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Franklin County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Franklin County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 1,361,536
- +2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 553,099
- Median household income
- $75,176
- +22.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $288,400
- Jobs located here
- 814,719
- Highest market score
- 78
- Physical therapy, #94 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 1,361,536 people live in Franklin County, in 553,099 households. Population estimates put the population change in Franklin County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.8%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Franklin County is $75,176 a year, 7% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 22.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Franklin County spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (74).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Franklin County are for physical therapy clinics (78), electricians (76) and laundromats (75). Franklin County ranks #94 of 1,422 scored counties for physical therapy clinics.
Franklin County is part of the Columbus metro area. For its number of households, Franklin County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (60% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for laundromats (44% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Franklin County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Franklin 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 | 78 | #94 of 1,422 | 230 | 4.2 | $3.5M | 145 | 140 |
| Electricians | 76 | #81 of 1,160 | 103 | 1.9 | $15M | 125 | 182 |
| Laundromats | 75 | #100 of 785 | 52 | 0.9 | $21.7M | 173 | 30 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 74 | #138 of 1,707 | 292 | 5.3 | $5.3M | 112 | 240 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 72 | #180 of 1,461 | 165 | 3.0 | $2.9M | 115 | 94 |
| Chiropractors | 71 | #213 of 1,490 | 268 | 4.8 | $3M | 125 | 153 |
| Home repair trades | 70 | #217 of 2,057 | 611 | 11.0 | $2.5M | 104 | 525 |
| Pet businesses | 70 | #276 of 2,200 | 488 | 8.8 | $987K | 112 | 272 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 69 | #237 of 1,327 | 137 | 2.5 | $3.9M | 125 | 103 |
| Auto repair shops | 69 | #378 of 2,378 | 953 | 17.2 | $555K | 125 | 372 |
| Gas stations | 69 | #427 of 2,358 | 384 | 6.9 | $3.4M | 144 | 345 |
| Auto repair and car care | 68 | #430 of 2,401 | 1,632 | 29.5 | $324K | 121 | 584 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 67 | #221 of 1,334 | 218 | 3.9 | $2.4M | 120 | 132 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 67 | #304 of 1,493 | 237 | 4.3 | $3M | 101 | 273 |
| Veterinarians | 67 | #341 of 1,485 | 181 | 3.3 | $2.7M | 98 | 133 |
| Convenience stores | 67 | #512 of 2,261 | 319 | 5.8 | $10.6M | 135 | 210 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 65 | #392 of 1,889 | 434 | 7.8 | $5.1M | 123 | 293 |
| Pet stores | 64 | #251 of 974 | 94 | 1.7 | $5.1M | 113 | 45 |
| Nail salons | 64 | #303 of 1,328 | 305 | 5.5 | $1.8M | 110 | 73 |
| Pest control | 63 | #179 of 699 | 64 | 1.2 | $10.9M | 107 | 34 |
| Car washes and detailing | 62 | #413 of 1,451 | 202 | 3.7 | $2.6M | 104 | 73 |
| Funeral homes | 62 | #433 of 1,472 | 76 | 1.4 | $754K | 111 | 39 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #701 of 2,402 | 891 | 16.1 | $3.8M | 112 | 463 |
| Barbershops | 61 | #432 of 1,356 | 312 | 5.6 | $1.8M | 95 | 27 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 60 | #616 of 2,063 | 569 | 10.3 | $3.9M | 105 | 261 |
| Dry cleaners | 59 | #175 of 507 | 58 | 1.0 | $19.4M | 124 | 57 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 58 | #590 of 1,656 | 438 | 7.9 | $1.8M | 103 | 778 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 58 | #752 of 2,087 | 777 | 14.0 | $1.4M | 114 | 351 |
| Hair salons | 58 | #789 of 2,339 | 1,247 | 22.5 | $450K | 105 | 297 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 57 | #189 of 479 | 39 | 0.7 | $13.6M | 99 | 37 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 56 | #535 of 1,302 | 288 | 5.2 | $2.8M | 89 | 109 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 56 | #653 of 1,771 | 456 | 8.2 | $1.5M | 92 | 595 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #878 of 2,210 | 1,071 | 19.4 | $1.1M | 119 | 438 |
| Spas and skin care | 55 | #712 of 1,769 | 594 | 10.7 | $946K | 108 | 118 |
| Grocery stores | 55 | #846 of 2,070 | 397 | 7.2 | $8.5M | 92 | 253 |
