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Val Verde County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Val Verde County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 47,835
- +0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 16,810
- Median household income
- $66,100
- +43.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $164,600
- Jobs located here
- 15,742
- Highest market score
- 71
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #210 of 1,771 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 47,835 people live in Val Verde County, in 16,810 households. Population estimates show Val Verde County grew 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Val Verde County is $66,100 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 43.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Val Verde County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Val Verde County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (71); pet businesses (64); and dentists and orthodontists (63). Val Verde County ranks #210 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
Val Verde County is part of the Del Rio area. For its number of households, Val Verde County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (86% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Val Verde County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Val Verde 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 | 71 | #210 of 1,771 | 10 | 5.9 | $2.2M | 132 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 64 | #495 of 2,200 | 12 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 125 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 63 | #454 of 1,886 | 9 | 5.4 | $1.9M | 191 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 60 | #682 of 2,070 | 10 | 5.9 | $9.5M | 102 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 59 | #465 of 1,422 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.4M | 141 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 59 | #536 of 1,769 | 6 | 3.6 | $2.3M | 257 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 58 | #834 of 2,358 | 21 | 12.5 | $2.4M | 101 | 19 |
| Pizza | 55 | #814 of 2,090 | 7 | 4.2 | $8.1M | 159 | 35 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 55 | #948 of 2,394 | 60 | 35.7 | $282K | 185 | 29 |
| Home repair trades | 54 | #827 of 2,057 | 16 | 9.5 | $2.7M | 110 | 24 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 54 | #836 of 2,063 | 11 | 6.5 | $5.1M | 138 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 52 | #770 of 1,656 | 8 | 4.8 | $2.1M | 119 | 15 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 52 | #847 of 1,889 | 11 | 6.5 | $5.1M | 124 | 8 |
| Real estate | 52 | #985 of 2,229 | 35 | 20.8 | Index only | 154 | 13 |
| Insurance agencies | 52 | #1,038 of 2,272 | 26 | 15.5 | $1.7M | 132 | 19 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 51 | #998 of 2,176 | 31 | 18.4 | Index only | 138 | 8 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 49 | #675 of 1,327 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.1M | 99 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 48 | #770 of 1,451 | 6 | 3.6 | $2.6M | 101 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 47 | #950 of 1,707 | 8 | 4.8 | $5.4M | 113 | 17 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 47 | #1,336 of 2,402 | 41 | 24.4 | $2.3M | 68 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,480 of 2,385 | 64 | 38.1 | $211K | 99 | 6 |
| Roofing and gutters | 44 | #719 of 1,177 | 5 | 3.0 | $8.6M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 43 | #1,531 of 2,378 | 41 | 24.4 | $374K | 84 | 13 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 40 | #1,480 of 2,088 | 15 | 8.9 | $651K | 98 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 40 | #1,671 of 2,401 | 66 | 39.3 | $232K | 86 | 23 |
| Convenience stores | 39 | #1,528 of 2,261 | 25 | 14.9 | $3.8M | 48 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 36 | #1,191 of 1,611 | 10 | 5.9 | $620K | 62 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 33 | #1,940 of 2,405 | 120 | 71.4 | $470K | 71 | 25 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 32 | #1,648 of 2,087 | 27 | 16.1 | $1M | 82 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 32 | #1,776 of 2,222 | 24 | 14.3 | $2.4M | 77 | 35 |
| Hair salons | 31 | #1,991 of 2,339 | 35 | 20.8 | $386K | 90 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 30 | #1,849 of 2,210 | 43 | 25.6 | $656K | 74 | 12 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 30 | #2,038 of 2,405 | 195 | 116.0 | $289K | 78 | 69 |
| Barbershops | 27 | #1,154 of 1,356 | 9 | 5.4 | $1.5M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 27 | #1,561 of 1,792 | 11 | 6.5 | $887K | 68 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 26 | #1,305 of 1,530 | 10 | 5.9 | $1.5M | 61 | 5 |
| Nail salons | 16 | #1,264 of 1,328 | 14 | 8.3 | $965K | 58 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $588K | 87 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $5.6M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $4.2M | 135 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $5.6M | 54 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $3.3M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $9.4M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $14.3M | 119 | 7 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $9.4M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $3.3M | 161 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $4.4M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $4.4M | 161 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $8.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $11.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $9.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Val Verde 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 | $15.3M | $911 | 95 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $50.4M | $2,997 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $56.4M | $3,356 | 82 |
| Groceries | $94.9M | $5,645 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.5M | $804 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.2M | $369 | 64 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9.8M | $581 | 59 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.9M | $1,006 | 78 |
| Pets | $13.2M | $784 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $28.2M | $1,677 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $43M | $2,559 | 131 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $42.9M | $2,550 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $22.2M | $1,322 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $233.1M | $13,865 | 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 Val Verde County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 47,835+0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 16,810
- Median age
- 33.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 3,145 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 15
- Median household income
- $66,100+43.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,305
- Median home value
- $164,600
- Jobs located here
- 15,742
- Daytime population
- 44,595Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Val Verde County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Val Verde County at 47,835 people in 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 16,810 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 43.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Val Verde County, TX spend?
Households in Val Verde County spend about $233.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $94.9M on groceries and $56.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Val Verde County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Val Verde County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Val Verde County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (71); pet businesses (64); and dentists and orthodontists (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #210 of 1,771 scored counties.
How does Val Verde County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Val Verde County is $66,100, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $164,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (86% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (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. 37 of the 56 business types have a score in Val Verde County, each ranked against other counties.
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