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Onondaga County, NY market data
How Onondaga County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 466,584
- −1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 197,760
- Median household income
- $76,945
- +25.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $200,200
- Jobs located here
- 255,873
- Highest market score
- 72
- Electricians, #127 of 1,160 scored counties
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What this means
Onondaga County has an estimated 466,584 people and 197,760 households. Population estimates put the population change in Onondaga County from 2020 to 2025 at −1.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Onondaga County is $76,945, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Onondaga County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (67).
Of the business types scored in Onondaga County, electricians (72), mortgage brokers and lenders (71) and dry cleaners (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For electricians, that ranks #127 of 1,160 scored counties.
Onondaga County is part of the Syracuse metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (50% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Onondaga County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Onondaga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | 72 | #127 of 1,160 | 34 | 1.7 | $18M | 150 | 75 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 71 | #104 of 887 | 40 | 2.0 | Index only | 226 | 16 |
| Dry cleaners | 70 | #65 of 507 | 17 | 0.9 | $26M | 166 | 11 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 69 | #226 of 1,707 | 91 | 4.6 | $6.7M | 141 | 134 |
| Home repair trades | 69 | #237 of 2,057 | 180 | 9.1 | $3.4M | 140 | 240 |
| Roofing and gutters | 65 | #245 of 1,177 | 55 | 2.8 | $11.1M | 132 | 31 |
| Pest control | 60 | #218 of 699 | 16 | 0.8 | $15.6M | 153 | 13 |
| Child care and preschools | 58 | #595 of 1,611 | 96 | 4.9 | $1.2M | 117 | 114 |
| Property management | 54 | #369 of 910 | 43 | 2.2 | Index only | 148 | 104 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 53 | #894 of 2,176 | 451 | 22.8 | Index only | 143 | 124 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 53 | #1,014 of 2,222 | 242 | 12.2 | $3.2M | 105 | 361 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 52 | #641 of 1,302 | 81 | 4.1 | $2.9M | 92 | 18 |
| Barbershops | 52 | #648 of 1,356 | 93 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 112 | 11 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 52 | #1,089 of 2,405 | 1,022 | 51.7 | $757K | 114 | 317 |
| House cleaning | 51 | #380 of 847 | 24 | 1.2 | $10.4M | 163 | 115 |
| Chiropractors | 51 | #699 of 1,490 | 92 | 4.7 | $2.5M | 106 | 42 |
| Convenience stores | 50 | #1,115 of 2,261 | 179 | 9.1 | $7.4M | 94 | 110 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 50 | #1,195 of 2,402 | 393 | 19.9 | $3.4M | 99 | 208 |
| Home inspectors | 49 | #206 of 415 | 17 | 0.9 | Index only | 79 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 49 | #1,047 of 2,070 | 153 | 7.7 | $8.6M | 93 | 98 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #760 of 1,422 | 93 | 4.7 | $2.5M | 105 | 64 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 48 | #1,122 of 2,087 | 301 | 15.2 | $1.5M | 115 | 152 |
| Real estate | 48 | #1,177 of 2,229 | 551 | 27.9 | Index only | 148 | 276 |
| Gas stations | 47 | #1,307 of 2,358 | 162 | 8.2 | $2.1M | 89 | 133 |
| Hair salons | 47 | #1,327 of 2,339 | 454 | 23.0 | $431K | 100 | 101 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 46 | #188 of 325 | 10 | 0.5 | $23.4M | 95 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #966 of 1,656 | 109 | 5.5 | $2.1M | 121 | 275 |
| Gyms | 46 | #1,048 of 1,792 | 152 | 7.7 | $1.2M | 90 | 63 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,186 of 2,090 | 192 | 9.7 | $4M | 79 | 361 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 46 | #1,270 of 2,210 | 420 | 21.2 | $1.1M | 119 | 188 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 45 | #774 of 1,327 | 48 | 2.4 | $3.1M | 101 | 34 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #1,388 of 2,405 | 1,982 | 100.2 | $390K | 105 | 859 |
| Veterinarians | 44 | #885 of 1,485 | 49 | 2.5 | $2.6M | 94 | 48 |
| Laundromats | 43 | #468 of 785 | 34 | 1.7 | $13M | 104 | 25 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #1,128 of 1,769 | 189 | 9.6 | $1M | 118 | 51 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 42 | #1,163 of 1,771 | 147 | 7.4 | $1.7M | 101 | 321 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #939 of 1,472 | 58 | 2.9 | $493K | 73 | 39 |
