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Lucas County, OH market data
How Lucas County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 423,347
- −1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 183,243
- Median household income
- $62,224
- +27.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $163,900
- Jobs located here
- 202,605
- Highest market score
- 59
- Dry cleaners, #171 of 507 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
Lucas County has an estimated 423,347 people and 183,243 households. Population estimates show Lucas County declined 1.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Lucas County is $62,224, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lucas County runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (63).
Of the business types scored in Lucas County, dry cleaners (59), electricians (59) and optometrists and eye clinics (59) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dry cleaners, that ranks #171 of 507 scored counties.
Lucas County is part of the Toledo metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for oil change and quick-lube shops (86% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lucas County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lucas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry cleaners | 59 | #171 of 507 | 14 | 0.8 | $24M | 153 | 11 |
| Electricians | 59 | #373 of 1,160 | 30 | 1.6 | $15.3M | 128 | 61 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 59 | #440 of 1,302 | 70 | 3.8 | $3.4M | 110 | 25 |
| Chiropractors | 59 | #475 of 1,490 | 79 | 4.3 | $3.1M | 127 | 45 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 56 | #516 of 1,327 | 51 | 2.8 | $3.4M | 109 | 28 |
| Nail salons | 55 | #532 of 1,328 | 81 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 124 | 21 |
| Veterinarians | 55 | #600 of 1,485 | 50 | 2.7 | $2.8M | 103 | 40 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 54 | #341 of 887 | 37 | 2.0 | Index only | 167 | 15 |
| Home inspectors | 53 | #177 of 415 | 8 | 0.4 | Index only | 115 | 4 |
| Pet stores | 53 | #420 of 974 | 27 | 1.5 | $5.2M | 115 | 13 |
| Pet businesses | 51 | #1,034 of 2,200 | 167 | 9.1 | $843K | 96 | 85 |
| Gas stations | 51 | #1,118 of 2,358 | 186 | 10.2 | $2.4M | 99 | 136 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #881 of 1,769 | 151 | 8.2 | $1.1M | 126 | 29 |
| Gyms | 50 | #906 of 1,792 | 110 | 6.0 | $1.3M | 100 | 50 |
| Grocery stores | 50 | #1,011 of 2,070 | 113 | 6.2 | $9.3M | 100 | 65 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 49 | #757 of 1,461 | 64 | 3.5 | $2.2M | 86 | 32 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 48 | #985 of 1,889 | 132 | 7.2 | $4.9M | 119 | 96 |
| Physical therapy | 47 | #799 of 1,422 | 105 | 5.7 | $2.3M | 96 | 64 |
| Home repair trades | 47 | #1,184 of 2,057 | 207 | 11.3 | $2.2M | 91 | 184 |
| Funeral homes | 46 | #810 of 1,472 | 36 | 2.0 | $649K | 96 | 24 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 46 | #992 of 1,707 | 111 | 6.1 | $4.1M | 87 | 99 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,088 of 1,886 | 199 | 10.9 | $1.2M | 123 | 139 |
| Hair salons | 46 | #1,377 of 2,339 | 384 | 21.0 | $435K | 101 | 79 |
| Auto repair shops | 46 | #1,382 of 2,378 | 374 | 20.4 | $457K | 103 | 163 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 45 | #474 of 777 | 33 | 1.8 | $4.3M | 107 | 50 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 43 | #1,063 of 1,656 | 130 | 7.1 | $1.9M | 104 | 317 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 43 | #1,275 of 2,063 | 170 | 9.3 | $3.8M | 104 | 89 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 43 | #1,381 of 2,088 | 231 | 12.6 | $621K | 94 | 82 |
| Roofing and gutters | 42 | #767 of 1,177 | 66 | 3.6 | $7M | 82 | 24 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 42 | #894 of 1,334 | 88 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 81 | 32 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 41 | #221 of 325 | 14 | 0.8 | $17.2M | 70 | 13 |
| Pest control | 41 | #467 of 699 | 24 | 1.3 | $8.7M | 85 | 17 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 41 | #954 of 1,493 | 77 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 93 | 162 |
| Auto repair and car care | 41 | #1,598 of 2,401 | 658 | 35.9 | $260K | 97 | 259 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 41 | #1,670 of 2,385 | 725 | 39.6 | $231K | 108 | 135 |
