County profile · Washington
Jefferson County, WA market data
How Jefferson County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 33,970
- +2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 16,340
- Median household income
- $74,048
- +34.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $535,000
- Jobs located here
- 8,967
- Highest market score
- 86
- Fast food and sandwich shops, #37 of 2,222 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Jefferson County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Jefferson County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Jefferson County has an estimated 33,970 people and 16,340 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Jefferson County grew 2.7%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Jefferson County is $74,048, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 34.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jefferson County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (86).
Of the business types scored in Jefferson County, fast food and sandwich shops (86), pizza places (85) and auto repair and car care businesses (84) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For fast food and sandwich shops, that ranks #37 of 2,222 scored counties.
Jefferson County is part of the Port Townsend area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (78% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for dentists and orthodontists (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jefferson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 86 | #37 of 2,222 | 6 | 3.7 | $10.5M | 344 | 15 |
| Pizza | 85 | #34 of 2,090 | 7 | 4.3 | $9M | 177 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 84 | #61 of 2,401 | 28 | 17.1 | $634K | 236 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 83 | #67 of 2,378 | 18 | 11.0 | $986K | 222 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 79 | #87 of 2,339 | 19 | 11.6 | $848K | 197 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 79 | #233 of 2,272 | 8 | 4.9 | $4M | 317 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 76 | #142 of 2,200 | 16 | 9.8 | $977K | 111 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 74 | #317 of 2,261 | 10 | 6.1 | $9.7M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 73 | #322 of 2,358 | 15 | 9.2 | $3M | 126 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 70 | #222 of 1,769 | 11 | 6.7 | $1.5M | 167 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 70 | #258 of 1,886 | 10 | 6.1 | $2.1M | 209 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 70 | #281 of 2,385 | 41 | 25.1 | $393K | 185 | 13 |
| Nail salons | 69 | #169 of 1,328 | 6 | 3.7 | $2.7M | 161 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 69 | #224 of 2,057 | 9 | 5.5 | $5M | 206 | 29 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 69 | #248 of 1,771 | 9 | 5.5 | $2.3M | 139 | 18 |
| Physical therapy | 68 | #261 of 1,422 | 7 | 4.3 | $2.9M | 122 | 4 |
| Gyms | 68 | #261 of 1,792 | 6 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 222 | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 65 | #326 of 1,490 | 6 | 3.7 | $3.4M | 143 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 65 | #546 of 2,394 | 83 | 50.8 | $248K | 163 | 28 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 64 | #274 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 143 | 7 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 64 | #365 of 1,493 | 6 | 3.7 | $3.5M | 120 | 14 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 64 | #413 of 1,889 | 9 | 5.5 | $7M | 169 | 12 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 63 | #477 of 2,088 | 19 | 11.6 | $913K | 138 | 14 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 61 | #756 of 2,402 | 28 | 17.1 | $3.5M | 103 | 12 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 59 | #705 of 2,087 | 16 | 9.8 | $1.8M | 142 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #869 of 2,210 | 25 | 15.3 | $1.2M | 132 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 52 | #934 of 2,070 | 10 | 6.1 | $9.7M | 105 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 50 | #1,202 of 2,405 | 177 | 108.3 | $356K | 96 | 70 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 47 | #1,311 of 2,405 | 87 | 53.2 | $724K | 109 | 43 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,298 of 2,229 | 54 | 33.0 | Index only | 123 | 38 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 43 | #1,424 of 2,176 | 46 | 28.2 | Index only | 115 | 32 |
| Pet stores | 38 | #672 of 974 | 5 | 3.1 | $3.1M | 69 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 37 | #604 of 777 | 7 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 61 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 34 | #1,636 of 2,063 | 32 | 19.6 | $2M | 53 | 12 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $4M | 214 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $11.3M | 237 | 12 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $3.9M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | Index only | 130 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $3.9M | 144 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $3.6M | 356 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $5.9M | 192 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $7M | 109 | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | Index only | 246 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $6.9M | 385 | 8 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $15M | 178 | 5 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $8.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $22.6M | Too few | 12 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $14.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $10.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $17.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $17.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | 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 Jefferson 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 | $17.8M | $1,086 | 113 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $45.2M | $2,767 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $63M | $3,856 | 95 |
| Groceries | $97.4M | $5,959 | 94 |
| Personal care products and services | $16.1M | $986 | 98 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10.7M | $655 | 113 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $17.3M | $1,062 | 108 |
| Medical and dental services | $20.6M | $1,260 | 98 |
| Pets | $15.6M | $956 | 105 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $28.9M | $1,771 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $31.9M | $1,951 | 100 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $45.1M | $2,761 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $21M | $1,285 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $287.9M | $17,616 | 106 |
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 Jefferson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 33,970+2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 16,340
- Median age
- 58.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 1,804 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 19
- Median household income
- $74,048+34.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $104,756
- Median home value
- $535,000
- Jobs located here
- 8,967
- Daytime population
- 30,032Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Jefferson County?
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Questions
How fast is Jefferson County, WA growing?
Population estimates put Jefferson County at 33,970 people in 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 16,340 households. Median household income rose 34.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Jefferson County, WA spend?
Households in Jefferson County spend about $287.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $97.4M on groceries and $63M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Jefferson County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (86).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jefferson County, WA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jefferson County are for fast food and sandwich shops (86), pizza places (85) and auto repair and car care businesses (84). Jefferson County ranks #37 of 2,222 scored counties for fast food and sandwich shops.
How does Jefferson County, WA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Jefferson County is $74,048 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $535,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Jefferson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (78% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for dentists and orthodontists (53% 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. 34 of the 56 business types have a score in Jefferson County, each ranked against other counties.
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