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Lorain County, OH market data
How Lorain County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 323,219
- +3.1% since 2020
- Households
- 127,544
- Median household income
- $73,347
- +25.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $223,200
- Jobs located here
- 99,992
- Highest market score
- 84
- Physical therapy, #27 of 1,422 scored counties
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What this means
Lorain County has an estimated 323,219 people and 127,544 households. Population estimates put the population change in Lorain County from 2020 to 2025 at +3.1%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Lorain County is $73,347, 9% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lorain County 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 (73).
Of the business types scored in Lorain County, physical therapy clinics (84); clothing and shoe stores (83); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #27 of 1,422 scored counties.
Lorain County is part of the Cleveland metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (83% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lorain County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lorain 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 | 84 | #27 of 1,422 | 47 | 3.7 | $3.9M | 160 | 18 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 83 | #107 of 2,087 | 80 | 6.3 | $3.2M | 249 | 31 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 80 | #132 of 2,210 | 126 | 9.9 | $2M | 229 | 42 |
| Chiropractors | 79 | #69 of 1,490 | 43 | 3.4 | $4.2M | 176 | 32 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 78 | #166 of 2,405 | 486 | 38.1 | $1M | 154 | 160 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 77 | #23 of 479 | 8 | 0.6 | $17.1M | 124 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | 77 | #132 of 1,485 | 33 | 2.6 | $3.3M | 120 | 21 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 77 | #153 of 2,063 | 84 | 6.6 | $5.9M | 160 | 46 |
| Laundromats | 76 | #94 of 785 | 13 | 1.0 | $19.5M | 156 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 75 | #82 of 1,334 | 47 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 123 | 19 |
| Spas and skin care | 75 | #122 of 1,769 | 79 | 6.2 | $1.6M | 183 | 20 |
| Gyms | 75 | #135 of 1,792 | 75 | 5.9 | $1.6M | 120 | 28 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 75 | #154 of 1,656 | 65 | 5.1 | $2.8M | 156 | 121 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 74 | #135 of 1,302 | 41 | 3.2 | $4.4M | 141 | 21 |
| Tire shops | 74 | #193 of 1,530 | 48 | 3.8 | $2.9M | 114 | 14 |
| Dry cleaners | 73 | #48 of 507 | 11 | 0.9 | $23M | 147 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 73 | #157 of 1,327 | 33 | 2.6 | $4.1M | 134 | 28 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 73 | #313 of 2,405 | 993 | 77.9 | $501K | 135 | 451 |
| Auto repair shops | 72 | #292 of 2,378 | 241 | 18.9 | $568K | 128 | 109 |
| Pest control | 71 | #80 of 699 | 7 | 0.5 | $22.5M | 221 | 7 |
| Barbershops | 71 | #212 of 1,356 | 56 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 120 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 70 | #255 of 2,088 | 145 | 11.4 | $806K | 122 | 47 |
| Gas stations | 70 | #401 of 2,358 | 115 | 9.0 | $3M | 125 | 88 |
| Pet businesses | 69 | #325 of 2,200 | 129 | 10.1 | $838K | 95 | 51 |
| Auto repair and car care | 69 | #393 of 2,401 | 447 | 35.0 | $306K | 114 | 157 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 68 | #116 of 777 | 23 | 1.8 | $5.1M | 125 | 28 |
| Electricians | 68 | #200 of 1,160 | 28 | 2.2 | $12.4M | 103 | 50 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 68 | #279 of 1,461 | 45 | 3.5 | $2.4M | 94 | 20 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 67 | #300 of 2,176 | 160 | 12.5 | Index only | 206 | 60 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 67 | #346 of 1,889 | 104 | 8.2 | $4.8M | 115 | 51 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 67 | #356 of 1,886 | 121 | 9.5 | $1.5M | 152 | 95 |
| Nail salons | 66 | #241 of 1,328 | 47 | 3.7 | $2.7M | 161 | 29 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 66 | #311 of 1,707 | 73 | 5.7 | $4.8M | 100 | 79 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 66 | #498 of 2,394 | 728 | 57.1 | $249K | 163 | 294 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 66 | #556 of 2,402 | 200 | 15.7 | $3.8M | 113 | 92 |
| Home repair trades | 65 | #370 of 2,057 | 137 | 10.7 | $2.5M | 105 | 157 |