| Car washes and detailing | 41 | #954 of 1,451 | 66 | 3.3 | $2.3M | 90 | 24 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 40 | #552 of 777 | 50 | 2.5 | $3.5M | 87 | 63 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 40 | #1,370 of 2,063 | 192 | 9.7 | $4M | 109 | 177 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 39 | #1,035 of 1,493 | 107 | 5.4 | $2.3M | 80 | 193 |
| Nail salons | 37 | #1,001 of 1,328 | 105 | 5.3 | $1.9M | 111 | 101 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 37 | #1,402 of 1,886 | 223 | 11.3 | $1M | 107 | 151 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #1,837 of 2,394 | 1,329 | 67.2 | $176K | 116 | 563 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,899 of 2,385 | 860 | 43.5 | $227K | 107 | 268 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 35 | #1,653 of 2,088 | 322 | 16.3 | $550K | 83 | 126 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 34 | #1,498 of 1,889 | 194 | 9.8 | $4M | 96 | 191 |
| Pet stores | 33 | #738 of 974 | 41 | 2.1 | $3.1M | 68 | 13 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 32 | #1,100 of 1,334 | 120 | 6.1 | $1.5M | 73 | 63 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #1,930 of 2,378 | 364 | 18.4 | $410K | 92 | 198 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 31 | #398 of 479 | 14 | 0.7 | $10.7M | 78 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 31 | #1,982 of 2,401 | 627 | 31.7 | $238K | 89 | 274 |
| Tire shops | 30 | #1,246 of 1,530 | 91 | 4.6 | $1.6M | 65 | 30 |
| Pet businesses | 27 | #1,953 of 2,200 | 210 | 10.6 | $599K | 68 | 111 |
| Insurance agencies | 20 | #2,073 of 2,272 | 274 | 13.9 | $988K | 79 | 204 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 19 | #1,368 of 1,461 | 94 | 4.8 | $1.3M | 53 | 50 |
Household spending in Onondaga 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 | $149.2M | $754 | 79 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $345.5M | $1,747 | 67 |
| Food away from home | $773.6M | $3,912 | 96 |
| Groceries | $1.3B | $6,676 | 106 |
| Personal care products and services | $195.5M | $989 | 98 |
| Child care and other personal services | $112.3M | $568 | 98 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $177.1M | $896 | 91 |
| Medical and dental services | $234.1M | $1,184 | 92 |
| Pets | $125.8M | $636 | 70 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $441.6M | $2,233 | 109 |
| Vehicle insurance | $270.8M | $1,369 | 70 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $611.9M | $3,094 | 103 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $250.1M | $1,265 | 89 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $3.5B | $17,829 | 107 |
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 Onondaga County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 466,584−1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 197,760
- Median age
- 40.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.5
- Land area
- 778 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 605
- Median household income
- $76,945+25.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $102,088
- Median home value
- $200,200
- Jobs located here
- 255,873
- Daytime population
- 512,646Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Onondaga County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Onondaga County at 466,584 people in 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 197,760 households. Median household income rose 25.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Onondaga County, NY spend?
Households in Onondaga County spend about $3.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.3B on groceries and $773.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Onondaga County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (67).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Onondaga County, NY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Onondaga County are for electricians (72), mortgage brokers and lenders (71) and dry cleaners (70). Onondaga County ranks #127 of 1,160 scored counties for electricians.
How does Onondaga County, NY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Onondaga County is $76,945 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $200,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Onondaga County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (50% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (53% 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 Onondaga County, each ranked against other counties.
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