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El Paso County, TX market data
How El Paso County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 877,858
- +1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 299,637
- Median household income
- $59,806
- +27.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $180,400
- Jobs located here
- 347,266
- Highest market score
- 78
- Landscaping and lawn care, #96 of 1,493 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in El Paso County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of El Paso County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
El Paso County has an estimated 877,858 people and 299,637 households. Population estimates put the population change in El Paso County from 2020 to 2025 at +1.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in El Paso County is $59,806, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in El Paso County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Of the business types scored in El Paso County, landscaping and lawn care companies (78); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (74); and veterinarians (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #96 of 1,493 scored counties.
El Paso County is part of the El Paso metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for oil change and quick-lube shops (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for landscaping and lawn care companies (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in El Paso County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares El Paso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 78 | #96 of 1,493 | 59 | 2.0 | $6.7M | 230 | 88 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 74 | #147 of 1,771 | 150 | 5.0 | $2.7M | 158 | 234 |
| Veterinarians | 73 | #208 of 1,485 | 59 | 2.0 | $4M | 146 | 36 |
| Gas stations | 70 | #398 of 2,358 | 271 | 9.0 | $3.3M | 137 | 251 |
| Convenience stores | 69 | #460 of 2,261 | 187 | 6.2 | $9M | 114 | 16 |
| Chiropractors | 67 | #275 of 1,490 | 72 | 2.4 | $4.2M | 174 | 38 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 67 | #525 of 2,402 | 440 | 14.7 | $3.8M | 113 | 114 |
| House cleaning | 66 | #147 of 847 | 47 | 1.6 | $8.5M | 132 | 113 |
| Pet businesses | 66 | #427 of 2,200 | 247 | 8.2 | $950K | 108 | 112 |
| Funeral homes | 65 | #348 of 1,472 | 32 | 1.1 | $1.2M | 179 | 28 |
| Electricians | 61 | #320 of 1,160 | 44 | 1.5 | $17.5M | 146 | 160 |
| Grocery stores | 58 | #746 of 2,070 | 167 | 5.6 | $10M | 108 | 98 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 54 | #705 of 1,707 | 161 | 5.4 | $4.8M | 100 | 219 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 53 | #656 of 1,461 | 115 | 3.8 | $2M | 80 | 52 |
| Pest control | 51 | #336 of 699 | 44 | 1.5 | $9M | 88 | 33 |
| Pet stores | 50 | #481 of 974 | 54 | 1.8 | $4.3M | 96 | 24 |
| Home repair trades | 49 | #1,074 of 2,057 | 333 | 11.1 | $2.3M | 95 | 445 |
| Child care and preschools | 44 | #977 of 1,611 | 148 | 4.9 | $754K | 75 | 154 |
| Nail salons | 43 | #896 of 1,328 | 188 | 6.3 | $1.3M | 76 | 21 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 42 | #878 of 1,302 | 128 | 4.3 | $2.3M | 75 | 34 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,472 of 2,176 | 660 | 22.0 | Index only | 115 | 204 |
| Physical therapy | 40 | #980 of 1,422 | 133 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 94 | 111 |
| Dry cleaners | 39 | #357 of 507 | 25 | 0.8 | $20.2M | 129 | 48 |
| Pizza | 39 | #1,462 of 2,090 | 211 | 7.0 | $4.7M | 93 | 703 |
| Insurance agencies | 39 | #1,512 of 2,272 | 707 | 23.6 | $1.1M | 85 | 351 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 38 | #658 of 887 | 108 | 3.6 | Index only | 98 | 51 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 38 | #1,362 of 1,886 | 296 | 9.9 | $1M | 103 | 203 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 37 | #241 of 325 | 12 | 0.4 | $25M | 102 | 34 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 37 | #599 of 777 | 43 | 1.4 | $4.1M | 101 | 108 |
| Hair salons | 36 | #1,841 of 2,339 | 667 | 22.3 | $358K | 83 | 135 |
| Property management | 35 | #696 of 910 | 71 | 2.4 | Index only | 105 | 226 |
| Roofing and gutters | 35 | #908 of 1,177 | 128 | 4.3 | $6M | 71 | 66 |
| Tire shops | 35 | #1,151 of 1,530 | 179 | 6.0 | $1.5M | 60 | 56 |
| Spas and skin care | 35 | #1,419 of 1,769 | 323 | 10.8 | $740K | 85 | 54 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,867 of 2,229 | 843 | 28.1 | Index only | 113 | 537 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 33 | #1,087 of 1,334 | 141 | 4.7 | $1.3M | 62 | 54 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 33 | #1,649 of 2,063 | 314 | 10.5 | $3.2M | 86 | 190 |
