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Kane County, IL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Kane County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 525,757
- +1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 184,706
- Median household income
- $103,163
- +29.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $327,000
- Jobs located here
- 219,275
- Highest market score
- 83
- Convenience stores, #116 of 2,261 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 525,757 people live in Kane County, in 184,706 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Kane County grew 1.8%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Kane County is $103,163 a year, 28% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Kane County spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (91).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Kane County are for convenience stores (83), grocery and convenience stores (76) and gas stations (74). Kane County ranks #116 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
Kane County is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For its number of households, Kane County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (86% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for property management companies (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Kane County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Kane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 83 | #116 of 2,261 | 99 | 5.4 | $12.6M | 159 | 28 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 76 | #261 of 2,402 | 260 | 14.1 | $4.8M | 141 | 113 |
| Gas stations | 74 | #296 of 2,358 | 183 | 9.9 | $3M | 125 | 123 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 72 | #172 of 1,302 | 92 | 5.0 | $3.3M | 107 | 23 |
| Veterinarians | 71 | #258 of 1,485 | 60 | 3.2 | $3.2M | 118 | 50 |
| Funeral homes | 70 | #230 of 1,472 | 26 | 1.4 | $1M | 148 | 15 |
| Child care and preschools | 68 | #316 of 1,611 | 100 | 5.4 | $1.1M | 106 | 87 |
| Property management | 67 | #171 of 910 | 31 | 1.7 | Index only | 173 | 61 |
| Grocery stores | 67 | #479 of 2,070 | 104 | 5.6 | $12M | 129 | 85 |
| Tire shops | 66 | #377 of 1,530 | 81 | 4.4 | $2.8M | 111 | 34 |
| Pest control | 65 | #156 of 699 | 22 | 1.2 | $12.2M | 119 | 20 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 65 | #346 of 1,461 | 67 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 113 | 46 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 64 | #334 of 1,327 | 58 | 3.1 | $3.9M | 126 | 63 |
| Pet businesses | 64 | #504 of 2,200 | 213 | 11.5 | $901K | 103 | 115 |
| Pizza | 64 | #510 of 2,090 | 163 | 8.8 | $5.3M | 105 | 363 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 62 | #137 of 479 | 17 | 0.9 | $13.3M | 97 | 14 |
| Gyms | 62 | #456 of 1,792 | 170 | 9.2 | $1.3M | 104 | 63 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 62 | #656 of 2,222 | 268 | 14.5 | $3.2M | 106 | 363 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 61 | #564 of 2,063 | 188 | 10.2 | $4.6M | 125 | 119 |
| Nail salons | 60 | #401 of 1,328 | 119 | 6.4 | $1.8M | 109 | 35 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 58 | #585 of 1,656 | 164 | 8.9 | $1.9M | 105 | 265 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 57 | #126 of 325 | 17 | 0.9 | $18.1M | 74 | 13 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 57 | #249 of 777 | 53 | 2.9 | $4.3M | 107 | 63 |
| Spas and skin care | 57 | #622 of 1,769 | 193 | 10.4 | $1.1M | 128 | 49 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 57 | #876 of 2,405 | 2,072 | 112.2 | $419K | 113 | 886 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 56 | #489 of 1,334 | 108 | 5.8 | $2.1M | 105 | 75 |
| Car washes and detailing | 56 | #568 of 1,451 | 89 | 4.8 | $2.5M | 101 | 43 |
| Auto repair shops | 56 | #906 of 2,378 | 476 | 25.8 | $474K | 106 | 252 |
| Electricians | 55 | #477 of 1,160 | 56 | 3.0 | $10.6M | 88 | 150 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #950 of 2,405 | 1,120 | 60.6 | $775K | 117 | 402 |
| Auto repair and car care | 55 | #973 of 2,401 | 782 | 42.3 | $288K | 107 | 365 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 54 | #859 of 2,088 | 331 | 17.9 | $693K | 105 | 138 |
| Barbershops | 52 | #652 of 1,356 | 106 | 5.7 | $2M | 109 | 18 |
| Dry cleaners | 51 | #248 of 507 | 26 | 1.4 | $16.7M | 107 | 26 |
| Pet stores | 51 | #464 of 974 | 51 | 2.8 | $3.8M | 83 | 19 |
| Home inspectors | 50 | #197 of 415 | 12 | 0.6 | Index only | 94 | 14 |
