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Orange County, CA market data
How Orange County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 3,149,507
- −1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 1,082,960
- Median household income
- $116,289
- +28.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $962,600
- Jobs located here
- 1,713,003
- Highest market score
- 78
- Funeral homes, #86 of 1,472 scored counties
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What this means
Orange County has an estimated 3,149,507 people and 1,082,960 households. Population estimates show Orange County declined 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Orange County is $116,289, 44% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Orange County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 174, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (103, still above the U.S.).
Of the business types scored in Orange County, funeral homes (78), landscaping and lawn care companies (73) and convenience stores (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #86 of 1,472 scored counties.
Orange County is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (52% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Orange County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Orange 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 | 78 | #86 of 1,472 | 103 | 1.0 | $1.7M | 253 | 52 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 73 | #172 of 1,493 | 365 | 3.4 | $4.8M | 163 | 738 |
| Convenience stores | 73 | #342 of 2,261 | 655 | 6.0 | $11.4M | 144 | 245 |
| Gas stations | 72 | #331 of 2,358 | 691 | 6.4 | $4.5M | 189 | 536 |
| Tire shops | 71 | #243 of 1,530 | 378 | 3.5 | $3.4M | 137 | 144 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 70 | #67 of 479 | 59 | 0.5 | $22M | 160 | 67 |
| Child care and preschools | 69 | #273 of 1,611 | 666 | 6.1 | $1.6M | 164 | 632 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 67 | #291 of 1,461 | 352 | 3.3 | $3.9M | 152 | 247 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 66 | #550 of 2,402 | 1,680 | 15.5 | $4.4M | 131 | 750 |
| Roofing and gutters | 64 | #272 of 1,177 | 290 | 2.7 | $13M | 154 | 252 |
| Barbershops | 64 | #363 of 1,356 | 526 | 4.9 | $2.5M | 135 | 60 |
| Veterinarians | 62 | #449 of 1,485 | 401 | 3.7 | $3.4M | 124 | 385 |
| Pet businesses | 62 | #568 of 2,200 | 1,132 | 10.5 | $1.2M | 137 | 748 |
| Grocery stores | 62 | #610 of 2,070 | 619 | 5.7 | $12M | 129 | 505 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 61 | #456 of 1,771 | 837 | 7.7 | $2.1M | 124 | 1,618 |
| Pizza | 57 | #738 of 2,090 | 743 | 6.9 | $7.2M | 142 | 3,354 |
| Pet stores | 56 | #380 of 974 | 286 | 2.6 | $4.7M | 105 | 116 |
| Electricians | 56 | #437 of 1,160 | 282 | 2.6 | $13.4M | 112 | 943 |
| Car washes and detailing | 56 | #560 of 1,451 | 452 | 4.2 | $2.9M | 114 | 230 |
| Gyms | 56 | #672 of 1,792 | 1,067 | 9.9 | $1.7M | 127 | 582 |
| Home inspectors | 55 | #156 of 415 | 55 | 0.5 | Index only | 159 | 149 |
| Home repair trades | 55 | #776 of 2,057 | 1,419 | 13.1 | $2.7M | 110 | 2,223 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 52 | #603 of 1,334 | 759 | 7.0 | $2.3M | 116 | 650 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 52 | #613 of 1,327 | 388 | 3.6 | $3.3M | 109 | 364 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 52 | #782 of 1,707 | 847 | 7.8 | $4.5M | 94 | 1,028 |
| House cleaning | 50 | #419 of 847 | 275 | 2.5 | $6.3M | 99 | 711 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 50 | #1,038 of 2,088 | 2,322 | 21.4 | $762K | 115 | 1,232 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 50 | #1,124 of 2,222 | 1,551 | 14.3 | $3.5M | 113 | 3,354 |
| Pest control | 49 | #362 of 699 | 197 | 1.8 | $8.8M | 86 | 169 |
| Laundromats | 49 | #390 of 785 | 200 | 1.8 | $12.2M | 98 | 91 |
| Auto repair and car care | 48 | #1,302 of 2,401 | 4,858 | 44.9 | $267K | 100 | 1,880 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,331 of 2,378 | 2,961 | 27.3 | $439K | 99 | 1,350 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 41 | #542 of 777 | 496 | 4.6 | $3.6M | 88 | 582 |
| Hair salons | 41 | #1,584 of 2,339 | 3,152 | 29.1 | $425K | 99 | 1,033 |
| Physical therapy | 38 | #1,029 of 1,422 | 858 | 7.9 | $2M | 83 | 647 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 37 | #245 of 325 | 99 | 0.9 | $17.2M | 70 | 156 |
| Chiropractors | 37 | #1,100 of 1,490 | 982 | 9.1 | $1.7M | 72 | 555 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 37 | #1,503 of 2,087 | 2,241 | 20.7 | $1.1M | 86 | 1,132 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 36 | #1,782 of 2,405 | 15,617 | 144.2 | $343K | 92 | 7,707 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 35 | #1,270 of 1,656 | 1,174 | 10.8 | $1.5M | 81 | 4,197 |
