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Lake County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lake County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 232,217
- −0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 101,144
- Median household income
- $80,925
- +25.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $214,100
- Jobs located here
- 94,546
- Highest market score
- 76
- Chiropractors, #111 of 1,490 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 232,217 people live in Lake County, in 101,144 households. Population estimates show Lake County declined 0.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Lake County is $80,925 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Lake County spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (74).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lake County are for chiropractors (76), physical therapy clinics (75) and primary care and pediatric clinics (70). Lake County ranks #111 of 1,490 scored counties for chiropractors.
Lake County is part of the Cleveland metro area. For its number of households, Lake County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for landscaping and lawn care companies (71% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for property management companies (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lake County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lake 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 | 76 | #111 of 1,490 | 32 | 3.2 | $4.6M | 192 | 22 |
| Physical therapy | 75 | #138 of 1,422 | 43 | 4.3 | $3.4M | 142 | 20 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 70 | #253 of 1,656 | 36 | 3.6 | $4.1M | 230 | 117 |
| Tire shops | 70 | #272 of 1,530 | 31 | 3.1 | $3.4M | 136 | 10 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 66 | #236 of 1,334 | 37 | 3.7 | $2.6M | 127 | 19 |
| Dry cleaners | 65 | #103 of 507 | 10 | 1.0 | $20.5M | 131 | 3 |
| Pest control | 65 | #153 of 699 | 8 | 0.8 | $16M | 156 | 3 |
| Electricians | 63 | #282 of 1,160 | 20 | 2.0 | $14.1M | 118 | 50 |
| Grocery stores | 63 | #589 of 2,070 | 52 | 5.1 | $12M | 129 | 42 |
| Property management | 62 | #247 of 910 | 15 | 1.5 | Index only | 174 | 24 |
| Veterinarians | 62 | #452 of 1,485 | 30 | 3.0 | $2.9M | 108 | 26 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 61 | #195 of 777 | 18 | 1.8 | $5.3M | 130 | 24 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 61 | #391 of 1,302 | 39 | 3.9 | $3.8M | 120 | 20 |
| Gyms | 61 | #496 of 1,792 | 73 | 7.2 | $1.3M | 100 | 24 |
| Gas stations | 61 | #697 of 2,358 | 88 | 8.7 | $3M | 126 | 76 |
| Nail salons | 59 | #417 of 1,328 | 42 | 4.2 | $2.5M | 147 | 22 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 59 | #634 of 2,088 | 128 | 12.7 | $742K | 112 | 43 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 59 | #706 of 2,087 | 114 | 11.3 | $1.8M | 141 | 56 |
| Pet businesses | 57 | #768 of 2,200 | 104 | 10.3 | $850K | 97 | 55 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #863 of 2,394 | 597 | 59.0 | $246K | 162 | 281 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 56 | #204 of 479 | 10 | 1.0 | $10.5M | 77 | 4 |
| Barbershops | 56 | #549 of 1,356 | 53 | 5.2 | $1.9M | 103 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 56 | #757 of 2,063 | 77 | 7.6 | $5.3M | 143 | 72 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #866 of 2,210 | 171 | 16.9 | $1.2M | 136 | 68 |
| Funeral homes | 55 | #584 of 1,472 | 30 | 3.0 | $522K | 77 | 13 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 54 | #634 of 1,461 | 43 | 4.3 | $2.1M | 81 | 19 |
| Spas and skin care | 54 | #741 of 1,769 | 105 | 10.4 | $984K | 112 | 18 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 54 | #1,016 of 2,402 | 183 | 18.1 | $3.4M | 101 | 83 |
| Laundromats | 52 | #349 of 785 | 14 | 1.4 | $14.6M | 117 | 9 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 51 | #419 of 887 | 29 | 2.9 | Index only | 128 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 51 | #1,134 of 2,405 | 552 | 54.6 | $737K | 111 | 183 |
| Child care and preschools | 50 | #828 of 1,611 | 53 | 5.2 | $815K | 81 | 47 |
| House cleaning | 49 | #436 of 847 | 20 | 2.0 | $6.4M | 100 | 45 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 49 | #674 of 1,327 | 34 | 3.4 | $3.1M | 100 | 30 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 49 | #969 of 1,886 | 121 | 12.0 | $1.2M | 124 | 93 |
