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Harris County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Harris County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 5,045,026
- +6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 1,757,164
- Median household income
- $74,983
- +21.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $276,600
- Jobs located here
- 2,547,424
- Highest market score
- 90
- Landscaping and lawn care, #5 of 1,493 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Harris County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Harris County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 5,045,026 people live in Harris County, in 1,757,164 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Harris County grew 6.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Harris County is $74,983 a year, 7% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 21.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Harris County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (82).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Harris County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (90), pet grooming and boarding businesses (85) and veterinarians (85). Harris County ranks #5 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
Harris County is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For its number of households, Harris County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for dry cleaners (77% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (38% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Harris County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Harris 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 | 90 | #5 of 1,493 | 569 | 3.2 | $4.7M | 162 | 677 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 85 | #20 of 1,461 | 450 | 2.6 | $3.7M | 144 | 263 |
| Veterinarians | 85 | #43 of 1,485 | 474 | 2.7 | $3.5M | 128 | 351 |
| Pet businesses | 84 | #38 of 2,200 | 1,347 | 7.7 | $1.2M | 139 | 738 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 83 | #37 of 1,771 | 1,300 | 7.4 | $2.1M | 124 | 1,485 |
| Pet stores | 78 | #72 of 974 | 288 | 1.6 | $5.7M | 126 | 124 |
| Electricians | 77 | #74 of 1,160 | 392 | 2.2 | $13.4M | 112 | 833 |
| Pest control | 75 | #53 of 699 | 244 | 1.4 | $11.1M | 108 | 174 |
| Physical therapy | 72 | #189 of 1,422 | 640 | 3.6 | $3.2M | 132 | 419 |
| Funeral homes | 69 | #256 of 1,472 | 228 | 1.3 | $828K | 122 | 108 |
| Pizza | 69 | #332 of 2,090 | 956 | 5.4 | $7.2M | 142 | 3,958 |
| House cleaning | 68 | #132 of 847 | 487 | 2.8 | $5.5M | 87 | 634 |
| Chiropractors | 66 | #315 of 1,490 | 769 | 4.4 | $2.6M | 110 | 372 |
| Convenience stores | 65 | #584 of 2,261 | 1,365 | 7.8 | $7.9M | 100 | 781 |
| Roofing and gutters | 62 | #331 of 1,177 | 758 | 4.3 | $6.9M | 82 | 301 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #713 of 2,402 | 3,313 | 18.9 | $3.3M | 96 | 1,586 |
| Child care and preschools | 61 | #526 of 1,611 | 996 | 5.7 | $886K | 88 | 1,028 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #555 of 2,057 | 2,711 | 15.4 | $1.9M | 80 | 2,321 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 60 | #509 of 1,707 | 1,561 | 8.9 | $3.4M | 71 | 1,187 |
| Grocery stores | 60 | #690 of 2,070 | 1,293 | 7.4 | $8.3M | 90 | 805 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 56 | #782 of 2,063 | 1,751 | 10.0 | $3.9M | 106 | 1,224 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 55 | #284 of 777 | 360 | 2.0 | $3.9M | 96 | 523 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 54 | #563 of 1,334 | 796 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 88 | 436 |
| Home inspectors | 52 | #187 of 415 | 150 | 0.9 | Index only | 69 | 110 |
| Barbershops | 52 | #663 of 1,356 | 1,408 | 8.0 | $1.2M | 61 | 75 |
| Gyms | 52 | #856 of 1,792 | 1,398 | 8.0 | $1M | 77 | 523 |
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,096 of 2,358 | 2,750 | 15.7 | $1.7M | 73 | 1,909 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 51 | #248 of 479 | 146 | 0.8 | $10.4M | 76 | 116 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 50 | #449 of 887 | 763 | 4.3 | Index only | 92 | 321 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 50 | #1,147 of 2,222 | 2,708 | 15.4 | $2.5M | 83 | 3,958 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 48 | #174 of 325 | 86 | 0.5 | $23.6M | 96 | 207 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 48 | #1,143 of 2,087 | 3,248 | 18.5 | $1.1M | 84 | 1,489 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 48 | #1,181 of 2,088 | 2,554 | 14.5 | $552K | 83 | 959 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 47 | #737 of 1,327 | 696 | 4.0 | $2.2M | 71 | 384 |
| Property management | 46 | #520 of 910 | 562 | 3.2 | Index only | 88 | 1,245 |
