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Lake County, FL market data
How Lake County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 456,068
- +18.1% since 2020
- Households
- 164,497
- Median household income
- $73,161
- +34.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $318,400
- Jobs located here
- 120,029
- Highest market score
- 90
- Funeral homes, #22 of 1,472 scored counties
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What this means
Lake County has an estimated 456,068 people and 164,497 households. Population estimates show Lake County grew 18.1% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Lake County is $73,161, 9% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 34.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lake County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (71).
Of the business types scored in Lake County, funeral homes (90), grocery stores (85) and child care centers and preschools (83) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #22 of 1,472 scored counties.
Lake County is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (33% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lake County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lake 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 | 90 | #22 of 1,472 | 24 | 1.5 | $1.4M | 204 | 19 |
| Grocery stores | 85 | #112 of 2,070 | 77 | 4.7 | $12.8M | 138 | 43 |
| Child care and preschools | 83 | #60 of 1,611 | 59 | 3.6 | $1.2M | 120 | 48 |
| Gas stations | 80 | #150 of 2,358 | 142 | 8.6 | $3.2M | 136 | 115 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 79 | #75 of 1,327 | 25 | 1.5 | $5.7M | 185 | 31 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 79 | #209 of 2,402 | 267 | 16.2 | $3.7M | 109 | 82 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 78 | #182 of 2,087 | 124 | 7.5 | $2.5M | 193 | 63 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 77 | #131 of 1,889 | 109 | 6.6 | $5.6M | 135 | 63 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 77 | #164 of 2,063 | 126 | 7.7 | $4.8M | 131 | 57 |
| Insurance agencies | 77 | #292 of 2,272 | 167 | 10.2 | $2.4M | 188 | 140 |
| Laundromats | 74 | #114 of 785 | 18 | 1.1 | $16.9M | 135 | 8 |
| Pizza | 74 | #204 of 2,090 | 123 | 7.5 | $5M | 98 | 234 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 74 | #265 of 2,222 | 191 | 11.6 | $3.2M | 105 | 234 |
| Dry cleaners | 73 | #47 of 507 | 13 | 0.8 | $23.4M | 149 | 13 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 73 | #64 of 777 | 20 | 1.2 | $5.8M | 142 | 32 |
| Electricians | 73 | #116 of 1,160 | 33 | 2.0 | $14.1M | 118 | 105 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 73 | #293 of 2,210 | 200 | 12.2 | $1.5M | 173 | 84 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 72 | #352 of 2,405 | 1,423 | 86.5 | $429K | 116 | 577 |
| Convenience stores | 72 | #383 of 2,261 | 143 | 8.7 | $6.9M | 87 | 39 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 71 | #108 of 887 | 39 | 2.4 | Index only | 161 | 23 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 71 | #193 of 1,302 | 57 | 3.5 | $3.2M | 101 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | 70 | #290 of 1,485 | 59 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 90 | 44 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 69 | #262 of 1,461 | 60 | 3.6 | $2.4M | 95 | 38 |
| Gyms | 67 | #304 of 1,792 | 96 | 5.8 | $1.2M | 92 | 32 |
| Chiropractors | 66 | #314 of 1,490 | 67 | 4.1 | $2.7M | 113 | 39 |
| Pet businesses | 66 | #444 of 2,200 | 187 | 11.4 | $774K | 88 | 95 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 65 | #112 of 479 | 10 | 0.6 | $14.3M | 104 | 10 |
| Pet stores | 65 | #241 of 974 | 37 | 2.2 | $3.9M | 86 | 13 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 65 | #344 of 1,707 | 93 | 5.7 | $5M | 105 | 171 |
| Auto repair shops | 65 | #531 of 2,378 | 288 | 17.5 | $496K | 112 | 136 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 65 | #542 of 2,405 | 801 | 48.7 | $762K | 115 | 279 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #458 of 2,057 | 189 | 11.5 | $2.5M | 101 | 325 |
| Nail salons | 62 | #355 of 1,328 | 98 | 6.0 | $1.5M | 89 | 14 |
| Auto repair and car care | 61 | #709 of 2,401 | 501 | 30.5 | $285K | 106 | 214 |
| House cleaning | 59 | #255 of 847 | 39 | 2.4 | $6.1M | 96 | 123 |
| Property management | 59 | #302 of 910 | 37 | 2.2 | Index only | 119 | 89 |
| Physical therapy | 58 | #509 of 1,422 | 73 | 4.4 | $2.5M | 103 | 61 |
