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Cuyahoga County, OH market data
How Cuyahoga County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 1,232,925
- −2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 554,551
- Median household income
- $64,468
- +28.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $195,400
- Jobs located here
- 751,187
- Highest market score
- 70
- Chiropractors, #225 of 1,490 scored counties
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What this means
Cuyahoga County has an estimated 1,232,925 people and 554,551 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Cuyahoga County declined 2.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Cuyahoga County is $64,468, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cuyahoga County runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (67).
Of the business types scored in Cuyahoga County, chiropractors (70), physical therapy clinics (67) and veterinarians (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For chiropractors, that ranks #225 of 1,490 scored counties.
Cuyahoga County is part of the Cleveland metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (38% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for primary care and pediatric clinics (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cuyahoga County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cuyahoga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractors | 70 | #225 of 1,490 | 185 | 3.3 | $4.1M | 171 | 107 |
| Physical therapy | 67 | #275 of 1,422 | 224 | 4.0 | $3.4M | 140 | 118 |
| Veterinarians | 65 | #373 of 1,485 | 124 | 2.2 | $3.6M | 132 | 98 |
| Pet businesses | 63 | #533 of 2,200 | 395 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 129 | 228 |
| Laundromats | 62 | #235 of 785 | 60 | 1.1 | $17.7M | 141 | 21 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 62 | #416 of 1,461 | 138 | 2.5 | $3.2M | 127 | 84 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 62 | #449 of 1,656 | 226 | 4.1 | $3.3M | 188 | 695 |
| Electricians | 61 | #322 of 1,160 | 87 | 1.6 | $16.6M | 138 | 198 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 56 | #516 of 1,302 | 218 | 3.9 | $3.5M | 111 | 92 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 56 | #632 of 1,707 | 275 | 5.0 | $5.3M | 110 | 312 |
| Home repair trades | 56 | #733 of 2,057 | 536 | 9.7 | $2.7M | 111 | 590 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 54 | #560 of 1,327 | 126 | 2.3 | $3.8M | 123 | 101 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 53 | #143 of 325 | 32 | 0.6 | $23.6M | 96 | 35 |
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,059 of 2,358 | 493 | 8.9 | $2.4M | 102 | 353 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 51 | #673 of 1,493 | 205 | 3.7 | $3.2M | 110 | 387 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 50 | #659 of 1,334 | 226 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 104 | 128 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #994 of 2,063 | 477 | 8.6 | $4.3M | 116 | 268 |
| Convenience stores | 50 | #1,113 of 2,261 | 365 | 6.6 | $8.9M | 112 | 231 |
| Auto repair and car care | 50 | #1,222 of 2,401 | 1,606 | 29.0 | $297K | 110 | 603 |
| Home inspectors | 49 | #203 of 415 | 30 | 0.5 | Index only | 95 | 18 |
| Pest control | 49 | #360 of 699 | 61 | 1.1 | $10.8M | 106 | 45 |
| Roofing and gutters | 49 | #614 of 1,177 | 174 | 3.1 | $8.3M | 98 | 80 |
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,214 of 2,378 | 946 | 17.1 | $503K | 113 | 418 |
| Gyms | 48 | #982 of 1,792 | 386 | 7.0 | $1.2M | 94 | 161 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 47 | #278 of 479 | 42 | 0.8 | $11.3M | 83 | 19 |
| Pet stores | 47 | #531 of 974 | 97 | 1.7 | $4.6M | 102 | 46 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,036 of 1,771 | 354 | 6.4 | $1.9M | 111 | 726 |
| Spas and skin care | 45 | #1,056 of 1,769 | 516 | 9.3 | $1M | 116 | 117 |
| House cleaning | 44 | #522 of 847 | 88 | 1.6 | $7.5M | 117 | 294 |
| Nail salons | 44 | #857 of 1,328 | 257 | 4.6 | $2M | 122 | 147 |
| Tire shops | 43 | #950 of 1,530 | 204 | 3.7 | $2.3M | 93 | 79 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 43 | #1,464 of 2,402 | 976 | 17.6 | $3.3M | 98 | 510 |
| Car washes and detailing | 42 | #930 of 1,451 | 213 | 3.8 | $2.2M | 89 | 70 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 42 | #1,422 of 2,088 | 763 | 13.8 | $620K | 94 | 289 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #940 of 1,472 | 160 | 2.9 | $486K | 72 | 89 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 40 | #1,292 of 1,889 | 514 | 9.3 | $4M | 97 | 311 |
| Barbershops | 39 | #949 of 1,356 | 394 | 7.1 | $1.3M | 71 | 28 |