| Insurance agencies | 45 | #1,301 of 2,272 | 3,911 | 22.3 | $1M | 83 | 1,922 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,347 of 2,176 | 5,472 | 31.1 | Index only | 92 | 1,712 |
| Nail salons | 44 | #879 of 1,328 | 1,521 | 8.7 | $1.1M | 64 | 335 |
| Tire shops | 44 | #942 of 1,530 | 1,115 | 6.3 | $1.4M | 54 | 252 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 44 | #1,161 of 1,889 | 2,137 | 12.2 | $3.2M | 78 | 1,366 |
| Car washes and detailing | 43 | #919 of 1,451 | 847 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 71 | 288 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 43 | #1,515 of 2,405 | 13,364 | 76.1 | $516K | 78 | 3,574 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 42 | #1,429 of 2,210 | 5,060 | 28.8 | $684K | 78 | 1,944 |
| Real estate | 42 | #1,537 of 2,229 | 6,947 | 39.5 | Index only | 91 | 3,745 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 42 | #1,554 of 2,405 | 22,658 | 128.9 | $304K | 82 | 8,852 |
| Hair salons | 42 | #1,574 of 2,339 | 5,380 | 30.6 | $303K | 70 | 997 |
| Laundromats | 41 | #500 of 785 | 430 | 2.4 | $8M | 64 | 196 |
| Spas and skin care | 40 | #1,263 of 1,769 | 2,640 | 15.0 | $617K | 70 | 446 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 38 | #952 of 1,302 | 929 | 5.3 | $2.2M | 70 | 407 |
| Auto repair and car care | 38 | #1,760 of 2,401 | 8,507 | 48.4 | $179K | 67 | 2,385 |
| Auto repair shops | 38 | #1,763 of 2,378 | 5,433 | 30.9 | $280K | 63 | 1,643 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #1,888 of 2,385 | 11,251 | 64.0 | $145K | 68 | 1,894 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 35 | #1,283 of 1,656 | 1,734 | 9.9 | $1.2M | 66 | 4,110 |
| Dry cleaners | 34 | #408 of 507 | 399 | 2.3 | $8.7M | 55 | 259 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 33 | #1,993 of 2,394 | 15,769 | 89.7 | $129K | 84 | 7,817 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 29 | #1,670 of 1,886 | 2,731 | 15.5 | $742K | 75 | 2,302 |
Household spending in Harris 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 | $1.5B | $865 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $4.8B | $2,723 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $6.9B | $3,922 | 96 |
| Groceries | $10.8B | $6,136 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $1.6B | $928 | 92 |
| Child care and other personal services | $882.7M | $502 | 87 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $1.4B | $802 | 82 |
| Medical and dental services | $2B | $1,154 | 90 |
| Pets | $1.6B | $938 | 103 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $3.5B | $1,969 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $4.1B | $2,320 | 119 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $5.3B | $2,995 | 99 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $2.7B | $1,534 | 109 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $27.4B | $15,567 | 93 |
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 Harris County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 5,045,026+6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 1,757,164
- Median age
- 35.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 55%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 1,707 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,834
- Median household income
- $74,983+21.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $111,440
- Median home value
- $276,600
- Jobs located here
- 2,547,424
- Daytime population
- 5,303,910Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Harris County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Harris County at 5,045,026 people in 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 1,757,164 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 21.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Harris County, TX spend?
Households in Harris County spend about $27.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $10.8B on groceries and $6.9B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Harris County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (82).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Harris County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Harris County, landscaping and lawn care companies (90), pet grooming and boarding businesses (85) and veterinarians (85) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #5 of 1,493 scored counties.
How does Harris County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Harris County is $74,983, 7% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $276,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for dry cleaners (77% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (38% 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 Harris County, each ranked against other counties.
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