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Skagit County, WA market data
How Skagit County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- 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
- 81
- Tire shops, #88 of 1,530 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Skagit County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Skagit County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Skagit County has an estimated 132,975 people and 52,329 households. Population estimates put the population change in Skagit County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Skagit County is $89,263, 11% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Skagit County 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).
Of the business types scored in Skagit County, tire shops (81), funeral homes (80) and barbershops (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For tire shops, that ranks #88 of 1,530 scored counties.
Skagit County is part of the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area. 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).
All 56 business types in Skagit County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Skagit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire shops | 81 | #88 of 1,530 | 16 | 3.1 | $4M | 161 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | 80 | #71 of 1,472 | 8 | 1.5 | $1.1M | 159 | 4 |
| Barbershops | 76 | #121 of 1,356 | 18 | 3.4 | $3.1M | 163 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 74 | #88 of 1,334 | 19 | 3.6 | $3.3M | 161 | 13 |
| Gas stations | 74 | #299 of 2,358 | 60 | 11.5 | $2.7M | 114 | 44 |
| Gyms | 73 | #165 of 1,792 | 35 | 6.7 | $1.8M | 136 | 15 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 73 | #279 of 2,222 | 52 | 9.9 | $4.2M | 137 | 90 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 71 | #191 of 1,327 | 16 | 3.1 | $4M | 131 | 15 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 70 | #255 of 1,656 | 22 | 4.2 | $3.2M | 180 | 65 |
| Auto repair shops | 69 | #373 of 2,378 | 110 | 21.0 | $587K | 132 | 61 |
| Auto repair and car care | 69 | #383 of 2,401 | 183 | 35.0 | $353K | 131 | 87 |
| Child care and preschools | 68 | #306 of 1,611 | 28 | 5.4 | $1.4M | 135 | 37 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 68 | #310 of 2,088 | 70 | 13.4 | $882K | 133 | 28 |
| Property management | 67 | #173 of 910 | 12 | 2.3 | Index only | 146 | 22 |
| Pizza | 67 | #412 of 2,090 | 41 | 7.8 | $5.3M | 104 | 90 |
| Hair salons | 66 | #427 of 2,339 | 108 | 20.6 | $511K | 119 | 25 |
| Car washes and detailing | 65 | #335 of 1,451 | 18 | 3.4 | $3.6M | 143 | 15 |
| Pest control | 64 | #168 of 699 | 5 | 1.0 | $14.3M | 140 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 64 | #622 of 2,261 | 42 | 8.0 | $7.8M | 99 | 17 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 62 | #425 of 1,707 | 30 | 5.7 | $5.1M | 108 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | 62 | #457 of 1,485 | 20 | 3.8 | $2.7M | 100 | 18 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 61 | #445 of 1,461 | 21 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 101 | 15 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 60 | #419 of 1,302 | 19 | 3.6 | $3.7M | 118 | 11 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 59 | #219 of 777 | 16 | 3.1 | $3.9M | 95 | 15 |
| Nail salons | 58 | #452 of 1,328 | 24 | 4.6 | $2.3M | 138 | 17 |
| Dry cleaners | 57 | #197 of 507 | 6 | 1.1 | $16.4M | 105 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 57 | #882 of 2,272 | 72 | 13.8 | $1.6M | 127 | 45 |
| Pet businesses | 56 | #819 of 2,200 | 68 | 13.0 | $797K | 91 | 41 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 56 | #828 of 2,087 | 68 | 13.0 | $1.4M | 114 | 28 |
| Roofing and gutters | 55 | #469 of 1,177 | 16 | 3.1 | $9.6M | 114 | 16 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 55 | #725 of 1,889 | 39 | 7.5 | $5.6M | 135 | 73 |
| Laundromats | 54 | #332 of 785 | 5 | 1.0 | $19.7M | 158 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #939 of 2,385 | 217 | 41.5 | $254K | 120 | 57 |
| Home repair trades | 53 | #894 of 2,057 | 66 | 12.6 | $2.3M | 96 | 107 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 53 | #1,082 of 2,402 | 121 | 23.1 | $2.7M | 80 | 42 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 52 | #242 of 479 | 7 | 1.3 | $9.2M | 67 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 51 | #994 of 2,070 | 44 | 8.4 | $7.4M | 80 | 25 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 51 | #1,106 of 2,210 | 99 | 18.9 | $995K | 113 | 37 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 50 | #446 of 887 | 25 | 4.8 | Index only | 100 | 11 |
| House cleaning | 49 | #435 of 847 | 11 | 2.1 | $6.5M | 101 | 36 |
| Spas and skin care | 49 | #930 of 1,769 | 63 | 12.0 | $877K | 100 | 13 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #1,170 of 2,176 | 139 | 26.6 | Index only | 128 | 79 |
| Physical therapy | 47 | #808 of 1,422 | 41 | 7.8 | $1.7M | 71 | 18 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,235 of 2,229 | 179 | 34.2 | Index only | 125 | 127 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 47 | #1,318 of 2,405 | 313 | 59.8 | $695K | 105 | 128 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #1,409 of 2,405 | 608 | 116.2 | $358K | 96 | 282 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 44 | #1,163 of 1,886 | 66 | 12.6 | $1.1M | 108 | 57 |
| Electricians | 41 | #800 of 1,160 | 20 | 3.8 | $7.7M | 64 | 44 |
| Chiropractors | 40 | #1,017 of 1,490 | 39 | 7.5 | $1.8M | 75 | 26 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 38 | #1,325 of 1,771 | 54 | 10.3 | $1.3M | 79 | 124 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #1,821 of 2,394 | 568 | 108.5 | $124K | 81 | 177 |
| Pet stores | 36 | #697 of 974 | 20 | 3.8 | $2.7M | 60 | 8 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 36 | #1,120 of 1,493 | 38 | 7.3 | $1.9M | 64 | 88 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 31 | #1,728 of 2,063 | 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 Skagit 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 | $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 Skagit County
- 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 Skagit County, WA growing?
Population estimates put Skagit County at 132,975 people in 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 52,329 households. Median household income rose 33.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Skagit County, WA spend?
Households in Skagit County spend about $971.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $326.5M on groceries and $217.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Skagit County 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).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Skagit County, WA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Skagit County are for tire shops (81), funeral homes (80) and barbershops (76). Skagit County ranks #88 of 1,530 scored counties for tire shops.
How does Skagit County, WA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Skagit County is $89,263 a year, 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. For its number of households, Skagit County 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).
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 Skagit County, each ranked against other counties.
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