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Los Angeles County, CA market data
How Los Angeles County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 9,694,934
- −3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 3,416,449
- Median household income
- $90,112
- +32.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $834,200
- Jobs located here
- 4,875,632
- Highest market score
- 74
- Landscaping and lawn care, #146 of 1,493 scored counties
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What this means
Los Angeles County has an estimated 9,694,934 people and 3,416,449 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Los Angeles County declined 3.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Los Angeles County is $90,112, 12% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 32.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Los Angeles County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (92).
Of the business types scored in Los Angeles County, landscaping and lawn care companies (74), veterinarians (74) and funeral homes (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #146 of 1,493 scored counties.
Los Angeles County is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for dry cleaners (77% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for landscaping and lawn care companies (62% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Los Angeles County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Los Angeles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 74 | #146 of 1,493 | 603 | 1.8 | $8.1M | 275 | 1,300 |
| Veterinarians | 74 | #193 of 1,485 | 810 | 2.4 | $4.6M | 168 | 707 |
| Funeral homes | 70 | #226 of 1,472 | 296 | 0.9 | $1.7M | 253 | 161 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 69 | #75 of 479 | 151 | 0.4 | $23.5M | 171 | 151 |
| Roofing and gutters | 69 | #169 of 1,177 | 659 | 1.9 | $16M | 189 | 487 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 69 | #242 of 1,771 | 1,671 | 4.9 | $2.9M | 173 | 3,321 |
| Pet businesses | 68 | #339 of 2,200 | 2,776 | 8.1 | $1.3M | 152 | 1,676 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 67 | #293 of 1,461 | 974 | 2.9 | $3.8M | 150 | 685 |
| Convenience stores | 65 | #571 of 2,261 | 2,137 | 6.3 | $10.1M | 129 | 852 |
| Gas stations | 62 | #640 of 2,358 | 2,250 | 6.6 | $3.9M | 164 | 1,748 |
| Home inspectors | 61 | #111 of 415 | 136 | 0.4 | Index only | 184 | 243 |
| Child care and preschools | 61 | #505 of 1,611 | 2,251 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 123 | 2,007 |
| Pet stores | 60 | #313 of 974 | 740 | 2.2 | $5M | 111 | 284 |
| Electricians | 60 | #346 of 1,160 | 624 | 1.8 | $16.8M | 140 | 2,286 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #566 of 2,057 | 3,274 | 9.6 | $3.2M | 132 | 5,538 |
| Gyms | 59 | #545 of 1,792 | 2,438 | 7.1 | $1.8M | 142 | 1,283 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #563 of 1,707 | 1,991 | 5.8 | $5.3M | 111 | 2,765 |
| Tire shops | 57 | #600 of 1,530 | 1,297 | 3.8 | $2.7M | 109 | 456 |
| House cleaning | 56 | #296 of 847 | 671 | 2.0 | $7.2M | 113 | 1,586 |
| Car washes and detailing | 56 | #555 of 1,451 | 1,052 | 3.1 | $3.4M | 134 | 591 |
| Pest control | 54 | #294 of 699 | 397 | 1.2 | $12.2M | 120 | 435 |
| Physical therapy | 52 | #661 of 1,422 | 1,497 | 4.4 | $3.2M | 133 | 1,605 |
| Chiropractors | 52 | #673 of 1,490 | 1,784 | 5.2 | $2.7M | 112 | 1,075 |
| Pizza | 52 | #926 of 2,090 | 2,176 | 6.4 | $6.8M | 134 | 9,402 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 52 | #1,105 of 2,402 | 6,236 | 18.3 | $3.5M | 103 | 2,750 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 51 | #625 of 1,334 | 1,975 | 5.8 | $2.3M | 113 | 1,358 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 51 | #985 of 2,088 | 5,658 | 16.6 | $794K | 120 | 2,641 |
| Barbershops | 50 | #700 of 1,356 | 2,155 | 6.3 | $1.7M | 92 | 175 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 47 | #1,247 of 2,222 | 4,193 | 12.3 | $3.5M | 115 | 9,402 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 46 | #767 of 1,302 | 1,567 | 4.6 | $3M | 97 | 710 |
| Grocery stores | 44 | #1,213 of 2,070 | 2,470 | 7.2 | $8.8M | 94 | 1,898 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 43 | #514 of 777 | 1,245 | 3.6 | $3.6M | 89 | 1,283 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,546 of 2,401 | 13,652 | 40.0 | $260K | 97 | 5,208 |
| Hair salons | 41 | #1,583 of 2,339 | 8,666 | 25.4 | $431K | 100 | 2,656 |
| Auto repair shops | 38 | #1,735 of 2,378 | 8,817 | 25.8 | $403K | 91 | 3,819 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 37 | #676 of 887 | 1,753 | 5.1 | Index only | 96 | 996 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 34 | #1,297 of 1,656 | 2,905 | 8.5 | $1.6M | 92 | 10,598 |
| Property management | 33 | #736 of 910 | 1,414 | 4.1 | Index only | 83 | 3,851 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 32 | #268 of 325 | 288 | 0.8 | $16.6M | 68 | 410 |
