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Comal County, TX market data
How Comal County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 209,166
- +27.9% since 2020
- Households
- 71,354
- Median household income
- $101,889
- +27.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $427,200
- Jobs located here
- 76,984
- Highest market score
- 98
- Grocery stores, #1 of 2,070 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Comal County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Comal County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Comal County has an estimated 209,166 people and 71,354 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Comal County grew 27.9%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Comal County is $101,889, 26% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Comal County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on medical and dental services (101).
Of the business types scored in Comal County, grocery stores (98), grocery and convenience stores (96) and laundromats (93) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #1 of 2,070 scored counties.
Comal County is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for grocery stores (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Comal County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Comal 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 | 98 | #1 of 2,070 | 18 | 2.5 | $26.6M | 286 | 11 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 96 | #8 of 2,402 | 100 | 14.0 | $4.8M | 141 | 14 |
| Laundromats | 93 | #8 of 785 | 6 | 0.8 | $26.7M | 213 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | 91 | #7 of 847 | 10 | 1.4 | $12.4M | 194 | 30 |
| Child care and preschools | 91 | #13 of 1,611 | 33 | 4.6 | $1.4M | 136 | 23 |
| Gas stations | 90 | #30 of 2,358 | 74 | 10.4 | $3.1M | 131 | 50 |
| Convenience stores | 87 | #77 of 2,261 | 66 | 9.2 | $7.2M | 92 | 3 |
| Tire shops | 86 | #32 of 1,530 | 18 | 2.5 | $4.2M | 168 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 84 | #43 of 1,472 | 7 | 1.0 | $1.4M | 212 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 76 | #127 of 1,493 | 41 | 5.7 | $3M | 103 | 70 |
| Pizza | 75 | #176 of 2,090 | 59 | 8.3 | $5.5M | 108 | 136 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 71 | #214 of 1,771 | 68 | 9.5 | $1.8M | 109 | 128 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 70 | #211 of 1,327 | 16 | 2.2 | $4.7M | 153 | 29 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 70 | #376 of 2,222 | 108 | 15.1 | $3M | 98 | 136 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 69 | #254 of 1,461 | 28 | 3.9 | $2.8M | 110 | 26 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 68 | #444 of 2,087 | 109 | 15.3 | $1.5M | 116 | 46 |
| Nail salons | 66 | #253 of 1,328 | 48 | 6.7 | $1.6M | 94 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 66 | #509 of 2,210 | 152 | 21.3 | $1.1M | 120 | 55 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 65 | #347 of 1,707 | 53 | 7.4 | $4.6M | 96 | 83 |
| Pet stores | 64 | #262 of 974 | 22 | 3.1 | $3.6M | 79 | 7 |
| Electricians | 64 | #272 of 1,160 | 23 | 3.2 | $10.6M | 88 | 67 |
| Veterinarians | 64 | #408 of 1,485 | 32 | 4.5 | $2.4M | 90 | 35 |
| Auto repair shops | 64 | #579 of 2,378 | 153 | 21.4 | $494K | 111 | 87 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 64 | #585 of 2,405 | 443 | 62.1 | $731K | 110 | 139 |
| Gyms | 63 | #434 of 1,792 | 60 | 8.4 | $1.2M | 92 | 27 |
| Pet businesses | 63 | #558 of 2,200 | 101 | 14.2 | $774K | 88 | 68 |
| Car washes and detailing | 61 | #448 of 1,451 | 34 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 88 | 13 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 61 | #735 of 2,405 | 849 | 119.0 | $381K | 103 | 339 |
| Property management | 60 | #290 of 910 | 19 | 2.7 | Index only | 117 | 59 |
| Physical therapy | 60 | #451 of 1,422 | 37 | 5.2 | $2.5M | 105 | 34 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 60 | #615 of 2,063 | 82 | 11.5 | $3.9M | 107 | 63 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #751 of 2,401 | 274 | 38.4 | $276K | 103 | 122 |
| Barbershops | 59 | #474 of 1,356 | 49 | 6.9 | $1.5M | 82 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 58 | #525 of 1,490 | 42 | 5.9 | $2.2M | 92 | 27 |
| Home repair trades | 57 | #712 of 2,057 | 115 | 16.1 | $2.1M | 87 | 173 |
| Roofing and gutters | 56 | #456 of 1,177 | 39 | 5.5 | $6.2M | 74 | 23 |
| Insurance agencies | 56 | #931 of 2,272 | 144 | 20.2 | $1.4M | 109 | 104 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 55 | #136 of 325 | 5 | 0.7 | $18.6M | 76 | 7 |
