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Erie County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Erie County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 73,296
- −2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 32,482
- Median household income
- $71,993
- +32.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $199,700
- Jobs located here
- 33,836
- Highest market score
- 73
- Physical therapy, #167 of 1,422 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 73,296 people live in Erie County, in 32,482 households. Population estimates show Erie County declined 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Erie County is $71,993 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 32.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Erie County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 108, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (65).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Erie County are for physical therapy clinics (73), collision repair and body shops (68) and child care centers and preschools (65). Erie County ranks #167 of 1,422 scored counties for physical therapy clinics.
Erie County is part of the Sandusky metro area. For its number of households, Erie County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for physical therapy clinics (43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy | 73 | #167 of 1,422 | 10 | 3.1 | $4.4M | 183 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 68 | #251 of 1,327 | 7 | 2.2 | $4.8M | 155 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 65 | #383 of 1,611 | 8 | 2.5 | $1.5M | 154 | 9 |
| Auto repair shops | 64 | #551 of 2,378 | 53 | 16.3 | $632K | 142 | 24 |
| Chiropractors | 63 | #366 of 1,490 | 10 | 3.1 | $4.4M | 184 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 61 | #345 of 1,334 | 9 | 2.8 | $3M | 147 | 6 |
| Tire shops | 58 | #562 of 1,530 | 8 | 2.5 | $4.2M | 167 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 55 | #840 of 2,070 | 21 | 6.5 | $9.1M | 98 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 55 | #969 of 2,401 | 114 | 35.1 | $294K | 109 | 39 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 53 | #322 of 777 | 5 | 1.5 | $5.3M | 132 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | 52 | #693 of 1,485 | 12 | 3.7 | $2.2M | 80 | 5 |
| Nail salons | 49 | #720 of 1,328 | 12 | 3.7 | $2.6M | 154 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 48 | #962 of 1,769 | 34 | 10.5 | $907K | 103 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 47 | #1,326 of 2,402 | 74 | 22.8 | $2.6M | 76 | 17 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 46 | #504 of 887 | 9 | 2.8 | Index only | 125 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 46 | #819 of 1,451 | 13 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 102 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 46 | #820 of 1,461 | 14 | 4.3 | $1.9M | 73 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #964 of 1,656 | 20 | 6.2 | $2.2M | 123 | 61 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 45 | #1,122 of 1,886 | 36 | 11.1 | $1.2M | 124 | 27 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 43 | #908 of 1,493 | 12 | 3.7 | $3.2M | 109 | 33 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,511 of 2,394 | 197 | 60.6 | $223K | 146 | 113 |
| Electricians | 42 | #772 of 1,160 | 10 | 3.1 | $8.4M | 70 | 11 |
| Barbershops | 41 | #907 of 1,356 | 16 | 4.9 | $1.9M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 41 | #1,451 of 2,088 | 45 | 13.9 | $594K | 90 | 14 |
| Convenience stores | 41 | #1,454 of 2,261 | 41 | 12.6 | $4.7M | 59 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 40 | #979 of 1,472 | 14 | 4.3 | $384K | 57 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 40 | #1,246 of 1,771 | 22 | 6.8 | $1.7M | 104 | 48 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,245 of 1,707 | 24 | 7.4 | $3.5M | 74 | 21 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 39 | #1,642 of 2,176 | 65 | 20.0 | Index only | 124 | 16 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 37 | #962 of 1,302 | 16 | 4.9 | $2.7M | 88 | 8 |
| Gyms | 37 | #1,327 of 1,792 | 31 | 9.5 | $862K | 66 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,708 of 2,358 | 51 | 15.7 | $1.7M | 70 | 31 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,776 of 2,339 | 74 | 22.8 | $417K | 97 | 22 |
| Real estate | 37 | #1,778 of 2,229 | 78 | 24.0 | Index only | 130 | 33 |
| Home repair trades | 36 | #1,673 of 2,057 | 50 | 15.4 | $1.7M | 69 | 37 |
| Pet businesses | 35 | #1,722 of 2,200 | 49 | 15.1 | $532K | 61 | 15 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 35 | #1,942 of 2,385 | 136 | 41.9 | $227K | 107 | 36 |
| Roofing and gutters | 33 | #948 of 1,177 | 16 | 4.9 | $5.3M | 62 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 33 | #1,753 of 2,210 | 70 | 21.6 | $875K | 99 | 31 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 32 | #1,690 of 2,063 | 47 | 14.5 | $2.6M | 69 | 17 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 31 | #1,668 of 2,087 | 53 | 16.3 | $1.2M | 91 | 31 |
| House cleaning | 30 | #747 of 847 | 8 | 2.5 | $4.8M | 75 | 15 |
| Insurance agencies | 30 | #1,804 of 2,272 | 44 | 13.5 | $1.2M | 94 | 27 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 26 | #426 of 479 | 5 | 1.5 | $6.7M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 26 | #1,950 of 2,222 | 57 | 17.5 | $2.1M | 69 | 74 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 23 | #1,778 of 1,889 | 59 | 18.2 | $2M | 49 | 21 |
| Pizza | 23 | #1,951 of 2,090 | 45 | 13.9 | $2.7M | 53 | 74 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 19 | #2,312 of 2,405 | 523 | 161.0 | $231K | 62 | 177 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 19 | #2,328 of 2,405 | 267 | 82.2 | $452K | 68 | 85 |
| Pet stores | 14 | #933 of 974 | 12 | 3.7 | $2.2M | 48 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $15.3M | 122 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | Index only | 198 | 6 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $14.7M | 60 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $30.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $19.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
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 | $33.5M | $1,031 | 108 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $85.5M | $2,633 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $120.7M | $3,715 | 91 |
| Groceries | $191M | $5,881 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $30.8M | $949 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $12.3M | $380 | 65 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $26.7M | $823 | 84 |
| Medical and dental services | $44M | $1,354 | 105 |
| Pets | $26.1M | $803 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $61.3M | $1,886 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $51.7M | $1,592 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $84.2M | $2,592 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $38.3M | $1,178 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $440.7M | $13,568 | 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 Erie County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 73,296−2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 32,482
- Median age
- 45.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 251 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 297
- Median household income
- $71,993+32.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $92,098
- Median home value
- $199,700
- Jobs located here
- 33,836
- Daytime population
- 74,660Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Erie County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Erie County at 73,296 people in 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 32,482 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 32.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Erie County, OH spend?
Households in Erie County spend about $440.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $191M on groceries and $120.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Erie County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 108, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (65).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Erie County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Erie County, physical therapy clinics (73), collision repair and body shops (68) and child care centers and preschools (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #167 of 1,422 scored counties.
How does Erie County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Erie County is $71,993, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $199,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for physical therapy 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. 50 of the 56 business types have a score in Erie County, each ranked against other counties.
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