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Geauga County, OH market data
How Geauga County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 95,676
- +0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 35,807
- Median household income
- $107,860
- +31.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $331,100
- Jobs located here
- 35,030
- Highest market score
- 80
- Spas and skin care, #62 of 1,769 scored counties
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What this means
Geauga County has an estimated 95,676 people and 35,807 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Geauga County grew 0.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Geauga County is $107,860, 34% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 31.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Geauga County runs highest on memberships, classes and admissions (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (89).
Of the business types scored in Geauga County, spas and skin care studios (80), barbershops (80) and nail salons (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For spas and skin care studios, that ranks #62 of 1,769 scored counties.
Geauga County is part of the Cleveland metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (3.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (59% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Geauga County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Geauga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spas and skin care | 80 | #62 of 1,769 | 18 | 5.0 | $2.4M | 274 | 5 |
| Barbershops | 80 | #67 of 1,356 | 7 | 2.0 | $6.2M | 328 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 76 | #68 of 1,328 | 6 | 1.7 | $7.2M | 432 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 76 | #73 of 1,334 | 12 | 3.4 | $3.9M | 194 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 74 | #244 of 2,222 | 37 | 10.3 | $4.7M | 153 | 60 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 74 | #252 of 2,087 | 32 | 8.9 | $2.7M | 214 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 72 | #312 of 2,210 | 46 | 12.8 | $1.9M | 215 | 19 |
| House cleaning | 70 | #100 of 847 | 5 | 1.4 | $10.7M | 167 | 16 |
| Child care and preschools | 70 | #259 of 1,611 | 19 | 5.3 | $1.1M | 114 | 15 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 70 | #390 of 2,405 | 262 | 73.2 | $661K | 178 | 152 |
| Physical therapy | 69 | #234 of 1,422 | 14 | 3.9 | $4.4M | 182 | 14 |
| Chiropractors | 69 | #237 of 1,490 | 8 | 2.2 | $7.6M | 319 | 15 |
| Tire shops | 69 | #293 of 1,530 | 10 | 2.8 | $4.3M | 173 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 69 | #457 of 2,261 | 26 | 7.3 | $9.4M | 120 | 10 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 68 | #229 of 1,302 | 14 | 3.9 | $4.4M | 139 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | 68 | #279 of 1,472 | 8 | 2.2 | $861K | 127 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 68 | #417 of 2,405 | 130 | 36.3 | $1.3M | 201 | 70 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 67 | #325 of 1,889 | 24 | 6.7 | $7.2M | 174 | 24 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 67 | #374 of 2,063 | 29 | 8.1 | $6M | 161 | 21 |
| Pizza | 67 | #409 of 2,090 | 32 | 8.9 | $5.4M | 107 | 60 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 66 | #330 of 1,656 | 11 | 3.1 | $5.6M | 312 | 65 |
| Gas stations | 66 | #511 of 2,358 | 32 | 8.9 | $3.2M | 136 | 34 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 65 | #394 of 2,088 | 41 | 11.5 | $1.1M | 173 | 25 |
| Auto repair shops | 64 | #548 of 2,378 | 65 | 18.2 | $666K | 150 | 47 |
| Car washes and detailing | 63 | #391 of 1,451 | 16 | 4.5 | $2.7M | 107 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #414 of 2,176 | 46 | 12.8 | Index only | 235 | 29 |
| Gyms | 62 | #444 of 1,792 | 21 | 5.9 | $2.2M | 172 | 18 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 62 | #546 of 2,385 | 95 | 26.5 | $455K | 214 | 52 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 61 | #405 of 1,327 | 10 | 2.8 | $4.3M | 141 | 14 |
| Auto repair and car care | 61 | #690 of 2,401 | 125 | 34.9 | $347K | 129 | 65 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 61 | #750 of 2,402 | 65 | 18.2 | $3.8M | 111 | 31 |
| Real estate | 59 | #605 of 2,229 | 57 | 15.9 | Index only | 239 | 59 |
| Hair salons | 59 | #711 of 2,339 | 63 | 17.6 | $687K | 160 | 40 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 58 | #642 of 1,886 | 39 | 10.9 | $1.6M | 159 | 37 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 56 | #631 of 1,707 | 22 | 6.1 | $5.4M | 114 | 44 |
| Grocery stores | 56 | #804 of 2,070 | 24 | 6.7 | $10.2M | 110 | 21 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 54 | #295 of 777 | 8 | 2.2 | $5.9M | 145 | 18 |
| Electricians | 54 | #495 of 1,160 | 9 | 2.5 | $13.2M | 110 | 39 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 54 | #995 of 2,394 | 236 | 65.9 | $259K | 170 | 141 |
| Pest control | 47 | #384 of 699 | 5 | 1.4 | $10.7M | 105 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 47 | #1,176 of 2,057 | 50 | 14.0 | $2.4M | 98 | 97 |
| Pet stores | 42 | #622 of 974 | 12 | 3.4 | $3.2M | 71 | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | 39 | #837 of 1,177 | 19 | 5.3 | $6.3M | 74 | 14 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 35 | #1,080 of 1,461 | 25 | 7.0 | $1.5M | 60 | 19 |
| Veterinarians | 35 | #1,098 of 1,485 | 24 | 6.7 | $1.6M | 59 | 20 |
| Pet businesses | 34 | #1,765 of 2,200 | 75 | 20.9 | $512K | 58 | 43 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 24 | #1,693 of 1,771 | 72 | 20.1 | $744K | 44 | 179 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 23 | #1,423 of 1,493 | 62 | 17.3 | $864K | 29 | 154 |
| Insurance agencies | 23 | #2,000 of 2,272 | 61 | 17.0 | $1M | 82 | 50 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $21.8M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | Index only | 378 | 4 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | Index only | 266 | 13 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.8 | Index only | 75 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.8 | $29M | 232 | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $21.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Geauga 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 | $43.3M | $1,210 | 126 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $103.9M | $2,902 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $173.2M | $4,837 | 119 |
| Groceries | $245.1M | $6,845 | 108 |
| Personal care products and services | $43.3M | $1,208 | 120 |
| Child care and other personal services | $21.6M | $604 | 104 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $47M | $1,312 | 133 |
| Medical and dental services | $61.2M | $1,708 | 133 |
| Pets | $38.4M | $1,073 | 118 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $87.1M | $2,434 | 118 |
| Vehicle insurance | $62.4M | $1,743 | 89 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $118.9M | $3,321 | 110 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $53.6M | $1,496 | 106 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $590.3M | $16,485 | 99 |
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 Geauga County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 95,676+0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 35,807
- Median age
- 44.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 87%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 400 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 238
- Median household income
- $107,860+31.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $142,932
- Median home value
- $331,100
- Jobs located here
- 35,030
- Daytime population
- 88,388Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Geauga County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Geauga County at 95,676 people in 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 35,807 households. Median household income rose 31.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Geauga County, OH spend?
Households in Geauga County spend about $590.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $245.1M on groceries and $173.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Geauga County spend the most on memberships, classes and admissions (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (89).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Geauga County, OH?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Geauga County are for spas and skin care studios (80), barbershops (80) and nail salons (76). Geauga County ranks #62 of 1,769 scored counties for spas and skin care studios.
How does Geauga County, OH compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Geauga County is $107,860 a year, 34% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $331,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Geauga County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for landscaping and lawn care companies (3.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (59% 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. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in Geauga County, each ranked against other counties.
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