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Sacramento County, CA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Sacramento County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 1,618,460
- +2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 571,057
- Median household income
- $92,175
- +37.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $534,200
- Jobs located here
- 724,651
- Highest market score
- 84
- Pet grooming and boarding, #25 of 1,461 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 1,618,460 people live in Sacramento County, in 571,057 households. Population estimates put the population change in Sacramento County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.0%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Sacramento County is $92,175 a year, 14% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 37.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Sacramento County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (95).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Sacramento County are for pet grooming and boarding businesses (84), pet businesses (80) and physical therapy clinics (79). Sacramento County ranks #25 of 1,461 scored counties for pet grooming and boarding businesses.
Sacramento County is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For its number of households, Sacramento County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (40% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (48% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Sacramento County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Sacramento 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet grooming and boarding | 84 | #25 of 1,461 | 130 | 2.3 | $4.7M | 185 | 75 |
| Pet businesses | 80 | #68 of 2,200 | 452 | 7.9 | $1.4M | 154 | 242 |
| Physical therapy | 79 | #69 of 1,422 | 161 | 2.8 | $4.9M | 204 | 147 |
| Veterinarians | 79 | #102 of 1,485 | 167 | 2.9 | $3.7M | 135 | 125 |
| Pet stores | 75 | #98 of 974 | 99 | 1.7 | $6.2M | 137 | 42 |
| Convenience stores | 75 | #297 of 2,261 | 405 | 7.1 | $8.9M | 114 | 113 |
| Funeral homes | 73 | #175 of 1,472 | 65 | 1.1 | $1.2M | 183 | 36 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 72 | #197 of 1,493 | 208 | 3.6 | $3.9M | 132 | 391 |
| Gas stations | 72 | #333 of 2,358 | 414 | 7.2 | $3.7M | 156 | 331 |
| Gyms | 71 | #199 of 1,792 | 395 | 6.9 | $1.8M | 141 | 179 |
| Chiropractors | 71 | #212 of 1,490 | 246 | 4.3 | $3.2M | 134 | 140 |
| Home inspectors | 70 | #60 of 415 | 38 | 0.7 | Index only | 109 | 22 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 70 | #71 of 479 | 34 | 0.6 | $18.2M | 132 | 34 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 70 | #198 of 1,302 | 190 | 3.3 | $4.2M | 133 | 95 |
| Car washes and detailing | 70 | #227 of 1,451 | 167 | 2.9 | $3.7M | 147 | 94 |
| Barbershops | 70 | #243 of 1,356 | 275 | 4.8 | $2.3M | 120 | 24 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 69 | #178 of 1,334 | 275 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 130 | 154 |
| Child care and preschools | 69 | #285 of 1,611 | 377 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 118 | 335 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 68 | #49 of 325 | 23 | 0.4 | $34.4M | 140 | 39 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 67 | #126 of 777 | 126 | 2.2 | $5.7M | 141 | 179 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 67 | #315 of 1,656 | 292 | 5.1 | $2.7M | 152 | 745 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 67 | #336 of 2,088 | 796 | 13.9 | $908K | 137 | 333 |
| Electricians | 66 | #230 of 1,160 | 127 | 2.2 | $13.6M | 114 | 353 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 66 | #301 of 1,707 | 329 | 5.8 | $5.3M | 111 | 461 |
| Home repair trades | 66 | #328 of 2,057 | 585 | 10.2 | $3M | 122 | 956 |
| Roofing and gutters | 65 | #240 of 1,177 | 129 | 2.3 | $13.4M | 159 | 142 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 65 | #584 of 2,402 | 919 | 16.1 | $3.9M | 116 | 444 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 61 | #462 of 1,771 | 443 | 7.8 | $1.8M | 108 | 809 |
| Tire shops | 60 | #515 of 1,530 | 214 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 115 | 120 |
| Pizza | 58 | #715 of 2,090 | 445 | 7.8 | $5.5M | 108 | 1,313 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 58 | #745 of 2,087 | 691 | 12.1 | $1.6M | 127 | 345 |
| Hair salons | 58 | #779 of 2,339 | 1,301 | 22.8 | $477K | 111 | 350 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 57 | #854 of 2,222 | 729 | 12.8 | $3.4M | 110 | 1,313 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 56 | #523 of 1,327 | 200 | 3.5 | $3.1M | 100 | 164 |
| Grocery stores | 56 | #805 of 2,070 | 369 | 6.5 | $9.8M | 106 | 331 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #956 of 2,210 | 1,017 | 17.8 | $1.1M | 124 | 450 |
