Metro area profile · Washington
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- Population, 2025
- 132,975
- +2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 52,329
- Median household income
- $89,263
- +33.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $545,100
- Jobs located here
- 49,731
- Highest market score
- 79
- Tire shops, #19 of 386 scored metro areas
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What this means
An estimated 132,975 people live in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area, in 52,329 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area grew 2.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area is $89,263 a year, 11% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 33.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (92).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area are for tire shops (79), fast food and sandwich shops (79) and barbershops (76). The Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area ranks #19 of 386 scored metro areas for tire shops.
The Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area is made up of one county, Skagit County. For its number of households, the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for primary care and pediatric clinics (42% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area with other metro areas 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 metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire shops | 79 | #19 of 386 | 16 | 3.1 | $4M | 161 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 79 | #30 of 387 | 52 | 9.9 | $4.2M | 137 | 90 |
| Barbershops | 76 | #19 of 387 | 18 | 3.4 | $3.1M | 163 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 76 | #44 of 377 | 8 | 1.5 | $1.1M | 159 | 4 |
| Gyms | 73 | #25 of 387 | 35 | 6.7 | $1.8M | 136 | 15 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 73 | #45 of 387 | 22 | 4.2 | $3.2M | 180 | 65 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 72 | #23 of 387 | 19 | 3.6 | $3.3M | 161 | 13 |
| Hair salons | 71 | #28 of 387 | 108 | 20.6 | $511K | 119 | 25 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 71 | #30 of 387 | 70 | 13.4 | $882K | 133 | 28 |
| Property management | 69 | #39 of 374 | 12 | 2.3 | Index only | 146 | 22 |
| Auto repair shops | 69 | #55 of 387 | 110 | 21.0 | $587K | 132 | 61 |
| Auto repair and car care | 69 | #59 of 387 | 183 | 35.0 | $353K | 131 | 87 |
| Pest control | 68 | #54 of 345 | 5 | 1.0 | $14.3M | 140 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 67 | #81 of 387 | 41 | 7.8 | $5.3M | 104 | 90 |
| Gas stations | 66 | #92 of 387 | 60 | 11.5 | $2.7M | 114 | 44 |
| Child care and preschools | 65 | #82 of 387 | 28 | 5.4 | $1.4M | 135 | 37 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 65 | #93 of 381 | 16 | 3.1 | $4M | 131 | 15 |
| Car washes and detailing | 63 | #96 of 387 | 18 | 3.4 | $3.6M | 143 | 15 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 63 | #108 of 387 | 68 | 13.0 | $1.4M | 114 | 28 |
| Insurance agencies | 63 | #116 of 387 | 72 | 13.8 | $1.6M | 127 | 45 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 62 | #67 of 387 | 217 | 41.5 | $254K | 120 | 57 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 60 | #127 of 387 | 99 | 18.9 | $995K | 113 | 37 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 59 | #121 of 387 | 30 | 5.7 | $5.1M | 108 | 47 |
| Real estate | 57 | #118 of 387 | 179 | 34.2 | Index only | 125 | 127 |
| Nail salons | 57 | #126 of 387 | 24 | 4.6 | $2.3M | 138 | 17 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 56 | #146 of 387 | 39 | 7.5 | $5.6M | 135 | 73 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #134 of 387 | 139 | 26.6 | Index only | 128 | 79 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 55 | #141 of 386 | 19 | 3.6 | $3.7M | 118 | 11 |
| Dry cleaners | 54 | #125 of 272 | 6 | 1.1 | $16.4M | 105 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 54 | #132 of 347 | 16 | 3.1 | $3.9M | 95 | 15 |
| Roofing and gutters | 53 | #165 of 381 | 16 | 3.1 | $9.6M | 114 | 16 |
| Veterinarians | 53 | #171 of 384 | 20 | 3.8 | $2.7M | 100 | 18 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 53 | #172 of 386 | 21 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 101 | 15 |
| Laundromats | 52 | #168 of 364 | 5 | 1.0 | $19.7M | 158 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 51 | #182 of 387 | 66 | 12.6 | $2.3M | 96 | 107 |
| Convenience stores | 51 | #194 of 387 | 42 | 8.0 | $7.8M | 99 | 17 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 50 | #155 of 290 | 7 | 1.3 | $9.2M | 67 | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 48 | #199 of 373 | 25 | 4.8 | Index only | 100 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 48 | #200 of 387 | 66 | 12.6 | $1.1M | 108 | 57 |
| Spas and skin care | 48 | #207 of 387 | 63 | 12.0 | $877K | 100 | 13 |
| House cleaning | 47 | #215 of 375 | 11 | 2.1 | $6.5M | 101 | 36 |
| Pet businesses | 47 | #218 of 387 | 68 | 13.0 | $797K | 91 | 41 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #229 of 387 | 313 | 59.8 | $695K | 105 | 128 |
| Physical therapy | 43 | #242 of 386 | 41 | 7.8 | $1.7M | 71 | 18 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 42 | #262 of 387 | 568 | 108.5 | $124K | 81 | 177 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 41 | #253 of 387 | 608 | 116.2 | $358K | 96 | 282 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 37 | #289 of 387 | 121 | 23.1 | $2.7M | 80 | 42 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 35 | #303 of 387 | 54 | 10.3 | $1.3M | 79 | 124 |
| Grocery stores | 33 | #308 of 387 | 44 | 8.4 | $7.4M | 80 | 25 |
| Chiropractors | 33 | #334 of 386 | 39 | 7.5 | $1.8M | 75 | 26 |
| Electricians | 33 | #334 of 383 | 20 | 3.8 | $7.7M | 64 | 44 |
| Pet stores | 31 | #327 of 382 | 20 | 3.8 | $2.7M | 60 | 8 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 28 | #339 of 385 | 38 | 7.3 | $1.9M | 64 | 88 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 27 | #360 of 387 | 120 | 22.9 | $1.8M | 49 | 64 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.8 | $17.6M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.6 | Index only | 123 | 6 |
Household spending in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area
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 | $64.6M | $1,235 | 129 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $163.1M | $3,117 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $217.4M | $4,155 | 102 |
| Groceries | $326.5M | $6,240 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $55.2M | $1,055 | 105 |
| Child care and other personal services | $38M | $726 | 125 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $61.8M | $1,180 | 120 |
| Medical and dental services | $70.3M | $1,344 | 104 |
| Pets | $54.2M | $1,036 | 114 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $98.5M | $1,883 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $114.8M | $2,193 | 112 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $153.7M | $2,938 | 97 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $71.4M | $1,364 | 96 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $971.2M | $18,559 | 111 |
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 the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 132,975+2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 52,329
- Median age
- 43.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 1,730 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 76
- Median household income
- $89,263+33.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $111,733
- Median home value
- $545,100
- Jobs located here
- 49,731
- Daytime population
- 119,306Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area at 132,975 people in 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 52,329 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 33.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area spend?
Households in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area spend about $971.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $326.5M on groceries and $217.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (92).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area, tire shops (79), fast food and sandwich shops (79) and barbershops (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For tire shops, that ranks #19 of 386 scored metro areas.
How does the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area is $89,263, 11% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $545,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for primary care and pediatric clinics (42% 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. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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