| Grocery stores | 65 | #539 of 2,070 | 72 | 5.6 | $10.7M | 115 | 52 |
| Property management | 64 | #220 of 910 | 23 | 1.8 | Index only | 140 | 29 |
| Hair salons | 64 | #490 of 2,339 | 222 | 17.4 | $570K | 132 | 79 |
| Funeral homes | 63 | #417 of 1,472 | 32 | 2.5 | $618K | 91 | 20 |
| Convenience stores | 63 | #655 of 2,261 | 104 | 8.2 | $7.4M | 94 | 40 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 62 | #659 of 2,222 | 159 | 12.5 | $3.1M | 103 | 236 |
| Real estate | 61 | #544 of 2,229 | 221 | 17.3 | Index only | 187 | 126 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 61 | #608 of 2,385 | 412 | 32.3 | $307K | 144 | 134 |
| Pizza | 60 | #651 of 2,090 | 108 | 8.5 | $4.6M | 91 | 236 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 59 | #110 of 325 | 10 | 0.8 | $18.1M | 74 | 7 |
| House cleaning | 59 | #248 of 847 | 22 | 1.7 | $7.2M | 112 | 55 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 58 | #276 of 887 | 30 | 2.4 | Index only | 153 | 18 |
| Roofing and gutters | 58 | #405 of 1,177 | 36 | 2.8 | $9.7M | 114 | 28 |
| Child care and preschools | 52 | #772 of 1,611 | 63 | 4.9 | $854K | 85 | 75 |
| Home inspectors | 50 | #198 of 415 | 8 | 0.6 | Index only | 85 | 7 |
| Pet stores | 49 | #504 of 974 | 34 | 2.7 | $3.2M | 70 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 47 | #1,228 of 2,272 | 160 | 12.5 | $1.3M | 104 | 94 |
| Car washes and detailing | 43 | #915 of 1,451 | 72 | 5.6 | $1.9M | 75 | 28 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 34 | #1,460 of 1,771 | 141 | 11.1 | $1.1M | 67 | 211 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 29 | #1,307 of 1,493 | 112 | 8.8 | $1.4M | 48 | 149 |
Household spending in Lorain 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 | $136.8M | $1,073 | 112 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $343.9M | $2,697 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $497.3M | $3,899 | 96 |
| Groceries | $768.3M | $6,024 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $126.5M | $992 | 99 |
| Child care and other personal services | $53.8M | $422 | 73 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $116.8M | $916 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $181.1M | $1,420 | 110 |
| Pets | $108.1M | $848 | 93 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $253.5M | $1,988 | 97 |
| Vehicle insurance | $208M | $1,631 | 83 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $347.9M | $2,728 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $157.8M | $1,237 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.8B | $14,060 | 84 |
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 Lorain County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 323,219+3.1% since 2020
- Households
- 127,544
- Median age
- 42.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 491 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 646
- Median household income
- $73,347+25.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $98,714
- Median home value
- $223,200
- Jobs located here
- 99,992
- Daytime population
- 270,084Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lorain County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Lorain County at 323,219 people in 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 127,544 households. Median household income rose 25.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lorain County, OH spend?
Households in Lorain County spend about $1.8B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $768.3M on groceries and $497.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Lorain County 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 (73).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lorain County, OH?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lorain County are for physical therapy clinics (84); clothing and shoe stores (83); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (80). Lorain County ranks #27 of 1,422 scored counties for physical therapy clinics.
How does Lorain County, OH compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lorain County is $73,347 a year, 9% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $223,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lorain County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for landscaping and lawn care companies (83% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (61% 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 Lorain County, each ranked against other counties.
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