| Laundromats | 40 | #506 of 785 | 26 | 1.4 | $12.9M | 103 | 16 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 38 | #1,469 of 2,087 | 272 | 14.8 | $1.2M | 97 | 129 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 38 | #1,657 of 2,402 | 360 | 19.6 | $2.9M | 86 | 162 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 38 | #1,684 of 2,176 | 359 | 19.6 | Index only | 123 | 90 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 38 | #1,719 of 2,405 | 941 | 51.4 | $694K | 105 | 339 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #1,755 of 2,394 | 1,336 | 72.9 | $180K | 118 | 603 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 36 | #1,658 of 2,210 | 380 | 20.7 | $884K | 100 | 156 |
| House cleaning | 35 | #674 of 847 | 35 | 1.9 | $6M | 94 | 97 |
| Tire shops | 35 | #1,134 of 1,530 | 83 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 82 | 40 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 35 | #1,816 of 2,405 | 1,795 | 98.0 | $364K | 98 | 848 |
| Barbershops | 34 | #1,033 of 1,356 | 98 | 5.3 | $1.7M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 34 | #1,445 of 1,771 | 136 | 7.4 | $1.5M | 92 | 276 |
| Convenience stores | 34 | #1,668 of 2,261 | 185 | 10.1 | $5.7M | 72 | 97 |
| Property management | 33 | #734 of 910 | 46 | 2.5 | Index only | 94 | 78 |
| Real estate | 33 | #1,964 of 2,229 | 450 | 24.6 | Index only | 124 | 205 |
| Pizza | 32 | #1,716 of 2,090 | 165 | 9.0 | $4M | 78 | 417 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 31 | #1,801 of 2,222 | 260 | 14.2 | $2.5M | 82 | 417 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 29 | #409 of 479 | 23 | 1.3 | $7.4M | 54 | 14 |
| Car washes and detailing | 29 | #1,226 of 1,451 | 92 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 74 | 36 |
| Insurance agencies | 23 | #1,997 of 2,272 | 244 | 13.3 | $1.1M | 86 | 184 |
| Child care and preschools | 20 | #1,479 of 1,611 | 123 | 6.7 | $544K | 54 | 143 |
Household spending in Lucas 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 | $171M | $933 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $437.9M | $2,390 | 92 |
| Food away from home | $653M | $3,564 | 88 |
| Groceries | $1B | $5,715 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $167.1M | $912 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $66.9M | $365 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $143.3M | $782 | 80 |
| Medical and dental services | $241M | $1,315 | 102 |
| Pets | $140.8M | $768 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $336.1M | $1,834 | 89 |
| Vehicle insurance | $264.9M | $1,445 | 74 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $459.3M | $2,507 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $209.6M | $1,144 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.4B | $13,174 | 79 |
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 Lucas County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 423,347−1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 183,243
- Median age
- 39.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 62%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 340 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,260
- Median household income
- $62,224+27.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $87,001
- Median home value
- $163,900
- Jobs located here
- 202,605
- Daytime population
- 443,876Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lucas County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Lucas County at 423,347 people in 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 183,243 households. Median household income rose 27.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lucas County, OH spend?
Households in Lucas County spend about $2.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1B on groceries and $653M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Lucas County spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (63).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lucas County, OH?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lucas County are for dry cleaners (59), electricians (59) and optometrists and eye clinics (59). Lucas County ranks #171 of 507 scored counties for dry cleaners.
How does Lucas County, OH compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lucas County is $62,224 a year, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $163,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lucas County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for oil change and quick-lube shops (86% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (53% 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 Lucas County, each ranked against other counties.
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