Metro area profile · Ohio
Cleveland, OH metro area market data
How the Cleveland metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 2,165,775
- −0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 931,377
- Median household income
- $70,678
- Median home value
- $215,400
- Jobs located here
- 1,071,853
- Highest market score
- 72
- Physical therapy, #43 of 386 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Cleveland metro area has an estimated 2,165,775 people and 931,377 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Cleveland metro area from 2020 to 2025 at −0.8%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in the Cleveland metro area is $70,678, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Cleveland metro area runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (72).
Of the business types scored in the Cleveland metro area, physical therapy clinics (72), chiropractors (70) and primary care and pediatric clinics (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #43 of 386 scored metro areas.
The Cleveland metro area takes in 6 counties: Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, Lake County, Medina County and 2 more. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (33% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for primary care and pediatric clinics (40% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Cleveland metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Cleveland metro area with other metro areas 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 metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy | 72 | #43 of 386 | 376 | 4.0 | $3.5M | 145 | 198 |
| Chiropractors | 70 | #46 of 386 | 314 | 3.4 | $4.2M | 174 | 202 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 70 | #59 of 387 | 399 | 4.3 | $3.3M | 184 | 1,091 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 66 | #73 of 387 | 6,926 | 74.4 | $189K | 124 | 2,533 |
| Laundromats | 63 | #100 of 364 | 105 | 1.1 | $17.5M | 140 | 43 |
| Electricians | 60 | #106 of 383 | 174 | 1.9 | $14.4M | 120 | 401 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 59 | #110 of 386 | 344 | 3.7 | $3.8M | 121 | 154 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 59 | #118 of 387 | 742 | 8.0 | $4.8M | 131 | 465 |
| Veterinarians | 59 | #129 of 384 | 252 | 2.7 | $3.1M | 114 | 197 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 58 | #146 of 387 | 1,226 | 13.2 | $1.5M | 118 | 588 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #150 of 387 | 1,757 | 18.9 | $1M | 119 | 725 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 56 | #72 of 197 | 53 | 0.6 | $24.7M | 101 | 55 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 56 | #118 of 290 | 70 | 0.8 | $12.7M | 92 | 37 |
| Pest control | 56 | #126 of 345 | 88 | 0.9 | $13M | 127 | 67 |
| Spas and skin care | 56 | #132 of 387 | 789 | 8.5 | $1.2M | 132 | 180 |
| Auto repair shops | 56 | #145 of 387 | 1,746 | 18.7 | $509K | 115 | 838 |
| Auto repair and car care | 56 | #152 of 387 | 3,058 | 32.8 | $291K | 108 | 1,174 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 55 | #137 of 387 | 366 | 3.9 | $2.3M | 114 | 197 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 55 | #161 of 381 | 234 | 2.5 | $3.8M | 123 | 204 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 54 | #155 of 387 | 1,095 | 11.8 | $1.2M | 122 | 833 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #164 of 387 | 856 | 9.2 | $913K | 104 | 448 |
| Home repair trades | 53 | #172 of 387 | 1,059 | 11.4 | $2.4M | 98 | 1,183 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #162 of 387 | 1,224 | 13.1 | $686K | 104 | 468 |
| Gyms | 51 | #178 of 387 | 644 | 6.9 | $1.3M | 100 | 271 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #182 of 387 | 392 | 4.2 | $2.3M | 139 | 223 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 50 | #188 of 387 | 4,958 | 53.2 | $724K | 109 | 1,571 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 49 | #201 of 387 | 547 | 5.9 | $4.6M | 97 | 602 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 49 | #206 of 386 | 309 | 3.3 | $2.5M | 99 | 173 |
| Tire shops | 49 | #213 of 386 | 338 | 3.6 | $2.6M | 105 | 131 |
| House cleaning | 47 | #212 of 375 | 155 | 1.7 | $7.4M | 115 | 465 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 47 | #223 of 387 | 818 | 8.8 | $4.4M | 106 | 529 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 46 | #214 of 387 | 9,367 | 100.6 | $383K | 103 | 4,077 |
| Gas stations | 46 | #222 of 387 | 859 | 9.2 | $2.6M | 109 | 653 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #245 of 387 | 3,869 | 41.5 | $236K | 111 | 1,120 |
| Barbershops | 45 | #250 of 387 | 545 | 5.9 | $1.7M | 89 | 39 |
| Home inspectors | 44 | #151 of 243 | 59 | 0.6 | Index only | 84 | 36 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 44 | #242 of 387 | 1,920 | 20.6 | Index only | 124 | 652 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 41 | #252 of 347 | 214 | 2.3 | $3.9M | 97 | 271 |
| Real estate | 41 | #266 of 387 | 2,550 | 27.4 | Index only | 117 | 1,469 |
