Metro area profile · California
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- Population, 2025
- 12,844,441
- −2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 4,499,409
- Median household income
- $95,958
- +31.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $871,300
- Jobs located here
- 6,588,635
- Highest market score
- 76
- Landscaping and lawn care, #24 of 385 scored metro areas
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What this means
An estimated 12,844,441 people live in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, in 4,499,409 households. Population estimates show the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area declined 2.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area is $95,958 a year, 19% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 31.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 148, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (95).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area are for landscaping and lawn care companies (76); funeral homes (73); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (72). The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area ranks #24 of 385 scored metro areas for landscaping and lawn care companies.
The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area takes in 2 counties: Los Angeles County and Orange County. For its number of households, the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (80% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 76 | #24 of 385 | 968 | 2.2 | $6.8M | 233 | 2,038 |
| Funeral homes | 73 | #55 of 377 | 399 | 0.9 | $1.7M | 253 | 213 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 72 | #44 of 387 | 2,508 | 5.6 | $2.6M | 157 | 4,939 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 71 | #41 of 290 | 210 | 0.5 | $23.1M | 168 | 218 |
| Roofing and gutters | 68 | #52 of 381 | 949 | 2.1 | $15.1M | 178 | 739 |
| Veterinarians | 68 | #64 of 384 | 1,211 | 2.7 | $4.2M | 154 | 1,092 |
| Pet businesses | 66 | #72 of 387 | 3,908 | 8.7 | $1.3M | 148 | 2,424 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 64 | #84 of 386 | 1,326 | 2.9 | $3.8M | 150 | 932 |
| Gas stations | 64 | #104 of 387 | 2,941 | 6.5 | $4M | 170 | 2,284 |
| Child care and preschools | 62 | #97 of 387 | 2,917 | 6.5 | $1.3M | 133 | 2,639 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #114 of 387 | 4,693 | 10.4 | $3M | 125 | 7,761 |
| Convenience stores | 59 | #135 of 387 | 2,792 | 6.2 | $10.4M | 132 | 1,097 |
| Electricians | 58 | #126 of 383 | 906 | 2.0 | $15.8M | 131 | 3,229 |
| Home inspectors | 57 | #77 of 243 | 191 | 0.4 | Index only | 177 | 392 |
| Tire shops | 57 | #156 of 386 | 1,675 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 116 | 600 |
| Gyms | 56 | #127 of 387 | 3,505 | 7.8 | $1.8M | 137 | 1,865 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 54 | #164 of 387 | 2,838 | 6.3 | $5M | 106 | 3,793 |
| Car washes and detailing | 54 | #168 of 387 | 1,504 | 3.3 | $3.2M | 128 | 821 |
| House cleaning | 53 | #154 of 375 | 946 | 2.1 | $7M | 109 | 2,297 |
| Pest control | 53 | #154 of 345 | 594 | 1.3 | $11.1M | 109 | 604 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #160 of 387 | 7,980 | 17.7 | $785K | 119 | 3,873 |
| Pet stores | 51 | #177 of 382 | 1,026 | 2.3 | $4.9M | 109 | 400 |
| Pizza | 51 | #181 of 387 | 2,919 | 6.5 | $6.9M | 136 | 12,756 |
| Barbershops | 51 | #186 of 387 | 2,681 | 6.0 | $1.9M | 100 | 235 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 48 | #208 of 387 | 2,734 | 6.1 | $2.3M | 114 | 2,008 |
| Physical therapy | 47 | #210 of 386 | 2,355 | 5.2 | $2.8M | 114 | 2,252 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 47 | #213 of 387 | 5,744 | 12.8 | $3.5M | 115 | 12,756 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 47 | #216 of 387 | 7,916 | 17.6 | $3.7M | 109 | 3,500 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #258 of 387 | 18,510 | 41.1 | $262K | 98 | 7,088 |
| Chiropractors | 41 | #255 of 386 | 2,766 | 6.1 | $2.3M | 98 | 1,630 |
| Hair salons | 41 | #276 of 387 | 11,818 | 26.3 | $429K | 100 | 3,689 |
| Grocery stores | 36 | #284 of 387 | 3,089 | 6.9 | $9.4M | 101 | 2,403 |
| Auto repair shops | 36 | #293 of 387 | 11,778 | 26.2 | $412K | 93 | 5,169 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 34 | #306 of 347 | 1,741 | 3.9 | $3.6M | 89 | 1,865 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 31 | #326 of 386 | 2,309 | 5.1 | $2.8M | 90 | 1,088 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 31 | #339 of 387 | 45,831 | 101.9 | $141K | 93 | 29,627 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 31 | #359 of 387 | 26,094 | 58.0 | $194K | 91 | 8,273 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 30 | #168 of 197 | 387 | 0.9 | $16.7M | 68 | 566 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 30 | #326 of 387 | 4,079 | 9.1 | $1.6M | 89 | 14,795 |
