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Erie County, NY market data
How Erie County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 946,741
- −0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 409,665
- Median household income
- $72,839
- +25.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $233,800
- Jobs located here
- 478,475
- Highest market score
- 76
- Mortgage brokers and lenders, #57 of 887 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Erie County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Erie County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Erie County has an estimated 946,741 people and 409,665 households. Population estimates put the population change in Erie County from 2020 to 2025 at −0.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Erie County is $72,839, 10% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Erie County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (68).
Of the business types scored in Erie County, mortgage brokers and lenders (76), electricians (71) and HVAC and plumbing companies (71) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For mortgage brokers and lenders, that ranks #57 of 887 scored counties.
Erie County is part of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (43% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (79% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Erie County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Erie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 76 | #57 of 887 | 36 | 0.9 | Index only | 510 | 28 |
| Electricians | 71 | #148 of 1,160 | 78 | 1.9 | $15.9M | 132 | 162 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 71 | #182 of 1,707 | 198 | 4.8 | $6.3M | 132 | 240 |
| Home repair trades | 71 | #185 of 2,057 | 383 | 9.3 | $3.2M | 133 | 457 |
| Roofing and gutters | 68 | #183 of 1,177 | 107 | 2.6 | $11.6M | 137 | 55 |
| Laundromats | 64 | #216 of 785 | 52 | 1.3 | $17.2M | 137 | 25 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 62 | #478 of 2,176 | 742 | 18.1 | Index only | 177 | 218 |
| Dry cleaners | 61 | #151 of 507 | 46 | 1.1 | $19.4M | 124 | 30 |
| Property management | 61 | #273 of 910 | 87 | 2.1 | Index only | 148 | 156 |
| Child care and preschools | 61 | #501 of 1,611 | 176 | 4.3 | $1.3M | 126 | 237 |
| Convenience stores | 61 | #707 of 2,261 | 302 | 7.4 | $8.9M | 113 | 157 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 59 | #773 of 2,222 | 391 | 9.5 | $4M | 131 | 799 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 58 | #113 of 325 | 14 | 0.3 | $33.9M | 138 | 22 |
| Real estate | 58 | #663 of 2,229 | 899 | 21.9 | Index only | 184 | 474 |
| Home inspectors | 57 | #140 of 415 | 34 | 0.8 | Index only | 80 | 14 |
| Pest control | 57 | #261 of 699 | 42 | 1.0 | $12.1M | 118 | 23 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #922 of 2,402 | 705 | 17.2 | $3.8M | 113 | 437 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 55 | #856 of 2,087 | 558 | 13.6 | $1.6M | 126 | 272 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 53 | #222 of 479 | 19 | 0.5 | $16.2M | 118 | 17 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 53 | #615 of 1,302 | 162 | 4.0 | $2.9M | 93 | 40 |
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,063 of 2,358 | 313 | 7.6 | $2.3M | 96 | 261 |
| Grocery stores | 51 | #964 of 2,070 | 259 | 6.3 | $10.4M | 112 | 280 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 51 | #1,094 of 2,210 | 828 | 20.2 | $1.1M | 123 | 327 |
| Car washes and detailing | 49 | #745 of 1,451 | 123 | 3.0 | $2.5M | 100 | 44 |
| House cleaning | 48 | #453 of 847 | 49 | 1.2 | $10.3M | 162 | 288 |
| Pizza | 48 | #1,107 of 2,090 | 353 | 8.6 | $4.4M | 87 | 799 |
| Veterinarians | 47 | #811 of 1,485 | 103 | 2.5 | $2.5M | 90 | 92 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 47 | #926 of 1,656 | 218 | 5.3 | $2.2M | 122 | 575 |
| Gyms | 46 | #1,047 of 1,792 | 295 | 7.2 | $1.2M | 91 | 146 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 46 | #1,071 of 1,889 | 360 | 8.8 | $4.3M | 105 | 261 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 46 | #1,170 of 2,063 | 415 | 10.1 | $3.8M | 102 | 230 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 46 | #1,350 of 2,405 | 4,054 | 99.0 | $385K | 104 | 1,777 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 45 | #772 of 1,327 | 95 | 2.3 | $3.2M | 105 | 89 |
| Nail salons | 45 | #825 of 1,328 | 196 | 4.8 | $2M | 121 | 136 |
| Barbershops | 45 | #837 of 1,356 | 261 | 6.4 | $1.5M | 80 | 21 |
| Tire shops | 45 | #906 of 1,530 | 134 | 3.3 | $2.3M | 92 | 49 |
