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Hamilton County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Hamilton County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 838,418
- +1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 354,739
- Median household income
- $72,470
- +26.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $241,900
- Jobs located here
- 534,856
- Highest market score
- 72
- Chiropractors, #186 of 1,490 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 838,418 people live in Hamilton County, in 354,739 households. Population estimates show Hamilton County grew 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Hamilton County is $72,470 a year, 10% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Hamilton County spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (73).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Hamilton County are for chiropractors (72), physical therapy clinics (71) and laundromats (67). Hamilton County ranks #186 of 1,490 scored counties for chiropractors.
Hamilton County is part of the Cincinnati metro area. For its number of households, Hamilton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for clothing and shoe stores (26% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for laundromats (37% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Hamilton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Hamilton 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 | 72 | #186 of 1,490 | 153 | 4.3 | $3.3M | 139 | 84 |
| Physical therapy | 71 | #203 of 1,422 | 153 | 4.3 | $3.3M | 138 | 96 |
| Laundromats | 67 | #185 of 785 | 34 | 1.0 | $21.1M | 168 | 22 |
| Veterinarians | 65 | #380 of 1,485 | 111 | 3.1 | $2.7M | 101 | 80 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 64 | #332 of 1,327 | 85 | 2.4 | $4M | 128 | 69 |
| Car washes and detailing | 64 | #357 of 1,451 | 105 | 3.0 | $3.2M | 127 | 48 |
| Pet businesses | 64 | #505 of 2,200 | 343 | 9.7 | $890K | 101 | 172 |
| Gas stations | 64 | #589 of 2,358 | 271 | 7.6 | $3.1M | 130 | 228 |
| Convenience stores | 64 | #611 of 2,261 | 210 | 5.9 | $10.2M | 129 | 115 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 63 | #350 of 1,302 | 163 | 4.6 | $3.1M | 100 | 51 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 63 | #404 of 1,461 | 124 | 3.5 | $2.5M | 97 | 61 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 63 | #427 of 1,656 | 213 | 6.0 | $2.4M | 134 | 456 |
| Auto repair and car care | 62 | #659 of 2,401 | 1,049 | 29.6 | $320K | 119 | 412 |
| Electricians | 61 | #337 of 1,160 | 90 | 2.5 | $10.9M | 90 | 134 |
| Auto repair shops | 61 | #690 of 2,378 | 636 | 17.9 | $528K | 119 | 269 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 61 | #749 of 2,402 | 556 | 15.7 | $3.9M | 114 | 263 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 60 | #98 of 325 | 21 | 0.6 | $24.2M | 99 | 23 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 59 | #539 of 1,707 | 221 | 6.2 | $4.4M | 93 | 220 |
| Spas and skin care | 58 | #586 of 1,769 | 311 | 8.8 | $1.1M | 130 | 70 |
| Nail salons | 57 | #482 of 1,328 | 161 | 4.5 | $2.2M | 132 | 81 |
| Grocery stores | 57 | #775 of 2,070 | 224 | 6.3 | $9.6M | 103 | 148 |
| House cleaning | 56 | #290 of 847 | 49 | 1.4 | $9M | 141 | 188 |
| Barbershops | 56 | #551 of 1,356 | 209 | 5.9 | $1.7M | 90 | 15 |
| Home repair trades | 56 | #755 of 2,057 | 451 | 12.7 | $2.2M | 89 | 407 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 54 | #552 of 1,334 | 175 | 4.9 | $1.9M | 95 | 87 |
| Pizza | 54 | #857 of 2,090 | 271 | 7.6 | $5.2M | 102 | 751 |
| Pest control | 53 | #311 of 699 | 46 | 1.3 | $9.6M | 94 | 28 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 53 | #823 of 1,886 | 402 | 11.3 | $1.3M | 129 | 321 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 53 | #890 of 2,063 | 342 | 9.6 | $4.1M | 110 | 212 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 52 | #240 of 479 | 26 | 0.7 | $12.9M | 94 | 24 |
| Roofing and gutters | 52 | #558 of 1,177 | 140 | 3.9 | $7M | 83 | 53 |
| Pet stores | 51 | #460 of 974 | 73 | 2.1 | $4.2M | 92 | 31 |
| Tire shops | 51 | #751 of 1,530 | 133 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 101 | 64 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 49 | #1,238 of 2,394 | 2,834 | 79.9 | $180K | 118 | 1,031 |
| Home inspectors | 48 | #211 of 415 | 26 | 0.7 | Index only | 74 | 10 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 48 | #757 of 1,493 | 192 | 5.4 | $2.3M | 79 | 284 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 48 | #1,221 of 2,222 | 504 | 14.2 | $2.8M | 91 | 751 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 46 | #1,005 of 1,771 | 287 | 8.1 | $1.5M | 92 | 500 |
