Small-town market profile · Ohio
Fremont, OH area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Fremont area, each scored against other small-town markets.
- Population, 2025
- 58,655
- −0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 24,686
- Median household income
- $62,295
- +15.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $160,700
- Jobs located here
- 26,036
- Highest market score
- 79
- Physical therapy, #19 of 400 scored small-town markets
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What this means
An estimated 58,655 people live in the Fremont area, in 24,686 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Fremont area from 2020 to 2025 at −0.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in the Fremont area is $62,295 a year, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 15.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Fremont area spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (57).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Fremont area are for physical therapy clinics (79), sit-down restaurants (69) and dentists and orthodontists (69). The Fremont area ranks #19 of 400 scored small-town markets for physical therapy clinics.
The Fremont area is made up of one county, Sandusky County. For its number of households, the Fremont area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (95% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Fremont area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Fremont area with other small-town markets 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 small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy | 79 | #19 of 400 | 6 | 2.4 | $5.3M | 220 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 69 | #78 of 538 | 90 | 36.5 | $952K | 143 | 37 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 69 | #83 of 526 | 17 | 6.9 | $1.9M | 189 | 13 |
| Tire shops | 68 | #92 of 431 | 9 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 117 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 68 | #113 of 536 | 23 | 9.3 | $1.9M | 151 | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 64 | #101 of 426 | 12 | 4.9 | $2.6M | 110 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 64 | #120 of 538 | 53 | 21.5 | $499K | 112 | 23 |
| Grocery stores | 63 | #121 of 506 | 13 | 5.3 | $10.8M | 116 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 63 | #153 of 538 | 93 | 37.7 | $285K | 106 | 35 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 62 | #107 of 387 | 8 | 3.2 | $3.3M | 107 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 62 | #159 of 536 | 36 | 14.6 | $1.2M | 139 | 9 |
| Real estate | 61 | #119 of 536 | 34 | 13.8 | Index only | 217 | 10 |
| Nail salons | 61 | #120 of 387 | 8 | 3.2 | $2.8M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 61 | #159 of 538 | 214 | 86.7 | $401K | 108 | 92 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 59 | #144 of 533 | 31 | 12.6 | Index only | 189 | 5 |
| Electricians | 57 | #108 of 295 | 6 | 2.4 | $10.1M | 84 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #192 of 529 | 21 | 8.5 | $4.1M | 110 | 9 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 55 | #196 of 458 | 14 | 5.7 | $2.3M | 127 | 34 |
| Pet stores | 54 | #92 of 220 | 5 | 2.0 | $3.7M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 54 | #168 of 398 | 8 | 3.2 | $2.3M | 85 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 54 | #225 of 536 | 38 | 15.4 | $1.8M | 75 | 24 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 54 | #233 of 538 | 162 | 65.6 | $196K | 128 | 62 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 53 | #180 of 400 | 10 | 4.1 | $3.2M | 101 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 53 | #212 of 504 | 17 | 6.9 | $1.3M | 148 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 52 | #209 of 476 | 10 | 4.1 | $6.1M | 128 | 22 |
| Car washes and detailing | 50 | #219 of 441 | 12 | 4.9 | $2.2M | 88 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 49 | #289 of 538 | 54 | 21.9 | $2.6M | 76 | 15 |
| Child care and preschools | 47 | #258 of 454 | 13 | 5.3 | $633K | 63 | 7 |
| Laundromats | 46 | #82 of 150 | 6 | 2.4 | $7.3M | 59 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 45 | #206 of 365 | 10 | 4.1 | $366K | 54 | 6 |
| Gyms | 44 | #328 of 506 | 24 | 9.7 | $748K | 57 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 44 | #332 of 537 | 37 | 15.0 | $2.3M | 76 | 45 |
| Convenience stores | 44 | #338 of 529 | 28 | 11.3 | $5M | 63 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 43 | #345 of 526 | 28 | 11.3 | $2.2M | 89 | 38 |
| Barbershops | 41 | #248 of 377 | 13 | 5.3 | $1.7M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 41 | #256 of 378 | 13 | 5.3 | $1.4M | 68 | 4 |
| House cleaning | 39 | #102 of 142 | 5 | 2.0 | $5.5M | 87 | 14 |
| Pizza | 39 | #368 of 520 | 27 | 10.9 | $3.2M | 62 | 45 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 39 | #370 of 507 | 24 | 9.7 | $3.6M | 86 | 13 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 38 | #283 of 399 | 15 | 6.1 | $1.8M | 63 | 14 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 38 | #288 of 387 | 15 | 6.1 | $1.2M | 48 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 38 | #414 of 535 | 38 | 15.4 | $473K | 71 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 37 | #415 of 527 | 35 | 14.2 | $529K | 60 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #418 of 538 | 111 | 45.0 | $199K | 94 | 18 |
| Insurance agencies | 36 | #392 of 537 | 43 | 17.4 | $966K | 77 | 18 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 33 | #411 of 481 | 22 | 8.9 | $1.3M | 75 | 28 |
| Roofing and gutters | 26 | #267 of 288 | 12 | 4.9 | $5.1M | 60 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 26 | #494 of 538 | 73 | 29.6 | $303K | 70 | 16 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $22M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $13.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $26.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $31.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $18M | Too few | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Fremont 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 | $26.5M | $1,072 | 112 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $68.4M | $2,770 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $85.7M | $3,472 | 85 |
| Groceries | $139.9M | $5,669 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $22.1M | $895 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.2M | $333 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18M | $727 | 74 |
| Medical and dental services | $31.7M | $1,283 | 100 |
| Pets | $18.5M | $749 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $44.1M | $1,786 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $41.5M | $1,683 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $60.9M | $2,465 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $27.7M | $1,122 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $320.2M | $12,970 | 78 |
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 Fremont area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 58,655−0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 24,686
- Median age
- 43.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 408 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 144
- Median household income
- $62,295+15.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,613
- Median home value
- $160,700
- Jobs located here
- 26,036
- Daytime population
- 55,882Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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- Sandusky County, OH58,778 people
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Questions
How fast is the Fremont, OH area growing?
Population estimates put the Fremont area at 58,655 people in 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 24,686 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 15.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Fremont, OH area spend?
Households in the Fremont area spend about $320.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $139.9M on groceries and $85.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Fremont area runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Fremont, OH area?
Of the business types scored in the Fremont area, physical therapy clinics (79), sit-down restaurants (69) and dentists and orthodontists (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #19 of 400 scored small-town markets.
How does the Fremont, OH area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Fremont area is $62,295, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $160,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (95% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (64% 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. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. 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. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in the Fremont area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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