| Hair salons | 41 | #275 of 387 | 2,042 | 21.9 | $447K | 104 | 664 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 40 | #258 of 387 | 1,298 | 13.9 | $2.8M | 91 | 1,990 |
| Car washes and detailing | 40 | #273 of 387 | 417 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 85 | 137 |
| Roofing and gutters | 39 | #276 of 381 | 338 | 3.6 | $7.4M | 88 | 180 |
| Dry cleaners | 38 | #199 of 272 | 118 | 1.3 | $15.6M | 99 | 94 |
| Convenience stores | 38 | #272 of 387 | 709 | 7.6 | $7.8M | 100 | 350 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 37 | #285 of 387 | 1,616 | 17.4 | $3.4M | 102 | 778 |
| Property management | 37 | #293 of 374 | 228 | 2.4 | Index only | 102 | 437 |
| Pet stores | 35 | #302 of 382 | 192 | 2.1 | $4.1M | 90 | 78 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 34 | #308 of 387 | 800 | 8.6 | $1.4M | 85 | 1,532 |
| Pizza | 34 | #312 of 387 | 809 | 8.7 | $4.4M | 87 | 1,990 |
| Grocery stores | 33 | #305 of 387 | 598 | 6.4 | $9.3M | 100 | 428 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 32 | #342 of 373 | 343 | 3.7 | Index only | 97 | 149 |
| Funeral homes | 31 | #305 of 377 | 263 | 2.8 | $522K | 77 | 145 |
| Child care and preschools | 27 | #345 of 387 | 540 | 5.8 | $722K | 72 | 584 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 24 | #354 of 385 | 557 | 6.0 | $2M | 70 | 1,000 |
| Insurance agencies | 22 | #353 of 387 | 1,404 | 15.1 | $961K | 77 | 865 |
Household spending in the Cleveland metro area
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 | $889.4M | $955 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $2.2B | $2,400 | 92 |
| Food away from home | $3.6B | $3,852 | 95 |
| Groceries | $5.6B | $5,974 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $912.7M | $980 | 98 |
| Child care and other personal services | $390M | $419 | 72 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $840.2M | $902 | 92 |
| Medical and dental services | $1.3B | $1,405 | 109 |
| Pets | $781.1M | $839 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $1.8B | $1,972 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $1.3B | $1,449 | 74 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $2.5B | $2,696 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $1.1B | $1,225 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $13B | $13,935 | 84 |
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 the Cleveland metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 2,165,775−0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 931,377
- Median age
- 42.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 2,702 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 804
- Median household income
- $70,678
- Average household income
- $98,881
- Median home value
- $215,400
- Jobs located here
- 1,071,853
- Daytime population
- 2,231,827Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Counties in the Cleveland metro area 6
- Cuyahoga County, OH1,245,873 people
- Lorain County, OH317,129 people
- Lake County, OH232,216 people
- Medina County, OH183,660 people
- Ashtabula County, OH97,167 people
- Geauga County, OH95,481 people
Other markets based in Ohio 12
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area2,270,706 people
- Columbus, OH metro area2,175,788 people
- Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area816,080 people
- Akron, OH metro area699,820 people
- Toledo, OH metro area602,322 people
- Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area427,420 people
- Canton-Massillon, OH metro area400,372 people
- Springfield, OH metro area135,158 people
- Mansfield, OH metro area125,099 people
- Sandusky, OH metro area114,575 people
- Lima, OH metro area101,348 people
- Wooster, OH area116,588 people
Questions
How fast is the Cleveland, OH metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Cleveland metro area at 2,165,775 people in 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 931,377 households.
How much do households in the Cleveland, OH metro area spend?
Households in the Cleveland metro area spend about $13B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $5.6B on groceries and $3.6B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Cleveland metro area spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (72).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Cleveland, OH metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Cleveland metro area are for physical therapy clinics (72), chiropractors (70) and primary care and pediatric clinics (70). The Cleveland metro area ranks #43 of 386 scored metro areas for physical therapy clinics.
How does the Cleveland, OH metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Cleveland metro area is $70,678 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $215,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Cleveland metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (33% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for primary care and pediatric clinics (40% 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 the Cleveland metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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