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Fauquier County, VA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Fauquier County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 76,503
- +4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 26,720
- Median household income
- $130,189
- +29.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $573,700
- Jobs located here
- 23,349
- Highest market score
- 91
- Clothing and shoe stores, #18 of 2,087 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 76,503 people live in Fauquier County, in 26,720 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Fauquier County grew 4.8%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Fauquier County is $130,189 a year, 61% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Fauquier County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 156, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on medical and dental services (113, still above the U.S.).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Fauquier County are for clothing and shoe stores (91), chiropractors (90) and car washes and detailers (89). Fauquier County ranks #18 of 2,087 scored counties for clothing and shoe stores.
Fauquier County is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For its number of households, Fauquier County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for veterinarians (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Fauquier County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Fauquier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and shoe stores | 91 | #18 of 2,087 | 17 | 6.4 | $4M | 314 | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 90 | #6 of 1,490 | 9 | 3.4 | $4.3M | 181 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 89 | #10 of 1,451 | 7 | 2.6 | $4.7M | 185 | 3 |
| Pet stores | 88 | #14 of 974 | 5 | 1.9 | $6.7M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 87 | #48 of 2,210 | 30 | 11.2 | $2.3M | 256 | 10 |
| Grocery stores | 87 | #85 of 2,070 | 15 | 5.6 | $12.8M | 138 | 7 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 84 | #17 of 1,302 | 7 | 2.6 | $5.6M | 178 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 84 | #150 of 2,272 | 36 | 13.5 | $2.3M | 181 | 17 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 83 | #42 of 1,327 | 7 | 2.6 | $4.7M | 151 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 82 | #64 of 1,611 | 15 | 5.6 | $1.4M | 138 | 13 |
| Nail salons | 81 | #41 of 1,328 | 13 | 4.9 | $2.4M | 146 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 81 | #110 of 2,222 | 28 | 10.5 | $4.9M | 160 | 47 |
| Pizza | 80 | #85 of 2,090 | 20 | 7.5 | $6.8M | 135 | 47 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 79 | #121 of 2,063 | 25 | 9.4 | $5.5M | 148 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 79 | #142 of 2,405 | 111 | 41.5 | $1.2M | 186 | 47 |
| Gas stations | 79 | #171 of 2,358 | 32 | 12.0 | $3M | 127 | 30 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 78 | #173 of 2,405 | 241 | 90.2 | $568K | 153 | 107 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 77 | #128 of 1,889 | 22 | 8.2 | $6.2M | 150 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 75 | #304 of 2,402 | 64 | 24.0 | $3M | 89 | 13 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 72 | #70 of 777 | 6 | 2.2 | $5.5M | 134 | 8 |
| Gyms | 71 | #210 of 1,792 | 23 | 8.6 | $1.4M | 109 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 68 | #351 of 2,339 | 49 | 18.3 | $645K | 150 | 24 |
| Convenience stores | 68 | #507 of 2,261 | 36 | 13.5 | $5.3M | 68 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 66 | #315 of 1,422 | 21 | 7.9 | $1.9M | 77 | 5 |
| Barbershops | 66 | #323 of 1,356 | 17 | 6.4 | $1.9M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 65 | #361 of 1,769 | 22 | 8.2 | $1.4M | 164 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 64 | #498 of 2,385 | 102 | 38.2 | $310K | 146 | 37 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 61 | #496 of 1,656 | 22 | 8.2 | $1.8M | 99 | 37 |
| Property management | 60 | #292 of 910 | 10 | 3.7 | Index only | 91 | 12 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 60 | #590 of 2,088 | 45 | 16.8 | $727K | 110 | 24 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #764 of 2,394 | 197 | 73.7 | $198K | 130 | 73 |
| Auto repair and car care | 59 | #788 of 2,401 | 111 | 41.5 | $294K | 110 | 59 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 58 | #530 of 1,461 | 15 | 5.6 | $2.2M | 88 | 13 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 57 | #294 of 887 | 9 | 3.4 | Index only | 144 | 13 |
| Tire shops | 57 | #613 of 1,530 | 14 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 93 | 8 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 57 | #693 of 1,886 | 34 | 12.7 | $1.1M | 116 | 24 |
| Roofing and gutters | 56 | #450 of 1,177 | 14 | 5.2 | $7.3M | 86 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 56 | #493 of 1,334 | 16 | 6.0 | $2M | 101 | 16 |
| Dry cleaners | 51 | #253 of 507 | 5 | 1.9 | $13.5M | 86 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #820 of 1,771 | 36 | 13.5 | $1.4M | 86 | 81 |
| Auto repair shops | 51 | #1,158 of 2,378 | 79 | 29.6 | $413K | 93 | 43 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #1,061 of 2,176 | 81 | 30.3 | Index only | 115 | 37 |
| Real estate | 48 | #1,189 of 2,229 | 100 | 37.4 | Index only | 117 | 75 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 46 | #1,003 of 1,707 | 29 | 10.9 | $3.5M | 74 | 50 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 45 | #877 of 1,493 | 28 | 10.5 | $1.8M | 63 | 59 |
| Pet businesses | 43 | #1,409 of 2,200 | 64 | 24.0 | $527K | 60 | 39 |
| Home repair trades | 41 | #1,464 of 2,057 | 62 | 23.2 | $1.6M | 68 | 98 |
| Electricians | 39 | #851 of 1,160 | 19 | 7.1 | $5.4M | 45 | 39 |
| Veterinarians | 38 | #1,032 of 1,485 | 27 | 10.1 | $1.2M | 46 | 26 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $12.9M | 202 | 15 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $12.9M | 127 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $1.4M | 201 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $16.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $67.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $38.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
Household spending in Fauquier 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 | $32.6M | $1,222 | 128 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $97.3M | $3,640 | 140 |
| Food away from home | $136.9M | $5,123 | 126 |
| Groceries | $192.3M | $7,198 | 114 |
| Personal care products and services | $31.6M | $1,183 | 118 |
| Child care and other personal services | $20.7M | $775 | 133 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $32.7M | $1,225 | 125 |
| Medical and dental services | $38.9M | $1,457 | 113 |
| Pets | $33.7M | $1,262 | 139 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $67.7M | $2,535 | 123 |
| Vehicle insurance | $81.7M | $3,056 | 156 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $101.7M | $3,808 | 126 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $51.8M | $1,938 | 137 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $507M | $18,974 | 114 |
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 Fauquier County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 76,503+4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 26,720
- Median age
- 42.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 648 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 115
- Median household income
- $130,189+29.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $157,814
- Median home value
- $573,700
- Jobs located here
- 23,349
- Daytime population
- 58,200Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Fauquier County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Fauquier County at 76,503 people in 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 26,720 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Fauquier County, VA spend?
Households in Fauquier County spend about $507M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $192.3M on groceries and $136.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Fauquier County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 156, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on medical and dental services (113, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Fauquier County, VA?
Of the business types scored in Fauquier County, clothing and shoe stores (91), chiropractors (90) and car washes and detailers (89) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing and shoe stores, that ranks #18 of 2,087 scored counties.
How does Fauquier County, VA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Fauquier County is $130,189, 61% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $573,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for veterinarians (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (60% 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. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in Fauquier County, each ranked against other counties.
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