| Pest control | 57 | #266 of 699 | 24 | 1.5 | $10M | 98 | 50 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 57 | #534 of 1,493 | 102 | 6.2 | $2.3M | 80 | 260 |
| Car washes and detailing | 57 | #538 of 1,451 | 54 | 3.3 | $2.6M | 105 | 32 |
| Roofing and gutters | 56 | #448 of 1,177 | 63 | 3.8 | $7.4M | 87 | 49 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 56 | #787 of 2,088 | 192 | 11.7 | $599K | 90 | 67 |
| Hair salons | 56 | #888 of 2,339 | 327 | 19.9 | $445K | 103 | 93 |
| Tire shops | 55 | #657 of 1,530 | 69 | 4.2 | $2.1M | 83 | 27 |
| Spas and skin care | 54 | #744 of 1,769 | 153 | 9.3 | $951K | 109 | 36 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 53 | #758 of 1,771 | 165 | 10.0 | $1.5M | 86 | 433 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 51 | #655 of 1,334 | 76 | 4.6 | $1.5M | 75 | 35 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 50 | #161 of 325 | 8 | 0.5 | $22.6M | 92 | 18 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 49 | #988 of 1,886 | 181 | 11.0 | $1M | 102 | 126 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 48 | #1,293 of 2,385 | 678 | 41.2 | $215K | 101 | 159 |
| Barbershops | 47 | #787 of 1,356 | 95 | 5.8 | $1.5M | 81 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 42 | #1,096 of 1,656 | 130 | 7.9 | $1.4M | 78 | 330 |
| Real estate | 42 | #1,536 of 2,229 | 595 | 36.2 | Index only | 95 | 457 |
| Home inspectors | 41 | #274 of 415 | 13 | 0.8 | Index only | 72 | 30 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 41 | #1,543 of 2,176 | 506 | 30.8 | Index only | 89 | 266 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 39 | #1,727 of 2,394 | 1,320 | 80.2 | $137K | 90 | 582 |
Household spending in Lake 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 | $142.9M | $869 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $459.7M | $2,794 | 108 |
| Food away from home | $610.6M | $3,712 | 91 |
| Groceries | $984.8M | $5,986 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $145.4M | $884 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $71M | $432 | 74 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $115M | $699 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $181.1M | $1,101 | 85 |
| Pets | $144.7M | $880 | 97 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $303.9M | $1,847 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $393.9M | $2,394 | 122 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $465.8M | $2,832 | 94 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $239.5M | $1,456 | 103 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.5B | $14,929 | 90 |
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 Lake County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 456,068+18.1% since 2020
- Households
- 164,497
- Median age
- 47.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 954 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 433
- Median household income
- $73,161+34.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $94,160
- Median home value
- $318,400
- Jobs located here
- 120,029
- Daytime population
- 357,515Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lake County, FL growing?
Population estimates put Lake County at 456,068 people in 2025, up 18.1% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 164,497 households. Median household income rose 34.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lake County, FL spend?
Households in Lake County spend about $2.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $984.8M on groceries and $610.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Lake County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lake County, FL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lake County are for funeral homes (90), grocery stores (85) and child care centers and preschools (83). Lake County ranks #22 of 1,472 scored counties for funeral homes.
How does Lake County, FL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lake County is $73,161 a year, 9% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 18.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $318,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lake County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (33% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (54% 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 Lake County, each ranked against other counties.
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