| Nail salons | 31 | #1,123 of 1,328 | 2,568 | 7.5 | $1.5M | 87 | 1,909 |
| Spas and skin care | 30 | #1,526 of 1,769 | 4,948 | 14.5 | $755K | 86 | 1,148 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 29 | #1,783 of 2,063 | 5,239 | 15.3 | $2.8M | 76 | 3,726 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 29 | #2,050 of 2,176 | 13,115 | 38.4 | Index only | 92 | 6,071 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 29 | #2,065 of 2,405 | 46,038 | 134.8 | $321K | 87 | 21,461 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 29 | #2,151 of 2,385 | 18,957 | 55.5 | $197K | 93 | 5,955 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 28 | #1,135 of 1,327 | 1,711 | 5.0 | $2.1M | 67 | 1,178 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 28 | #1,674 of 1,889 | 4,598 | 13.5 | $3.2M | 78 | 4,195 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #2,122 of 2,405 | 28,281 | 82.8 | $522K | 79 | 8,214 |
| Real estate | 28 | #2,123 of 2,229 | 16,418 | 48.1 | Index only | 92 | 12,868 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 28 | #2,145 of 2,394 | 32,222 | 94.3 | $148K | 97 | 20,818 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 24 | #1,867 of 2,087 | 8,931 | 26.1 | $758K | 60 | 3,659 |
| Laundromats | 22 | #690 of 785 | 962 | 2.8 | $7M | 56 | 451 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 22 | #1,798 of 1,886 | 6,174 | 18.1 | $773K | 79 | 6,420 |
| Insurance agencies | 22 | #2,032 of 2,272 | 6,331 | 18.5 | $973K | 77 | 3,866 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 21 | #2,057 of 2,210 | 13,477 | 39.4 | $502K | 57 | 4,729 |
| Dry cleaners | 16 | #490 of 507 | 789 | 2.3 | $8.6M | 55 | 619 |
Household spending in Los Angeles 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 | $3.6B | $1,040 | 109 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $8.8B | $2,571 | 99 |
| Food away from home | $14.8B | $4,324 | 106 |
| Groceries | $21.7B | $6,342 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.7B | $1,093 | 109 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.8B | $814 | 140 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.5B | $1,315 | 134 |
| Medical and dental services | $4.8B | $1,397 | 108 |
| Pets | $3.7B | $1,085 | 119 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $6.8B | $1,981 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $6.2B | $1,803 | 92 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $10.5B | $3,077 | 102 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $4.9B | $1,423 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $65.5B | $19,180 | 115 |
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 Los Angeles County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 9,694,934−3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 3,416,449
- Median age
- 39.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 46%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 4,060 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,416
- Median household income
- $90,112+32.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $128,768
- Median home value
- $834,200
- Jobs located here
- 4,875,632
- Daytime population
- 10,082,231Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Los Angeles County?
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Questions
How fast is Los Angeles County, CA growing?
Population estimates put Los Angeles County at 9,694,934 people in 2025, down 3.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 3,416,449 households. Median household income rose 32.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Los Angeles County, CA spend?
Households in Los Angeles County spend about $65.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $21.7B on groceries and $14.8B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Los Angeles County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (92).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Los Angeles County, CA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Los Angeles County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (74), veterinarians (74) and funeral homes (70). Los Angeles County ranks #146 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does Los Angeles County, CA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Los Angeles County is $90,112 a year, 12% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $834,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Los Angeles County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for dry cleaners (77% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for landscaping and lawn care companies (62% 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. All 56 business types have a score in Los Angeles County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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