| Hair salons | 55 | #934 of 2,339 | 186 | 26.1 | $407K | 95 | 59 |
| Pest control | 54 | #301 of 699 | 17 | 2.4 | $7.3M | 71 | 28 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 54 | #319 of 777 | 22 | 3.1 | $3.3M | 81 | 27 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 54 | #795 of 1,889 | 85 | 11.9 | $3.8M | 92 | 68 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 53 | #595 of 1,334 | 42 | 5.9 | $1.7M | 85 | 35 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #977 of 2,088 | 124 | 17.4 | $580K | 88 | 62 |
| Dry cleaners | 50 | #268 of 507 | 15 | 2.1 | $10.7M | 68 | 9 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 50 | #688 of 1,302 | 37 | 5.2 | $2.5M | 80 | 18 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 47 | #283 of 479 | 8 | 1.1 | $9.4M | 69 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,433 of 2,385 | 424 | 59.4 | $178K | 84 | 100 |
| Spas and skin care | 44 | #1,111 of 1,769 | 131 | 18.4 | $578K | 66 | 24 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,503 of 2,394 | 653 | 91.5 | $142K | 93 | 310 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 43 | #1,079 of 1,656 | 86 | 12.1 | $1.1M | 61 | 151 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 43 | #1,210 of 1,886 | 112 | 15.7 | $830K | 84 | 73 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 43 | #1,450 of 2,176 | 351 | 49.2 | Index only | 65 | 111 |
| Home inspectors | 41 | #283 of 415 | 10 | 1.4 | Index only | 47 | 9 |
| Real estate | 41 | #1,594 of 2,229 | 437 | 61.2 | Index only | 65 | 236 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 39 | #648 of 887 | 57 | 8.0 | Index only | 56 | 31 |
Household spending in Comal 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 | $75.6M | $1,059 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $231.8M | $3,249 | 125 |
| Food away from home | $323.9M | $4,539 | 112 |
| Groceries | $478.4M | $6,705 | 106 |
| Personal care products and services | $75.7M | $1,061 | 106 |
| Child care and other personal services | $44.9M | $629 | 108 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $71.9M | $1,008 | 103 |
| Medical and dental services | $93M | $1,303 | 101 |
| Pets | $78.2M | $1,096 | 121 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $160.1M | $2,243 | 109 |
| Vehicle insurance | $196.7M | $2,756 | 141 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $242.9M | $3,404 | 113 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $123.9M | $1,737 | 123 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.2B | $17,315 | 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 Comal County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 209,166+27.9% since 2020
- Households
- 71,354
- Median age
- 42.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 560 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 329
- Median household income
- $101,889+27.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $133,953
- Median home value
- $427,200
- Jobs located here
- 76,984
- Daytime population
- 179,700Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Comal County?
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Questions
How fast is Comal County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Comal County at 209,166 people in 2025, up 27.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 71,354 households. Median household income rose 27.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Comal County, TX spend?
Households in Comal County spend about $1.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $478.4M on groceries and $323.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Comal County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 141, 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 Comal County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Comal County are for grocery stores (98), grocery and convenience stores (96) and laundromats (93). Comal County ranks #1 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
How does Comal County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Comal County is $101,889 a year, 26% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 27.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $427,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Comal County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for grocery stores (63% 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. All 56 business types have a score in Comal County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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