
How Chambers County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 57,594
- +22.6% since 2020
- Households
- 17,229
- Median household income
- $109,804
- +20.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $329,500
- Jobs located here
- 22,262
- Highest market score
- 96
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #1 of 1,771 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Chambers County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Chambers County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Chambers County has an estimated 57,594 people and 17,229 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Chambers County grew 22.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Chambers County is $109,804, 36% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 20.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chambers County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 143, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on medical and dental services (101).
Of the business types scored in Chambers County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (96); home repair companies (95); and HVAC and plumbing companies (95) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #1 of 1,771 scored counties.
Chambers County is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chambers County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chambers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 96 | #1 of 1,771 | 9 | 5.2 | $3.3M | 197 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 95 | #1 of 2,057 | 14 | 8.1 | $4.1M | 170 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 95 | #1 of 1,707 | 8 | 4.6 | $7.2M | 152 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 93 | #29 of 2,272 | 19 | 11.0 | $2.5M | 202 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 92 | #40 of 2,070 | 9 | 5.2 | $12.9M | 138 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 91 | #5 of 1,886 | 8 | 4.6 | $2.8M | 284 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 91 | #10 of 2,088 | 15 | 8.7 | $1.2M | 174 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 90 | #23 of 2,378 | 25 | 14.5 | $745K | 168 | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 87 | #11 of 1,490 | 5 | 2.9 | $4.5M | 187 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 87 | #22 of 2,394 | 65 | 37.7 | $344K | 226 | 12 |
| Veterinarians | 87 | #31 of 1,485 | 7 | 4.1 | $2.7M | 100 | 3 |
| Gyms | 85 | #35 of 1,792 | 10 | 5.8 | $1.7M | 133 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 85 | #59 of 2,401 | 57 | 33.1 | $327K | 122 | 13 |
| Hair salons | 84 | #47 of 2,339 | 31 | 18.0 | $589K | 137 | 6 |
| Real estate | 83 | #12 of 2,229 | 29 | 16.8 | Index only | 237 | 13 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 83 | #14 of 2,176 | 24 | 13.9 | Index only | 228 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 82 | #63 of 1,611 | 7 | 4.1 | $1.6M | 156 | 10 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 81 | #29 of 887 | 5 | 2.9 | Index only | 153 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 81 | #60 of 1,769 | 14 | 8.1 | $1.3M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 80 | #94 of 1,656 | 11 | 6.4 | $2M | 114 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 79 | #161 of 2,210 | 27 | 15.7 | $1.4M | 163 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 79 | #176 of 2,087 | 19 | 11.0 | $2M | 160 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 79 | #214 of 2,402 | 41 | 23.8 | $2.8M | 83 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 76 | #151 of 2,200 | 27 | 15.7 | $707K | 81 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 74 | #332 of 2,261 | 22 | 12.8 | $5.3M | 67 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 71 | #192 of 1,302 | 7 | 4.1 | $3.2M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 71 | #258 of 1,530 | 8 | 4.6 | $2.3M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 71 | #276 of 2,385 | 70 | 40.6 | $261K | 123 | 11 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 68 | #369 of 2,063 | 24 | 13.9 | $3.3M | 88 | 7 |
| Nail salons | 67 | #226 of 1,328 | 11 | 6.4 | $1.7M | 99 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 67 | #311 of 1,461 | 10 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 75 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 64 | #371 of 1,451 | 7 | 4.1 | $2.7M | 106 | 4 |
| Pizza | 64 | #514 of 2,090 | 16 | 9.3 | $4.9M | 96 | 41 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 64 | #591 of 2,405 | 130 | 75.5 | $603K | 91 | 25 |
| Pet stores | 61 | #305 of 974 | 7 | 4.1 | $2.7M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 59 | #596 of 1,889 | 31 | 18.0 | $2.5M | 61 | 7 |
| Barbershops | 58 | #505 of 1,356 | 14 | 8.1 | $1.3M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 56 | #938 of 2,405 | 249 | 144.5 | $315K | 85 | 73 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 45 | #1,362 of 2,222 | 44 | 25.5 | $1.8M | 58 | 41 |
| Gas stations | 43 | #1,495 of 2,358 | 65 | 37.7 | $880K | 37 | 31 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $9.7M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $482K | 71 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $7.4M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $14.5M | 171 | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $9.9M | 155 | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $5.8M | 142 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $9.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $28.9M | Too few | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $14.9M | Too few | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $8.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $38.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $18.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $22.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chambers 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 | $18.6M | $1,081 | 113 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $57.2M | $3,318 | 128 |
| Food away from home | $78.4M | $4,553 | 112 |
| Groceries | $115.7M | $6,715 | 106 |
| Personal care products and services | $18.3M | $1,059 | 105 |
| Child care and other personal services | $11M | $637 | 110 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $17.3M | $1,005 | 102 |
| Medical and dental services | $22.4M | $1,298 | 101 |
| Pets | $19.1M | $1,108 | 122 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $38.7M | $2,243 | 109 |
| Vehicle insurance | $48.1M | $2,793 | 143 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $57.8M | $3,358 | 111 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $29.7M | $1,725 | 122 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $297.7M | $17,282 | 104 |
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 Chambers County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 57,594+22.6% since 2020
- Households
- 17,229
- Median age
- 36.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 597 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 86
- Median household income
- $109,804+20.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $127,986
- Median home value
- $329,500
- Jobs located here
- 22,262
- Daytime population
- 47,989Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chambers County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Chambers County at 57,594 people in 2025, up 22.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 17,229 households. Median household income rose 20.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Chambers County, TX spend?
Households in Chambers County spend about $297.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $115.7M on groceries and $78.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Chambers County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 143, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on medical and dental services (101).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chambers County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chambers County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (96); home repair companies (95); and HVAC and plumbing companies (95). Chambers County ranks #1 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does Chambers County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Chambers County is $109,804 a year, 36% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 22.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $329,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Chambers County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (56% 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. 40 of the 56 business types have a score in Chambers County, each ranked against other counties.
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