County profile · Virginia
Warren County, VA market data
How Warren County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 42,740
- +4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 15,339
- Median household income
- $84,682
- +22.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $348,400
- Jobs located here
- 13,436
- Highest market score
- 85
- Clothing and shoe stores, #73 of 2,087 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
Warren County has an estimated 42,740 people and 15,339 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Warren County grew 4.8%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Warren County is $84,682, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 22.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Warren County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 149, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (84).
Of the business types scored in Warren County, clothing and shoe stores (85); insurance agencies (82); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing and shoe stores, that ranks #73 of 2,087 scored counties.
Warren County is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for HVAC and plumbing companies (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Warren County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Warren 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 | 85 | #73 of 2,087 | 9 | 5.9 | $3.4M | 269 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 82 | #182 of 2,272 | 17 | 11.1 | $2.6M | 209 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 80 | #142 of 2,210 | 18 | 11.7 | $1.7M | 194 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 78 | #112 of 2,200 | 17 | 11.1 | $876K | 100 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 78 | #199 of 2,358 | 19 | 12.4 | $2.8M | 116 | 16 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 77 | #160 of 2,063 | 12 | 7.8 | $5.2M | 140 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 75 | #192 of 1,485 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.5M | 91 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 73 | #199 of 2,339 | 20 | 13.0 | $733K | 170 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 72 | #185 of 1,461 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.5M | 98 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 71 | #243 of 1,656 | 8 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 127 | 10 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 69 | #260 of 1,771 | 15 | 9.8 | $1.6M | 95 | 18 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 67 | #486 of 2,222 | 20 | 13.0 | $3.1M | 102 | 27 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 66 | #500 of 2,394 | 73 | 47.6 | $248K | 162 | 26 |
| Gyms | 65 | #370 of 1,792 | 10 | 6.5 | $1.3M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 64 | #520 of 2,090 | 14 | 9.1 | $4.4M | 88 | 27 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 63 | #419 of 1,493 | 12 | 7.8 | $2M | 68 | 10 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 63 | #616 of 2,405 | 70 | 45.6 | $889K | 134 | 33 |
| Barbershops | 62 | #410 of 1,356 | 7 | 4.6 | $2.1M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 62 | #567 of 2,385 | 48 | 31.3 | $306K | 144 | 16 |
| Auto repair shops | 62 | #672 of 2,378 | 37 | 24.1 | $450K | 101 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | 61 | #483 of 1,769 | 11 | 7.2 | $1.3M | 152 | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 60 | #250 of 887 | 5 | 3.3 | Index only | 125 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 60 | #775 of 2,405 | 159 | 103.7 | $392K | 106 | 66 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 59 | #610 of 1,886 | 12 | 7.8 | $1.5M | 153 | 13 |
| Auto repair and car care | 59 | #787 of 2,401 | 55 | 35.9 | $303K | 113 | 28 |
| Car washes and detailing | 58 | #513 of 1,451 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.8M | 110 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 58 | #637 of 1,889 | 19 | 12.4 | $3.3M | 79 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 54 | #621 of 1,422 | 8 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 54 | #895 of 2,070 | 14 | 9.1 | $6.9M | 74 | 7 |
| Electricians | 53 | #528 of 1,160 | 6 | 3.9 | $7.8M | 65 | 10 |
| Nail salons | 52 | #635 of 1,328 | 10 | 6.5 | $1.5M | 88 | 3 |
| Tire shops | 52 | #726 of 1,530 | 7 | 4.6 | $2.4M | 95 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 49 | #1,127 of 2,176 | 57 | 37.2 | Index only | 79 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 48 | #1,190 of 2,088 | 25 | 16.3 | $504K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,370 of 2,229 | 67 | 43.7 | Index only | 84 | 20 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 44 | #1,453 of 2,402 | 46 | 30.0 | $2.1M | 62 | 17 |
| Convenience stores | 41 | #1,462 of 2,261 | 26 | 17.0 | $3.7M | 47 | 10 |
| Roofing and gutters | 39 | #848 of 1,177 | 10 | 6.5 | $4.7M | 55 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 39 | #1,556 of 2,057 | 37 | 24.1 | $1.3M | 52 | 34 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 38 | #993 of 1,334 | 11 | 7.2 | $1.1M | 57 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #1,322 of 1,707 | 21 | 13.7 | $2.2M | 47 | 19 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $2M | 198 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $4.5M | 189 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.1M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $5.5M | 180 | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $10.3M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $6M | 192 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | Index only | 146 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $1.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $12M | Too few | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $15.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $24M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Warren 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 | $16.6M | $1,085 | 113 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $52.7M | $3,435 | 132 |
| Food away from home | $62.3M | $4,059 | 100 |
| Groceries | $96.4M | $6,286 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $14.7M | $956 | 95 |
| Child care and other personal services | $7.9M | $516 | 89 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $12.6M | $821 | 84 |
| Medical and dental services | $18.1M | $1,178 | 91 |
| Pets | $14.9M | $971 | 107 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $30.8M | $2,006 | 98 |
| Vehicle insurance | $44.7M | $2,915 | 149 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $46.9M | $3,058 | 101 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $24M | $1,564 | 111 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $244M | $15,906 | 95 |
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 Warren County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 42,740+4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 15,339
- Median age
- 40.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 215 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 194
- Median household income
- $84,682+22.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $104,851
- Median home value
- $348,400
- Jobs located here
- 13,436
- Daytime population
- 33,422Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Warren County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Warren County at 42,740 people in 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 15,339 households. Median household income rose 22.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Warren County, VA spend?
Households in Warren County spend about $244M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $96.4M on groceries and $62.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Warren County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 149, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (84).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Warren County, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Warren County are for clothing and shoe stores (85); insurance agencies (82); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (80). Warren County ranks #73 of 2,087 scored counties for clothing and shoe stores.
How does Warren County, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Warren County is $84,682 a year, 5% 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 $348,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Warren County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for HVAC and plumbing companies (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (50% 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. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Warren County, each ranked against other counties.
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