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Sandusky County, OH market data
How Sandusky County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 58,655
- −0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 24,686
- Median household income
- $62,295
- +15.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $160,700
- Jobs located here
- 26,036
- Highest market score
- 75
- Physical therapy, #128 of 1,422 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
Sandusky County has an estimated 58,655 people and 24,686 households. Population estimates show Sandusky County declined 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Sandusky County is $62,295, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 15.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Sandusky 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 (57).
Of the business types scored in Sandusky County, physical therapy clinics (75), dentists and orthodontists (67) and clothing and shoe stores (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #128 of 1,422 scored counties.
Sandusky County is part of the Fremont area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (95% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Sandusky County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Sandusky 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 | 75 | #128 of 1,422 | 6 | 2.4 | $5.3M | 220 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 67 | #336 of 1,886 | 17 | 6.9 | $1.9M | 189 | 13 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 62 | #608 of 2,087 | 23 | 9.3 | $1.9M | 151 | 6 |
| Tire shops | 61 | #491 of 1,530 | 9 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 117 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 59 | #487 of 1,490 | 12 | 4.9 | $2.6M | 110 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 59 | #767 of 2,405 | 90 | 36.5 | $952K | 143 | 37 |
| Grocery stores | 58 | #742 of 2,070 | 13 | 5.3 | $10.8M | 116 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 58 | #804 of 2,378 | 53 | 21.5 | $499K | 112 | 23 |
| Nail salons | 57 | #473 of 1,328 | 8 | 3.2 | $2.8M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 57 | #683 of 2,176 | 31 | 12.6 | Index only | 189 | 5 |
| Real estate | 57 | #707 of 2,229 | 34 | 13.8 | Index only | 217 | 10 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 56 | #519 of 1,327 | 8 | 3.2 | $3.3M | 107 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #864 of 2,210 | 36 | 14.6 | $1.2M | 139 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 54 | #1,032 of 2,401 | 93 | 37.7 | $285K | 106 | 35 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #733 of 1,656 | 14 | 5.7 | $2.3M | 127 | 34 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 52 | #939 of 2,063 | 21 | 8.5 | $4.1M | 110 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #868 of 1,769 | 17 | 6.9 | $1.3M | 148 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 49 | #881 of 1,707 | 10 | 4.1 | $6.1M | 128 | 22 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 49 | #1,223 of 2,405 | 214 | 86.7 | $401K | 108 | 92 |
| Electricians | 47 | #654 of 1,160 | 6 | 2.4 | $10.1M | 84 | 10 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #1,329 of 2,394 | 162 | 65.6 | $196K | 128 | 62 |
| Gas stations | 46 | #1,365 of 2,358 | 38 | 15.4 | $1.8M | 75 | 24 |
| Car washes and detailing | 44 | #879 of 1,451 | 12 | 4.9 | $2.2M | 88 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 44 | #1,433 of 2,402 | 54 | 21.9 | $2.6M | 76 | 15 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 43 | #836 of 1,302 | 10 | 4.1 | $3.2M | 101 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 43 | #906 of 1,485 | 8 | 3.2 | $2.3M | 85 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 41 | #1,078 of 1,611 | 13 | 5.3 | $633K | 63 | 7 |
| Gyms | 41 | #1,227 of 1,792 | 24 | 9.7 | $748K | 57 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 41 | #1,449 of 2,261 | 28 | 11.3 | $5M | 63 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 39 | #1,523 of 2,057 | 28 | 11.3 | $2.2M | 89 | 38 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 38 | #986 of 1,334 | 13 | 5.3 | $1.4M | 68 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 38 | #1,566 of 2,088 | 38 | 15.4 | $473K | 71 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 37 | #1,052 of 1,472 | 10 | 4.1 | $366K | 54 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 37 | #1,609 of 2,222 | 37 | 15.0 | $2.3M | 76 | 45 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #1,861 of 2,385 | 111 | 45.0 | $199K | 94 | 18 |
| Barbershops | 36 | #999 of 1,356 | 13 | 5.3 | $1.7M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 36 | #1,126 of 1,493 | 15 | 6.1 | $1.8M | 63 | 14 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 36 | #1,438 of 1,889 | 24 | 9.7 | $3.6M | 86 | 13 |
| Pet businesses | 36 | #1,690 of 2,200 | 35 | 14.2 | $529K | 60 | 11 |
| Pizza | 35 | #1,631 of 2,090 | 27 | 10.9 | $3.2M | 62 | 45 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 34 | #1,110 of 1,461 | 15 | 6.1 | $1.2M | 48 | 4 |
| Pet stores | 33 | #733 of 974 | 5 | 2.0 | $3.7M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 33 | #1,477 of 1,771 | 22 | 8.9 | $1.3M | 75 | 28 |
| Insurance agencies | 33 | #1,727 of 2,272 | 43 | 17.4 | $966K | 77 | 18 |
| House cleaning | 32 | #719 of 847 | 5 | 2.0 | $5.5M | 87 | 14 |
| Hair salons | 26 | #2,118 of 2,339 | 73 | 29.6 | $303K | 70 | 16 |
| Roofing and gutters | 22 | #1,101 of 1,177 | 12 | 4.9 | $5.1M | 60 | 6 |
| Laundromats | 20 | #705 of 785 | 6 | 2.4 | $7.3M | 59 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $22M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $13.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $26.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $31.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $18M | Too few | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Sandusky 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 | $26.5M | $1,072 | 112 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $68.4M | $2,770 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $85.7M | $3,472 | 85 |
| Groceries | $139.9M | $5,669 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $22.1M | $895 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.2M | $333 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18M | $727 | 74 |
| Medical and dental services | $31.7M | $1,283 | 100 |
| Pets | $18.5M | $749 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $44.1M | $1,786 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $41.5M | $1,683 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $60.9M | $2,465 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $27.7M | $1,122 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $320.2M | $12,970 | 78 |
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 Sandusky County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 58,655−0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 24,686
- Median age
- 43.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 408 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 144
- Median household income
- $62,295+15.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,613
- Median home value
- $160,700
- Jobs located here
- 26,036
- Daytime population
- 55,882Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Sandusky County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Sandusky County at 58,655 people in 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 24,686 households. Median household income rose 15.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Sandusky County, OH spend?
Households in Sandusky County spend about $320.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $139.9M on groceries and $85.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Sandusky 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 (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Sandusky County, OH?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Sandusky County are for physical therapy clinics (75), dentists and orthodontists (67) and clothing and shoe stores (62). Sandusky County ranks #128 of 1,422 scored counties for physical therapy clinics.
How does Sandusky County, OH compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Sandusky County is $62,295 a year, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $160,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Sandusky County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (95% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (64% 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. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Sandusky County, each ranked against other counties.
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