| Property management | 30 | #346 of 374 | 1,951 | 4.3 | Index only | 82 | 5,318 |
| Nail salons | 29 | #360 of 387 | 3,575 | 7.9 | $1.4M | 85 | 2,674 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 29 | #373 of 387 | 18,884 | 42.0 | Index only | 86 | 8,931 |
| Spas and skin care | 27 | #374 of 387 | 7,190 | 16.0 | $706K | 81 | 1,573 |
| Real estate | 27 | #379 of 387 | 24,297 | 54.0 | Index only | 84 | 19,077 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 26 | #346 of 387 | 61,655 | 137.0 | $326K | 88 | 29,168 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 25 | #363 of 387 | 7,105 | 15.8 | $2.8M | 76 | 5,117 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 25 | #367 of 387 | 6,185 | 13.7 | $3.3M | 79 | 5,717 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 24 | #368 of 387 | 37,674 | 83.7 | $534K | 81 | 11,133 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 24 | #369 of 373 | 3,271 | 7.3 | Index only | 69 | 1,877 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 23 | #349 of 381 | 2,099 | 4.7 | $2.3M | 75 | 1,542 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 23 | #350 of 387 | 11,172 | 24.8 | $824K | 65 | 4,791 |
| Laundromats | 20 | #346 of 364 | 1,162 | 2.6 | $7.9M | 63 | 542 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 19 | #363 of 387 | 16,858 | 37.5 | $546K | 62 | 6,198 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 19 | #378 of 387 | 9,065 | 20.1 | $715K | 73 | 9,296 |
| Dry cleaners | 17 | #266 of 272 | 1,022 | 2.3 | $9M | 58 | 865 |
| Insurance agencies | 15 | #380 of 387 | 9,193 | 20.4 | $907K | 72 | 5,786 |
Household spending in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 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 | $4.9B | $1,079 | 113 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $11.9B | $2,644 | 102 |
| Food away from home | $20.1B | $4,473 | 110 |
| Groceries | $29.1B | $6,471 | 102 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.1B | $1,128 | 112 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.9B | $861 | 148 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.3B | $1,392 | 142 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.5B | $1,440 | 112 |
| Pets | $5.1B | $1,126 | 124 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.2B | $2,047 | 100 |
| Vehicle insurance | $8.3B | $1,852 | 95 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $14.3B | $3,177 | 105 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.6B | $1,467 | 104 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $88.5B | $19,678 | 118 |
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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 12,844,441−2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 4,499,409
- Median age
- 39.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 48%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 4,854 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,673
- Median household income
- $95,958+31.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $135,506
- Median home value
- $871,300
- Jobs located here
- 6,588,635
- Daytime population
- 13,463,378Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area at 12,844,441 people in 2025, down 2.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 4,499,409 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 31.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area spend?
Households in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area spend about $88.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $29.1B on groceries and $20.1B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 148, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (95).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, landscaping and lawn care companies (76); funeral homes (73); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #24 of 385 scored metro areas.
How does the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area is $95,958, 19% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $871,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (80% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (57% 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 the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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