| Laundromats | 32 | #590 of 785 | 51 | 1.7 | $9.9M | 79 | 29 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #1,960 of 2,378 | 870 | 29.0 | $311K | 70 | 305 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 30 | #2,137 of 2,385 | 1,437 | 48.0 | $166K | 78 | 233 |
| Auto repair and car care | 29 | #2,065 of 2,401 | 1,405 | 46.9 | $192K | 72 | 486 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 28 | #1,141 of 1,327 | 160 | 5.3 | $1.7M | 55 | 91 |
| Barbershops | 28 | #1,143 of 1,356 | 234 | 7.8 | $1M | 54 | 20 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 27 | #2,169 of 2,394 | 2,032 | 67.8 | $148K | 97 | 1,059 |
| Car washes and detailing | 26 | #1,287 of 1,451 | 172 | 5.7 | $1.6M | 62 | 65 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 26 | #1,716 of 1,889 | 324 | 10.8 | $3.1M | 74 | 212 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 26 | #1,946 of 2,222 | 459 | 15.3 | $2.2M | 71 | 703 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 24 | #1,491 of 1,656 | 251 | 8.4 | $1.2M | 67 | 639 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 24 | #1,861 of 2,087 | 572 | 19.1 | $885K | 70 | 332 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 24 | #1,927 of 2,088 | 463 | 15.5 | $381K | 58 | 162 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 23 | #2,018 of 2,210 | 772 | 25.8 | $656K | 74 | 409 |
| Gyms | 22 | #1,647 of 1,792 | 279 | 9.3 | $632K | 49 | 108 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 22 | #2,277 of 2,405 | 2,247 | 75.0 | $443K | 67 | 662 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 21 | #2,275 of 2,405 | 3,804 | 127.0 | $262K | 71 | 1,574 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 16 | #460 of 479 | 65 | 2.2 | $4.2M | 30 | 45 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.1 | Index only | 394 | 7 |
Household spending in El Paso 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 | $270.2M | $902 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $883.6M | $2,949 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $996.3M | $3,325 | 82 |
| Groceries | $1.7B | $5,599 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $239.1M | $798 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $111.5M | $372 | 64 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $176.4M | $589 | 60 |
| Medical and dental services | $299.9M | $1,001 | 78 |
| Pets | $234.8M | $784 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $506.2M | $1,689 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $755.3M | $2,521 | 129 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $768.9M | $2,566 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $398M | $1,328 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $4.1B | $13,826 | 83 |
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 El Paso County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 877,858+1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 299,637
- Median age
- 35.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 1,014 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 859
- Median household income
- $59,806+27.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,845
- Median home value
- $180,400
- Jobs located here
- 347,266
- Daytime population
- 864,827Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is El Paso County, TX growing?
Population estimates put El Paso County at 877,858 people in 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 299,637 households. Median household income rose 27.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in El Paso County, TX spend?
Households in El Paso County spend about $4.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.7B on groceries and $996.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in El Paso County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in El Paso County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in El Paso County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (78); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (74); and veterinarians (73). El Paso County ranks #96 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does El Paso County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in El Paso County is $59,806 a year, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $180,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, El Paso County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for oil change and quick-lube shops (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for landscaping and lawn care companies (58% 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 El Paso County, each ranked against other counties.
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