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Montgomery County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Montgomery County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 781,194
- +24.9% since 2020
- Households
- 247,541
- Median household income
- $97,701
- +20.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $346,200
- Jobs located here
- 236,728
- Highest market score
- 93
- Grocery stores, #30 of 2,070 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 781,194 people live in Montgomery County, in 247,541 households. Population estimates show Montgomery County grew 24.9% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Montgomery County is $97,701 a year, 21% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 20.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Montgomery County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on medical and dental services (101).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Montgomery County are for grocery stores (93), grocery and convenience stores (88) and child care centers and preschools (86). Montgomery County ranks #30 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
Montgomery County is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For its number of households, Montgomery County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (83% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (38% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Montgomery County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Montgomery 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 | 93 | #30 of 2,070 | 116 | 4.7 | $14.2M | 153 | 60 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 88 | #68 of 2,402 | 395 | 16.0 | $4.2M | 123 | 122 |
| Child care and preschools | 86 | #35 of 1,611 | 119 | 4.8 | $1.3M | 129 | 106 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 84 | #42 of 1,493 | 149 | 6.0 | $2.9M | 98 | 141 |
| Laundromats | 83 | #43 of 785 | 26 | 1.1 | $21.2M | 169 | 16 |
| Convenience stores | 81 | #152 of 2,261 | 196 | 7.9 | $8.4M | 107 | 62 |
| Pizza | 79 | #106 of 2,090 | 173 | 7.0 | $6.4M | 126 | 484 |
| Funeral homes | 75 | #146 of 1,472 | 32 | 1.3 | $944K | 139 | 15 |
| Electricians | 74 | #109 of 1,160 | 72 | 2.9 | $11.6M | 97 | 167 |
| Physical therapy | 74 | #158 of 1,422 | 109 | 4.4 | $2.9M | 122 | 77 |
| Chiropractors | 74 | #163 of 1,490 | 122 | 4.9 | $2.6M | 110 | 53 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 72 | #203 of 1,771 | 295 | 11.9 | $1.4M | 86 | 268 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 70 | #310 of 2,063 | 246 | 9.9 | $4.5M | 122 | 155 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 70 | #375 of 2,222 | 360 | 14.5 | $3.1M | 101 | 484 |
| House cleaning | 69 | #115 of 847 | 91 | 3.7 | $4.7M | 73 | 85 |
| Property management | 69 | #151 of 910 | 58 | 2.3 | Index only | 132 | 131 |
| Barbershops | 69 | #268 of 1,356 | 122 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 113 | 17 |
| Veterinarians | 69 | #306 of 1,485 | 107 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 92 | 88 |
| Tire shops | 69 | #320 of 1,530 | 109 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 91 | 32 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 68 | #442 of 2,405 | 1,503 | 60.7 | $739K | 111 | 441 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 68 | #462 of 2,405 | 2,666 | 107.7 | $417K | 112 | 1,090 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 67 | #288 of 1,327 | 78 | 3.2 | $3.2M | 104 | 60 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 67 | #309 of 1,461 | 125 | 5.0 | $2.2M | 85 | 67 |
| Gas stations | 67 | #502 of 2,358 | 426 | 17.2 | $1.8M | 75 | 241 |
| Pet businesses | 65 | #485 of 2,200 | 350 | 14.1 | $768K | 87 | 185 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 65 | #537 of 2,087 | 384 | 15.5 | $1.4M | 113 | 181 |
| Pest control | 63 | #185 of 699 | 55 | 2.2 | $7.8M | 76 | 42 |
| Nail salons | 63 | #339 of 1,328 | 187 | 7.6 | $1.4M | 83 | 38 |
| Auto repair shops | 63 | #635 of 2,378 | 581 | 23.5 | $430K | 97 | 217 |
| Auto repair and car care | 63 | #641 of 2,401 | 968 | 39.1 | $258K | 96 | 316 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 62 | #187 of 777 | 60 | 2.4 | $4.1M | 101 | 89 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #611 of 2,339 | 607 | 24.5 | $428K | 99 | 148 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 62 | #641 of 2,210 | 539 | 21.8 | $1M | 116 | 225 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 61 | #86 of 325 | 10 | 0.4 | $32.1M | 131 | 43 |
| Pet stores | 60 | #324 of 974 | 71 | 2.9 | $3.8M | 84 | 30 |