| Laundromats | 50 | #380 of 785 | 35 | 1.9 | $12.4M | 99 | 23 |
| Physical therapy | 50 | #724 of 1,422 | 154 | 8.3 | $2M | 83 | 82 |
| Hair salons | 50 | #1,180 of 2,339 | 493 | 26.7 | $441K | 102 | 160 |
| Chiropractors | 47 | #844 of 1,490 | 158 | 8.6 | $1.9M | 81 | 96 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,345 of 2,385 | 926 | 50.1 | $235K | 110 | 265 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 46 | #1,089 of 1,889 | 240 | 13.0 | $3.6M | 87 | 142 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 45 | #1,224 of 2,087 | 368 | 19.9 | $1.2M | 93 | 195 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 43 | #1,198 of 1,886 | 303 | 16.4 | $1M | 103 | 238 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 43 | #1,383 of 2,210 | 513 | 27.8 | $849K | 96 | 244 |
| House cleaning | 40 | #596 of 847 | 50 | 2.7 | $5.4M | 84 | 153 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,599 of 2,176 | 561 | 30.4 | Index only | 97 | 198 |
| Roofing and gutters | 38 | #864 of 1,177 | 115 | 6.2 | $5.2M | 61 | 57 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #1,784 of 2,394 | 2,447 | 132.5 | $126K | 82 | 717 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #1,312 of 1,707 | 205 | 11.1 | $2.9M | 61 | 222 |
| Home repair trades | 37 | #1,635 of 2,057 | 376 | 20.4 | $1.6M | 65 | 429 |
| Real estate | 37 | #1,805 of 2,229 | 751 | 40.7 | Index only | 91 | 358 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 33 | #743 of 887 | 147 | 8.0 | Index only | 52 | 34 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 33 | #1,484 of 1,771 | 232 | 12.6 | $1.2M | 69 | 615 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 32 | #1,227 of 1,493 | 160 | 8.7 | $1.7M | 57 | 442 |
| Insurance agencies | 25 | #1,962 of 2,272 | 390 | 21.1 | $841K | 67 | 238 |
Household spending in Kane 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 | $225.4M | $1,220 | 127 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $546.1M | $2,957 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $867.9M | $4,699 | 115 |
| Groceries | $1.2B | $6,730 | 107 |
| Personal care products and services | $217.2M | $1,176 | 117 |
| Child care and other personal services | $105.8M | $573 | 99 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $229.4M | $1,242 | 126 |
| Medical and dental services | $307.7M | $1,666 | 129 |
| Pets | $191.9M | $1,039 | 114 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $435.5M | $2,358 | 115 |
| Vehicle insurance | $327.9M | $1,775 | 91 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $594.8M | $3,220 | 107 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $268.1M | $1,452 | 103 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $3B | $16,108 | 97 |
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 Kane County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 525,757+1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 184,706
- Median age
- 39.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 519 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 996
- Median household income
- $103,163+29.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $131,975
- Median home value
- $327,000
- Jobs located here
- 219,275
- Daytime population
- 474,484Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Kane County, IL growing?
Population estimates put Kane County at 525,757 people in 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 184,706 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Kane County, IL spend?
Households in Kane County spend about $3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.2B on groceries and $867.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Kane County runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (91).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Kane County, IL?
Of the business types scored in Kane County, convenience stores (83), grocery and convenience stores (76) and gas stations (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #116 of 2,261 scored counties.
How does Kane County, IL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Kane County is $103,163, 28% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $327,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (86% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for property management companies (43% 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 Kane County, each ranked against other counties.
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