| Gyms | 46 | #1,055 of 1,792 | 305 | 8.6 | $1.1M | 85 | 142 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 46 | #1,079 of 1,889 | 353 | 10.0 | $4M | 96 | 238 |
| Funeral homes | 45 | #836 of 1,472 | 94 | 2.6 | $478K | 70 | 48 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 44 | #1,463 of 2,405 | 2,110 | 59.5 | $663K | 100 | 714 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 43 | #1,390 of 2,088 | 584 | 16.5 | $576K | 87 | 229 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 42 | #1,537 of 2,405 | 4,003 | 112.8 | $350K | 94 | 1,678 |
| Dry cleaners | 41 | #346 of 507 | 51 | 1.4 | $14M | 90 | 44 |
| Hair salons | 41 | #1,597 of 2,339 | 924 | 26.0 | $384K | 89 | 247 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 41 | #1,677 of 2,385 | 1,642 | 46.3 | $216K | 102 | 421 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #1,409 of 2,087 | 724 | 20.4 | $989K | 78 | 293 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 39 | #634 of 887 | 130 | 3.7 | Index only | 99 | 62 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 39 | #1,560 of 2,210 | 948 | 26.7 | $756K | 86 | 359 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 38 | #588 of 777 | 104 | 2.9 | $3.2M | 80 | 142 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 34 | #1,904 of 2,176 | 999 | 28.2 | Index only | 92 | 337 |
| Property management | 33 | #738 of 910 | 116 | 3.3 | Index only | 78 | 186 |
| Child care and preschools | 33 | #1,269 of 1,611 | 243 | 6.9 | $645K | 64 | 311 |
| Real estate | 31 | #2,044 of 2,229 | 1,271 | 35.8 | Index only | 91 | 671 |
| Insurance agencies | 25 | #1,953 of 2,272 | 539 | 15.2 | $939K | 75 | 351 |
Household spending in Hamilton 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 | $336M | $947 | 99 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $840.1M | $2,368 | 91 |
| Food away from home | $1.4B | $3,944 | 97 |
| Groceries | $2.1B | $6,039 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $354.6M | $1,000 | 99 |
| Child care and other personal services | $156.8M | $442 | 76 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $336.2M | $948 | 96 |
| Medical and dental services | $509.2M | $1,435 | 111 |
| Pets | $305.2M | $860 | 95 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $716.2M | $2,019 | 98 |
| Vehicle insurance | $506.2M | $1,427 | 73 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $977M | $2,754 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $443.4M | $1,250 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $5B | $14,165 | 85 |
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 Hamilton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 838,418+1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 354,739
- Median age
- 38.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 59%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 406 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,049
- Median household income
- $72,470+26.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $106,646
- Median home value
- $241,900
- Jobs located here
- 534,856
- Daytime population
- 968,934Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Hamilton County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Hamilton County at 838,418 people in 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 354,739 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Hamilton County, OH spend?
Households in Hamilton County spend about $5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2.1B on groceries and $1.4B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Hamilton County runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (73).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Hamilton County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Hamilton County, chiropractors (72), physical therapy clinics (71) and laundromats (67) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For chiropractors, that ranks #186 of 1,490 scored counties.
How does Hamilton County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Hamilton County is $72,470, 10% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $241,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for clothing and shoe stores (26% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for laundromats (37% 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 Hamilton County, each ranked against other counties.
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