| Pizza | 39 | #1,464 of 2,090 | 452 | 8.2 | $4.5M | 90 | 1,266 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 38 | #1,357 of 1,886 | 709 | 12.8 | $1.1M | 108 | 528 |
| Grocery stores | 38 | #1,417 of 2,070 | 402 | 7.2 | $8M | 87 | 279 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #1,766 of 2,394 | 4,762 | 85.9 | $159K | 104 | 1,575 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 37 | #1,768 of 2,405 | 3,278 | 59.1 | $627K | 95 | 983 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 36 | #613 of 777 | 151 | 2.7 | $3.1M | 77 | 161 |
| Hair salons | 36 | #1,825 of 2,339 | 1,277 | 23.0 | $411K | 95 | 388 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 35 | #1,566 of 2,087 | 934 | 16.8 | $1.1M | 89 | 460 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 33 | #1,736 of 2,222 | 816 | 14.7 | $2.5M | 83 | 1,266 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 33 | #1,756 of 2,210 | 1,299 | 23.4 | $817K | 93 | 555 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 33 | #1,903 of 2,405 | 6,060 | 109.3 | $339K | 91 | 2,553 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 31 | #2,099 of 2,385 | 2,525 | 45.5 | $208K | 98 | 689 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 30 | #2,017 of 2,176 | 1,311 | 23.6 | Index only | 105 | 424 |
| Dry cleaners | 28 | #449 of 507 | 83 | 1.5 | $12.8M | 82 | 74 |
| Child care and preschools | 27 | #1,386 of 1,611 | 348 | 6.3 | $638K | 64 | 393 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 24 | #847 of 887 | 260 | 4.7 | Index only | 74 | 97 |
| Real estate | 23 | #2,192 of 2,229 | 1,777 | 32.0 | Index only | 98 | 1,026 |
| Property management | 22 | #861 of 910 | 176 | 3.2 | Index only | 77 | 346 |
| Insurance agencies | 17 | #2,137 of 2,272 | 881 | 15.9 | $824K | 66 | 546 |
Household spending in Cuyahoga 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 | $476.2M | $859 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $1.2B | $2,169 | 84 |
| Food away from home | $2.1B | $3,708 | 91 |
| Groceries | $3.2B | $5,831 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $524.2M | $945 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $221.9M | $400 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $473.4M | $854 | 87 |
| Medical and dental services | $755.1M | $1,362 | 106 |
| Pets | $446.8M | $806 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $1.1B | $1,913 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $725.6M | $1,308 | 67 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.4B | $2,607 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $658.4M | $1,187 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $7.5B | $13,563 | 81 |
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 Cuyahoga County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 1,232,925−2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 554,551
- Median age
- 41.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 59%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.5
- Land area
- 457 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,725
- Median household income
- $64,468+28.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $94,344
- Median home value
- $195,400
- Jobs located here
- 751,187
- Daytime population
- 1,420,605Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Cuyahoga County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Cuyahoga County at 1,232,925 people in 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 554,551 households. Median household income rose 28.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Cuyahoga County, OH spend?
Households in Cuyahoga County spend about $7.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $3.2B on groceries and $2.1B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Cuyahoga County spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (67).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cuyahoga County, OH?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cuyahoga County are for chiropractors (70), physical therapy clinics (67) and veterinarians (65). Cuyahoga County ranks #225 of 1,490 scored counties for chiropractors.
How does Cuyahoga County, OH compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Cuyahoga County is $64,468 a year, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $195,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Cuyahoga County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (38% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for primary care and pediatric clinics (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 Cuyahoga County, each ranked against other counties.
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