| Roofing and gutters | 54 | #509 of 1,177 | 216 | 3.9 | $7.2M | 85 | 103 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 54 | #865 of 2,088 | 815 | 14.7 | $649K | 98 | 327 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 54 | #1,010 of 2,405 | 3,295 | 59.6 | $671K | 101 | 936 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 53 | #328 of 777 | 126 | 2.3 | $4.2M | 103 | 195 |
| Tire shops | 53 | #703 of 1,530 | 231 | 4.2 | $2.3M | 92 | 94 |
| Gyms | 53 | #808 of 1,792 | 471 | 8.5 | $1.1M | 86 | 195 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 51 | #903 of 1,886 | 724 | 13.1 | $1.1M | 113 | 542 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 51 | #1,153 of 2,405 | 5,981 | 108.1 | $370K | 100 | 2,518 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 50 | #1,137 of 2,222 | 772 | 14.0 | $2.9M | 94 | 1,304 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,187 of 2,385 | 2,529 | 45.7 | $222K | 104 | 521 |
| Pizza | 48 | #1,114 of 2,090 | 535 | 9.7 | $4.1M | 81 | 1,304 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 48 | #1,299 of 2,394 | 4,962 | 89.7 | $162K | 106 | 1,788 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 45 | #198 of 325 | 46 | 0.8 | $17.5M | 71 | 66 |
| Home inspectors | 43 | #264 of 415 | 46 | 0.8 | Index only | 66 | 30 |
| House cleaning | 39 | #624 of 847 | 155 | 2.8 | $4.5M | 71 | 288 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 39 | #642 of 887 | 255 | 4.6 | Index only | 80 | 89 |
| Property management | 36 | #677 of 910 | 166 | 3.0 | Index only | 86 | 394 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 34 | #1,911 of 2,176 | 1,846 | 33.4 | Index only | 79 | 624 |
| Insurance agencies | 32 | #1,759 of 2,272 | 831 | 15.0 | $962K | 77 | 496 |
| Real estate | 32 | #2,012 of 2,229 | 2,313 | 41.8 | Index only | 79 | 1,262 |
| Child care and preschools | 30 | #1,338 of 1,611 | 496 | 9.0 | $492K | 49 | 546 |
Household spending in Franklin 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 | $529.2M | $957 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $1.3B | $2,391 | 92 |
| Food away from home | $2.2B | $3,997 | 98 |
| Groceries | $3.4B | $6,114 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $561.6M | $1,015 | 101 |
| Child care and other personal services | $243.9M | $441 | 76 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $529.3M | $957 | 97 |
| Medical and dental services | $803M | $1,452 | 113 |
| Pets | $481.9M | $871 | 96 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $1.1B | $2,036 | 99 |
| Vehicle insurance | $799.3M | $1,445 | 74 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.5B | $2,801 | 93 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $700.5M | $1,267 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $7.9B | $14,332 | 86 |
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 Franklin County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 1,361,536+2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 553,099
- Median age
- 36.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 53%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 532 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,504
- Median household income
- $75,176+22.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $104,381
- Median home value
- $288,400
- Jobs located here
- 814,719
- Daytime population
- 1,507,964Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Franklin County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Franklin County at 1,361,536 people in 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 553,099 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 22.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Franklin County, OH spend?
Households in Franklin County spend about $7.9B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $3.4B on groceries and $2.2B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Franklin County runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (74).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Franklin County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Franklin County, physical therapy clinics (78), electricians (76) and laundromats (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #94 of 1,422 scored counties.
How does Franklin County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Franklin County is $75,176, 7% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $288,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (60% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for laundromats (44% 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 Franklin County, each ranked against other counties.
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