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El Dorado County, CA market data
How El Dorado County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 192,323
- +0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 76,185
- Median household income
- $108,845
- +30.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $679,900
- Jobs located here
- 57,451
- Highest market score
- 85
- Funeral homes, #38 of 1,472 scored counties
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What this means
El Dorado County has an estimated 192,323 people and 76,185 households. Population estimates show El Dorado County grew 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in El Dorado County is $108,845, 35% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 30.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in El Dorado County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 163, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (106, still above the U.S.).
Of the business types scored in El Dorado County, funeral homes (85), convenience stores (79) and barbershops (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #38 of 1,472 scored counties.
El Dorado County is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for real estate agents and brokers (77% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for primary care and pediatric clinics (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in El Dorado County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares El Dorado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral homes | 85 | #38 of 1,472 | 8 | 1.1 | $1.7M | 247 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 79 | #188 of 2,261 | 46 | 6.0 | $11.2M | 142 | 13 |
| Barbershops | 77 | #104 of 1,356 | 26 | 3.4 | $3.5M | 187 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 77 | #131 of 1,530 | 19 | 2.5 | $5.1M | 205 | 12 |
| Car washes and detailing | 76 | #105 of 1,451 | 20 | 2.6 | $4.9M | 194 | 12 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 76 | #109 of 1,327 | 15 | 2.0 | $6.5M | 211 | 19 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 74 | #162 of 1,656 | 26 | 3.4 | $4.5M | 251 | 84 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 74 | #311 of 2,402 | 107 | 14.0 | $4.8M | 142 | 47 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 73 | #282 of 2,087 | 60 | 7.9 | $2.8M | 218 | 32 |
| Gas stations | 73 | #321 of 2,358 | 78 | 10.2 | $3M | 127 | 60 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 72 | #50 of 479 | 6 | 0.8 | $16.3M | 119 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 72 | #229 of 2,339 | 126 | 16.5 | $727K | 169 | 37 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 71 | #174 of 1,302 | 21 | 2.8 | $5.5M | 177 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 71 | #329 of 2,401 | 214 | 28.1 | $457K | 170 | 119 |
| Auto repair shops | 70 | #334 of 2,378 | 134 | 17.6 | $729K | 164 | 89 |
| Grocery stores | 69 | #427 of 2,070 | 38 | 5.0 | $13.5M | 146 | 34 |
| Child care and preschools | 68 | #304 of 1,611 | 46 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 156 | 52 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 68 | #425 of 2,222 | 87 | 11.4 | $4.2M | 137 | 146 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 68 | #428 of 2,210 | 100 | 13.1 | $1.7M | 189 | 46 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 67 | #300 of 1,461 | 34 | 4.5 | $2.7M | 106 | 16 |
| Spas and skin care | 67 | #308 of 1,769 | 73 | 9.6 | $1.3M | 143 | 13 |
| House cleaning | 65 | #158 of 847 | 15 | 2.0 | $7.9M | 124 | 39 |
| Pizza | 65 | #477 of 2,090 | 63 | 8.3 | $5.8M | 114 | 146 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 64 | #275 of 1,334 | 41 | 5.4 | $2.9M | 143 | 27 |
| Physical therapy | 62 | #390 of 1,422 | 38 | 5.0 | $3.1M | 127 | 30 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 62 | #562 of 2,385 | 273 | 35.8 | $335K | 158 | 79 |
| Dry cleaners | 60 | #160 of 507 | 7 | 0.9 | $23.7M | 151 | 9 |
| Gyms | 60 | #511 of 1,792 | 73 | 9.6 | $1.6M | 124 | 36 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 59 | #620 of 2,088 | 140 | 18.4 | $843K | 127 | 63 |
| Pest control | 58 | #251 of 699 | 13 | 1.7 | $9.2M | 90 | 9 |
| Home inspectors | 57 | #136 of 415 | 6 | 0.8 | Index only | 100 | 6 |
| Pet stores | 57 | #372 of 974 | 25 | 3.3 | $3.7M | 81 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 56 | #812 of 2,200 | 110 | 14.4 | $836K | 95 | 58 |
| Chiropractors | 55 | #602 of 1,490 | 53 | 7.0 | $2.2M | 92 | 23 |
| Veterinarians | 55 | #603 of 1,485 | 34 | 4.5 | $2.7M | 99 | 36 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #555 of 1,328 | 44 | 5.8 | $2.1M | 125 | 25 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 54 | #704 of 1,707 | 54 | 7.1 | $4.8M | 101 | 90 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 54 | #776 of 1,889 | 71 | 9.3 | $5.1M | 124 | 70 |