| Property management | 34 | #720 of 910 | 537 | 5.0 | Index only | 77 | 1,467 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 33 | #1,037 of 1,302 | 742 | 6.9 | $2.3M | 73 | 378 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 33 | #1,761 of 2,210 | 3,381 | 31.2 | $722K | 82 | 1,469 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 33 | #1,926 of 2,405 | 9,393 | 86.7 | $570K | 86 | 2,919 |
| Nail salons | 32 | #1,105 of 1,328 | 1,007 | 9.3 | $1.3M | 80 | 765 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 32 | #1,565 of 1,889 | 1,587 | 14.7 | $3.4M | 81 | 1,522 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 32 | #1,684 of 2,063 | 1,866 | 17.2 | $2.9M | 77 | 1,391 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 31 | #2,106 of 2,385 | 7,137 | 65.9 | $188K | 88 | 2,318 |
| Spas and skin care | 29 | #1,557 of 1,769 | 2,242 | 20.7 | $598K | 68 | 425 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 28 | #2,081 of 2,176 | 5,769 | 53.3 | Index only | 73 | 2,860 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 28 | #2,157 of 2,394 | 13,609 | 125.7 | $125K | 82 | 8,809 |
| Real estate | 26 | #2,167 of 2,229 | 7,879 | 72.8 | Index only | 67 | 6,209 |
| Dry cleaners | 24 | #467 of 507 | 233 | 2.2 | $10.5M | 67 | 246 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 24 | #1,784 of 1,886 | 2,891 | 26.7 | $589K | 60 | 2,876 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 22 | #862 of 887 | 1,518 | 14.0 | Index only | 39 | 881 |
| Insurance agencies | 17 | #2,141 of 2,272 | 2,862 | 26.4 | $760K | 61 | 1,920 |
Household spending in Orange 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 | $1.3B | $1,199 | 125 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $3.1B | $2,875 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $5.4B | $4,945 | 121 |
| Groceries | $7.4B | $6,875 | 109 |
| Personal care products and services | $1.3B | $1,237 | 123 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.1B | $1,009 | 174 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $1.8B | $1,634 | 166 |
| Medical and dental services | $1.7B | $1,573 | 122 |
| Pets | $1.4B | $1,254 | 138 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $2.4B | $2,254 | 110 |
| Vehicle insurance | $2.2B | $2,008 | 103 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $3.8B | $3,492 | 116 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $1.7B | $1,606 | 114 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $23B | $21,250 | 128 |
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 Orange County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 3,149,507−1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 1,082,960
- Median age
- 40.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 56%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 793 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 3,991
- Median household income
- $116,289+28.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $156,761
- Median home value
- $962,600
- Jobs located here
- 1,713,003
- Daytime population
- 3,381,147Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Orange County, CA growing?
Population estimates put Orange County at 3,149,507 people in 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 1,082,960 households. Median household income rose 28.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Orange County, CA spend?
Households in Orange County spend about $23B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $7.4B on groceries and $5.4B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Orange County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 174, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (103, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Orange County, CA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Orange County are for funeral homes (78), landscaping and lawn care companies (73) and convenience stores (73). Orange County ranks #86 of 1,472 scored counties for funeral homes.
How does Orange County, CA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Orange County is $116,289 a year, 44% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $962,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Orange County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (52% 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 Orange County, each ranked against other counties.
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