| Gyms | 60 | #539 of 1,792 | 226 | 9.1 | $1.1M | 84 | 89 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 59 | #455 of 1,302 | 118 | 4.8 | $2.7M | 87 | 47 |
| Car washes and detailing | 59 | #503 of 1,451 | 119 | 4.8 | $2.1M | 83 | 40 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 59 | #594 of 1,889 | 294 | 11.9 | $3.8M | 91 | 164 |
| Dry cleaners | 58 | #186 of 507 | 42 | 1.7 | $13.1M | 84 | 28 |
| Roofing and gutters | 58 | #422 of 1,177 | 146 | 5.9 | $5.7M | 68 | 59 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 58 | #454 of 1,334 | 141 | 5.7 | $1.8M | 87 | 80 |
| Insurance agencies | 57 | #888 of 2,272 | 507 | 20.5 | $1.3M | 102 | 272 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 55 | #830 of 2,088 | 427 | 17.2 | $578K | 87 | 169 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 54 | #220 of 479 | 28 | 1.1 | $8.9M | 65 | 19 |
| Home repair trades | 53 | #916 of 2,057 | 501 | 20.2 | $1.7M | 69 | 480 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 52 | #803 of 1,707 | 283 | 11.4 | $3M | 62 | 254 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,195 of 2,385 | 1,341 | 54.2 | $194K | 91 | 279 |
| Spas and skin care | 49 | #939 of 1,769 | 394 | 15.9 | $660K | 75 | 66 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 49 | #1,125 of 2,176 | 905 | 36.6 | Index only | 86 | 288 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 48 | #911 of 1,656 | 221 | 8.9 | $1.5M | 82 | 572 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 47 | #502 of 887 | 171 | 6.9 | Index only | 64 | 55 |
| Home inspectors | 46 | #236 of 415 | 27 | 1.1 | Index only | 60 | 35 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,111 of 1,886 | 357 | 14.4 | $899K | 91 | 253 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,323 of 2,229 | 1,161 | 46.9 | Index only | 85 | 571 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,553 of 2,394 | 2,390 | 96.5 | $134K | 88 | 1,045 |
Household spending in Montgomery 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 | $249.6M | $1,008 | 105 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $764.9M | $3,090 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $1.1B | $4,490 | 110 |
| Groceries | $1.6B | $6,653 | 105 |
| Personal care products and services | $259.9M | $1,050 | 104 |
| Child care and other personal services | $154.2M | $623 | 107 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $246.8M | $997 | 101 |
| Medical and dental services | $320.8M | $1,296 | 101 |
| Pets | $269M | $1,086 | 119 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $551.1M | $2,226 | 108 |
| Vehicle insurance | $648.7M | $2,621 | 134 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $835.7M | $3,376 | 112 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $426.4M | $1,723 | 122 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $4.3B | $17,187 | 103 |
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 Montgomery County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 781,194+24.9% since 2020
- Households
- 247,541
- Median age
- 37.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 1,042 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 657
- Median household income
- $97,701+20.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $135,795
- Median home value
- $346,200
- Jobs located here
- 236,728
- Daytime population
- 606,290Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Montgomery County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Montgomery County at 781,194 people in 2025, up 24.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 247,541 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 20.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Montgomery County, TX spend?
Households in Montgomery County spend about $4.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.6B on groceries and $1.1B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Montgomery County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on medical and dental services (101).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Montgomery County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Montgomery County, grocery stores (93), grocery and convenience stores (88) and child care centers and preschools (86) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #30 of 2,070 scored counties.
How does Montgomery County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Montgomery County is $97,701, 21% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 24.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $346,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (83% 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 Montgomery County, each ranked against other counties.
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