| Pest control | 53 | #314 of 699 | 85 | 1.5 | $9.4M | 92 | 77 |
| Auto repair and car care | 53 | #1,088 of 2,401 | 2,249 | 39.4 | $275K | 102 | 954 |
| Laundromats | 52 | #357 of 785 | 92 | 1.6 | $12.1M | 97 | 40 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 52 | #1,093 of 2,394 | 3,725 | 65.2 | $212K | 139 | 1,930 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 52 | #1,097 of 2,405 | 6,111 | 107.0 | $401K | 108 | 2,956 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 52 | #1,100 of 2,405 | 3,491 | 61.1 | $702K | 106 | 1,124 |
| Dry cleaners | 51 | #247 of 507 | 61 | 1.1 | $18.2M | 116 | 65 |
| Spas and skin care | 51 | #849 of 1,769 | 641 | 11.2 | $968K | 110 | 151 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 51 | #889 of 1,889 | 536 | 9.4 | $4.6M | 110 | 530 |
| Auto repair shops | 51 | #1,152 of 2,378 | 1,435 | 25.1 | $431K | 97 | 643 |
| Property management | 47 | #495 of 910 | 215 | 3.8 | Index only | 91 | 390 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #1,230 of 2,176 | 1,721 | 30.1 | Index only | 116 | 723 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,464 of 2,385 | 2,709 | 47.4 | $229K | 108 | 839 |
| House cleaning | 44 | #534 of 847 | 150 | 2.6 | $5.4M | 84 | 341 |
| Insurance agencies | 44 | #1,331 of 2,272 | 865 | 15.1 | $1.3M | 100 | 516 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 43 | #1,281 of 2,063 | 751 | 13.2 | $3.3M | 88 | 501 |
| Real estate | 42 | #1,525 of 2,229 | 2,318 | 40.6 | Index only | 108 | 1,415 |
| Nail salons | 41 | #930 of 1,328 | 403 | 7.1 | $1.5M | 92 | 304 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 39 | #641 of 887 | 344 | 6.0 | Index only | 81 | 182 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 35 | #1,493 of 1,886 | 921 | 16.1 | $859K | 87 | 764 |
Household spending in Sacramento 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 | $618.6M | $1,083 | 113 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $1.5B | $2,703 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $2.4B | $4,290 | 105 |
| Groceries | $3.6B | $6,342 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $620.3M | $1,086 | 108 |
| Child care and other personal services | $445.2M | $780 | 134 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $722.5M | $1,265 | 129 |
| Medical and dental services | $791.1M | $1,385 | 108 |
| Pets | $612.8M | $1,073 | 118 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $1.1B | $1,948 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $1.1B | $1,899 | 97 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.7B | $3,035 | 101 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $802.8M | $1,406 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $10.9B | $19,030 | 114 |
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 Sacramento County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 1,618,460+2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 571,057
- Median age
- 38.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 59%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 965 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,651
- Median household income
- $92,175+37.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $118,155
- Median home value
- $534,200
- Jobs located here
- 724,651
- Daytime population
- 1,607,887Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Sacramento County, CA growing?
Population estimates put Sacramento County at 1,618,460 people in 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 571,057 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 37.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Sacramento County, CA spend?
Households in Sacramento County spend about $10.9B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $3.6B on groceries and $2.4B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Sacramento County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (95).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Sacramento County, CA?
Of the business types scored in Sacramento County, pet grooming and boarding businesses (84), pet businesses (80) and physical therapy clinics (79) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet grooming and boarding businesses, that ranks #25 of 1,461 scored counties.
How does Sacramento County, CA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Sacramento County is $92,175, 14% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $534,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (40% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (48% 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 Sacramento County, each ranked against other counties.
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