| Insurance agencies | 54 | #996 of 2,272 | 122 | 16.0 | $1.4M | 108 | 48 |
| Laundromats | 53 | #343 of 785 | 15 | 2.0 | $11.1M | 89 | 5 |
| Roofing and gutters | 53 | #523 of 1,177 | 25 | 3.3 | $10.4M | 123 | 45 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 52 | #1,091 of 2,394 | 537 | 70.5 | $217K | 142 | 255 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 51 | #370 of 777 | 26 | 3.4 | $4.5M | 112 | 36 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,015 of 2,057 | 102 | 13.4 | $2.5M | 105 | 229 |
| Electricians | 49 | #606 of 1,160 | 23 | 3.0 | $11.3M | 94 | 94 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 49 | #724 of 1,493 | 47 | 6.2 | $2.5M | 86 | 114 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,221 of 2,405 | 492 | 64.6 | $740K | 112 | 191 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 48 | #925 of 1,771 | 75 | 9.8 | $1.6M | 95 | 162 |
| Property management | 47 | #492 of 910 | 27 | 3.5 | Index only | 105 | 67 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 46 | #1,357 of 2,405 | 984 | 129.2 | $370K | 100 | 402 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 42 | #1,320 of 2,063 | 111 | 14.6 | $3.3M | 89 | 64 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 39 | #639 of 887 | 48 | 6.3 | Index only | 84 | 25 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 34 | #1,522 of 1,886 | 140 | 18.4 | $831K | 84 | 97 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 32 | #1,979 of 2,176 | 412 | 54.1 | Index only | 70 | 144 |
| Real estate | 32 | #2,015 of 2,229 | 493 | 64.7 | Index only | 74 | 267 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.4 | $38.8M | 158 | 6 |
Household spending in El Dorado 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 | $97.7M | $1,282 | 134 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $236M | $3,098 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $364.1M | $4,779 | 117 |
| Groceries | $514M | $6,747 | 107 |
| Personal care products and services | $91.6M | $1,202 | 120 |
| Child care and other personal services | $72.1M | $947 | 163 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $118M | $1,549 | 158 |
| Medical and dental services | $116.4M | $1,527 | 119 |
| Pets | $92M | $1,207 | 133 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $166.1M | $2,180 | 106 |
| Vehicle insurance | $165.7M | $2,175 | 111 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $259.1M | $3,401 | 113 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $119M | $1,563 | 111 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.6B | $20,748 | 125 |
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 El Dorado County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 192,323+0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 76,185
- Median age
- 46.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 1,708 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 113
- Median household income
- $108,845+30.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $150,330
- Median home value
- $679,900
- Jobs located here
- 57,451
- Daytime population
- 166,597Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is El Dorado County, CA growing?
Population estimates put El Dorado County at 192,323 people in 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 76,185 households. Median household income rose 30.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in El Dorado County, CA spend?
Households in El Dorado County spend about $1.6B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $514M on groceries and $364.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in El Dorado County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 163, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (106, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in El Dorado County, CA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in El Dorado County are for funeral homes (85), convenience stores (79) and barbershops (77). El Dorado County ranks #38 of 1,472 scored counties for funeral homes.
How does El Dorado County, CA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in El Dorado County is $108,845 a year, 35% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $679,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, El Dorado County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for real estate agents and brokers (77% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for primary care and pediatric clinics (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. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in El Dorado County, each ranked against other counties.
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