| Spas and skin care | 45 | #1,059 of 1,769 | 400 | 9.8 | $989K | 113 | 95 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #1,418 of 2,405 | 2,230 | 54.4 | $700K | 106 | 742 |
| Physical therapy | 44 | #871 of 1,422 | 220 | 5.4 | $2.2M | 90 | 124 |
| Funeral homes | 43 | #890 of 1,472 | 121 | 3.0 | $486K | 72 | 73 |
| Hair salons | 43 | #1,511 of 2,339 | 883 | 21.6 | $448K | 104 | 305 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 40 | #1,248 of 1,771 | 300 | 7.3 | $1.7M | 101 | 756 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 39 | #1,033 of 1,493 | 209 | 5.1 | $2.4M | 83 | 445 |
| Auto repair and car care | 38 | #1,726 of 2,401 | 1,201 | 29.3 | $257K | 96 | 544 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 36 | #611 of 777 | 105 | 2.6 | $3.3M | 82 | 146 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 36 | #1,016 of 1,334 | 206 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 84 | 151 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 36 | #1,611 of 2,088 | 606 | 14.8 | $579K | 87 | 297 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 35 | #1,484 of 1,886 | 472 | 11.5 | $1M | 102 | 324 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 35 | #1,944 of 2,385 | 1,791 | 43.7 | $221K | 104 | 567 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 34 | #1,927 of 2,394 | 2,952 | 72.1 | $161K | 105 | 1,215 |
| Chiropractors | 33 | #1,200 of 1,490 | 279 | 6.8 | $1.7M | 71 | 130 |
| Pet businesses | 33 | #1,776 of 2,200 | 379 | 9.3 | $668K | 76 | 228 |
| Auto repair shops | 33 | #1,908 of 2,378 | 763 | 18.6 | $404K | 91 | 422 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 30 | #1,182 of 1,461 | 146 | 3.6 | $1.7M | 68 | 97 |
| Insurance agencies | 28 | #1,866 of 2,272 | 521 | 12.7 | $1.1M | 86 | 357 |
| Pet stores | 27 | #822 of 974 | 82 | 2.0 | $3.1M | 68 | 39 |
Household spending in Erie 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 | $308.5M | $753 | 79 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $718.6M | $1,754 | 68 |
| Food away from home | $1.6B | $3,811 | 94 |
| Groceries | $2.7B | $6,575 | 104 |
| Personal care products and services | $395.6M | $966 | 96 |
| Child care and other personal services | $222.9M | $544 | 94 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $350.9M | $857 | 87 |
| Medical and dental services | $474.1M | $1,157 | 90 |
| Pets | $253.3M | $618 | 68 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $894.1M | $2,183 | 106 |
| Vehicle insurance | $563.4M | $1,375 | 70 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.2B | $3,028 | 100 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $507M | $1,238 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $7.2B | $17,505 | 105 |
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 Erie County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 946,741−0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 409,665
- Median age
- 41.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.5
- Land area
- 1,043 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 912
- Median household income
- $72,839+25.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $97,750
- Median home value
- $233,800
- Jobs located here
- 478,475
- Daytime population
- 994,716Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Erie County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Erie County at 946,741 people in 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 409,665 households. Median household income rose 25.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Erie County, NY spend?
Households in Erie County spend about $7.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2.7B on groceries and $1.6B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Erie County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (68).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Erie County, NY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Erie County are for mortgage brokers and lenders (76), electricians (71) and HVAC and plumbing companies (71). Erie County ranks #57 of 887 scored counties for mortgage brokers and lenders.
How does Erie County, NY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Erie County is $72,839 a year, 10% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $233,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Erie County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (43% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (79% 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 Erie County, each ranked against other counties.
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