| Pizza | 49 | #1,071 of 2,090 | 93 | 9.2 | $4.4M | 86 | 207 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 49 | #1,174 of 2,222 | 141 | 13.9 | $2.9M | 95 | 207 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 49 | #1,226 of 2,405 | 1,028 | 101.6 | $396K | 107 | 464 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 48 | #987 of 1,889 | 89 | 8.8 | $4.6M | 110 | 79 |
| Convenience stores | 48 | #1,196 of 2,261 | 106 | 10.5 | $5.9M | 75 | 41 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 47 | #182 of 325 | 8 | 0.8 | $18.4M | 75 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #1,218 of 2,176 | 193 | 19.1 | Index only | 138 | 66 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,343 of 2,229 | 245 | 24.2 | Index only | 137 | 118 |
| Auto repair shops | 43 | #1,520 of 2,378 | 248 | 24.5 | $424K | 95 | 120 |
| Pet stores | 42 | #618 of 974 | 24 | 2.4 | $3.7M | 81 | 10 |
| Car washes and detailing | 42 | #942 of 1,451 | 58 | 5.7 | $1.8M | 72 | 16 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 42 | #1,153 of 1,707 | 93 | 9.2 | $3M | 64 | 69 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,560 of 2,401 | 442 | 43.7 | $238K | 89 | 154 |
| Home repair trades | 39 | #1,542 of 2,057 | 170 | 16.8 | $1.7M | 68 | 151 |
| Home inspectors | 37 | #314 of 415 | 8 | 0.8 | Index only | 69 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,909 of 2,385 | 504 | 49.8 | $205K | 96 | 136 |
| Insurance agencies | 33 | #1,721 of 2,272 | 152 | 15.0 | $1.1M | 84 | 78 |
| Hair salons | 33 | #1,945 of 2,339 | 297 | 29.4 | $348K | 81 | 89 |
| Roofing and gutters | 26 | #1,055 of 1,177 | 57 | 5.6 | $5M | 59 | 32 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 24 | #1,681 of 1,771 | 111 | 11.0 | $1.2M | 69 | 224 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 20 | #1,437 of 1,493 | 83 | 8.2 | $1.5M | 53 | 176 |
Household spending in Lake 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 | $105.2M | $1,040 | 109 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $264.6M | $2,616 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $406.6M | $4,020 | 99 |
| Groceries | $623.2M | $6,162 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $103.3M | $1,021 | 102 |
| Child care and other personal services | $43.2M | $427 | 74 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $95M | $939 | 96 |
| Medical and dental services | $147.2M | $1,455 | 113 |
| Pets | $88.4M | $874 | 96 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $204.9M | $2,026 | 99 |
| Vehicle insurance | $160.4M | $1,586 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $282.2M | $2,790 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $128M | $1,265 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.5B | $14,349 | 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 Lake County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 232,217−0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 101,144
- Median age
- 44.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 229 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,012
- Median household income
- $80,925+25.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $102,598
- Median home value
- $214,100
- Jobs located here
- 94,546
- Daytime population
- 209,868Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lake County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Lake County at 232,217 people in 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 101,144 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Lake County, OH spend?
Households in Lake County spend about $1.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $623.2M on groceries and $406.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lake County runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (74).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lake County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Lake County, chiropractors (76), physical therapy clinics (75) and primary care and pediatric clinics (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For chiropractors, that ranks #111 of 1,490 scored counties.
How does Lake County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Lake County is $80,925, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $214,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (71% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for property management companies (50% 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 Lake County, each ranked against other counties.
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