County profile · Vermont
Washington County, VT market data
How Washington County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 59,652
- −0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 25,855
- Median household income
- $83,449
- +32.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $315,000
- Jobs located here
- 30,099
- Highest market score
- 73
- Barbershops, #161 of 1,356 scored counties
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What this means
Washington County has an estimated 59,652 people and 25,855 households. Population estimates put the population change in Washington County from 2020 to 2025 at −0.2%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Washington County is $83,449, 3% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 32.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Washington County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (72).
Of the business types scored in Washington County, barbershops (73), fast food and sandwich shops (68) and spas and skin care studios (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For barbershops, that ranks #161 of 1,356 scored counties.
Washington County is part of the Barre area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Washington County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbershops | 73 | #161 of 1,356 | 6 | 2.3 | $4.4M | 233 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 68 | #435 of 2,222 | 29 | 11.2 | $3.6M | 118 | 37 |
| Spas and skin care | 65 | #358 of 1,769 | 17 | 6.6 | $1.5M | 177 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 65 | #474 of 2,385 | 94 | 36.4 | $280K | 132 | 12 |
| Pizza | 65 | #481 of 2,090 | 20 | 7.7 | $5.2M | 103 | 37 |
| Funeral homes | 64 | #377 of 1,472 | 5 | 1.9 | $796K | 117 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 62 | #481 of 2,176 | 50 | 19.3 | Index only | 173 | 15 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 62 | #619 of 2,087 | 36 | 13.9 | $1.6M | 129 | 11 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #702 of 2,339 | 65 | 25.1 | $405K | 94 | 5 |
| Real estate | 59 | #626 of 2,229 | 66 | 25.5 | Index only | 165 | 28 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 58 | #786 of 2,210 | 54 | 20.9 | $1.1M | 124 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 56 | #624 of 1,707 | 13 | 5.0 | $6.3M | 133 | 35 |
| Convenience stores | 56 | #913 of 2,261 | 35 | 13.5 | $5M | 64 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 55 | #672 of 1,656 | 13 | 5.0 | $2.4M | 135 | 32 |
| Home repair trades | 55 | #770 of 2,057 | 26 | 10.1 | $3.2M | 130 | 66 |
| Property management | 50 | #450 of 910 | 11 | 4.3 | Index only | 77 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,219 of 2,405 | 139 | 53.8 | $750K | 113 | 52 |
| Child care and preschools | 48 | #869 of 1,611 | 16 | 6.2 | $927K | 93 | 19 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 45 | #780 of 1,327 | 8 | 3.1 | $2.7M | 89 | 5 |
| Gyms | 45 | #1,089 of 1,792 | 20 | 7.7 | $1.2M | 92 | 11 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #1,422 of 2,405 | 312 | 120.7 | $334K | 90 | 103 |
| Physical therapy | 44 | #874 of 1,422 | 15 | 5.8 | $2.1M | 87 | 9 |
| Car washes and detailing | 44 | #875 of 1,451 | 9 | 3.5 | $2.4M | 97 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 42 | #1,291 of 2,070 | 23 | 8.9 | $7.7M | 83 | 22 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 40 | #1,245 of 1,771 | 19 | 7.3 | $1.8M | 105 | 71 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 40 | #1,600 of 2,402 | 78 | 30.2 | $2.3M | 67 | 28 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 39 | #1,452 of 2,063 | 41 | 15.9 | $2.5M | 69 | 14 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 38 | #940 of 1,302 | 11 | 4.3 | $2.8M | 91 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 38 | #1,365 of 1,886 | 32 | 12.4 | $978K | 99 | 20 |
| Insurance agencies | 38 | #1,533 of 2,272 | 32 | 12.4 | $1.2M | 99 | 19 |
| Electricians | 37 | #874 of 1,160 | 10 | 3.9 | $8.2M | 69 | 26 |
| Tire shops | 35 | #1,135 of 1,530 | 11 | 4.3 | $2M | 79 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 34 | #1,176 of 1,490 | 20 | 7.7 | $1.6M | 65 | 8 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 34 | #1,936 of 2,394 | 220 | 85.1 | $142K | 93 | 75 |
| Laundromats | 32 | #598 of 785 | 9 | 3.5 | $6.6M | 52 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 32 | #1,138 of 1,461 | 10 | 3.9 | $1.7M | 67 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 31 | #1,123 of 1,334 | 15 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 79 | 18 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 31 | #1,603 of 1,889 | 46 | 17.8 | $2.3M | 55 | 18 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 28 | #1,312 of 1,493 | 17 | 6.6 | $2M | 67 | 51 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 28 | #1,848 of 2,088 | 51 | 19.7 | $467K | 71 | 29 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 23 | #746 of 777 | 16 | 6.2 | $1.5M | 37 | 11 |
| Veterinarians | 17 | #1,416 of 1,485 | 16 | 6.2 | $1.1M | 39 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 17 | #2,317 of 2,401 | 110 | 42.5 | $199K | 74 | 59 |
| Pet businesses | 16 | #2,156 of 2,200 | 38 | 14.7 | $447K | 51 | 19 |
| Auto repair shops | 16 | #2,317 of 2,378 | 66 | 25.5 | $332K | 75 | 48 |
| Pet stores | 14 | #932 of 974 | 7 | 2.7 | $2.4M | 54 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 13 | #2,307 of 2,358 | 48 | 18.6 | $1.1M | 44 | 49 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $6.6M | 394 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | Index only | 403 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $27.4M | 324 | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $33.5M | Too few | 20 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $21.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $33.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 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 Washington 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 | $21.9M | $846 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $50.7M | $1,960 | 75 |
| Food away from home | $104.2M | $4,030 | 99 |
| Groceries | $176.6M | $6,832 | 108 |
| Personal care products and services | $26.3M | $1,019 | 101 |
| Child care and other personal services | $14.8M | $574 | 99 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $23.8M | $921 | 94 |
| Medical and dental services | $31.3M | $1,211 | 94 |
| Pets | $17M | $658 | 72 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $59M | $2,282 | 111 |
| Vehicle insurance | $39.8M | $1,540 | 79 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $82.3M | $3,183 | 105 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $33.5M | $1,298 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $471.4M | $18,231 | 109 |
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 Washington County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 59,652−0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 25,855
- Median age
- 44.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 687 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 87
- Median household income
- $83,449+32.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $108,553
- Median home value
- $315,000
- Jobs located here
- 30,099
- Daytime population
- 61,944Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Washington County, VT growing?
Population estimates put Washington County at 59,652 people in 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 25,855 households. Median household income rose 32.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Washington County, VT spend?
Households in Washington County spend about $471.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $176.6M on groceries and $104.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Washington County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (72).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Washington County, VT?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Washington County are for barbershops (73), fast food and sandwich shops (68) and spas and skin care studios (65). Washington County ranks #161 of 1,356 scored counties for barbershops.
How does Washington County, VT compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Washington County is $83,449 a year, 3% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $315,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Washington County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (43% 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. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in Washington County, each ranked against other counties.
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