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Summit County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Summit County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 538,376
- −0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 231,267
- Median household income
- $71,622
- +25.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $208,700
- Jobs located here
- 269,669
- Highest market score
- 67
- Urgent care and walk-in clinics, #54 of 325 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 538,376 people live in Summit County, in 231,267 households. Population estimates put the population change in Summit County from 2020 to 2025 at −0.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Summit County is $71,622 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Summit County spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (71).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Summit County are for urgent care and walk-in clinics (67), physical therapy clinics (67) and electricians (66). Summit County ranks #54 of 325 scored counties for urgent care and walk-in clinics.
Summit County is part of the Akron metro area. For its number of households, Summit County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (67% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gas stations (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Summit County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Summit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 67 | #54 of 325 | 11 | 0.5 | $29.5M | 120 | 10 |
| Physical therapy | 67 | #279 of 1,422 | 102 | 4.4 | $3.2M | 132 | 62 |
| Electricians | 66 | #226 of 1,160 | 40 | 1.7 | $15.6M | 130 | 83 |
| Chiropractors | 64 | #348 of 1,490 | 100 | 4.3 | $3.2M | 136 | 65 |
| Gas stations | 64 | #583 of 2,358 | 143 | 6.2 | $4M | 168 | 155 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 61 | #458 of 1,707 | 122 | 5.3 | $5.1M | 107 | 129 |
| Convenience stores | 61 | #714 of 2,261 | 176 | 7.6 | $7.9M | 100 | 58 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 61 | #752 of 2,402 | 373 | 16.1 | $3.7M | 109 | 145 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 59 | #641 of 2,063 | 175 | 7.6 | $5.1M | 137 | 116 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 56 | #577 of 1,461 | 82 | 3.5 | $2.4M | 93 | 44 |
| Veterinarians | 56 | #579 of 1,485 | 75 | 3.2 | $2.6M | 95 | 59 |
| Grocery stores | 56 | #806 of 2,070 | 146 | 6.3 | $9.5M | 102 | 87 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 55 | #559 of 1,302 | 106 | 4.6 | $3.1M | 98 | 39 |
| Barbershops | 55 | #578 of 1,356 | 133 | 5.8 | $1.7M | 90 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 54 | #995 of 2,405 | 1,190 | 51.5 | $747K | 113 | 362 |
| Spas and skin care | 53 | #767 of 1,769 | 183 | 7.9 | $1.2M | 141 | 54 |
| Pet businesses | 53 | #943 of 2,200 | 242 | 10.5 | $800K | 91 | 126 |
| Nail salons | 52 | #616 of 1,328 | 111 | 4.8 | $2M | 122 | 52 |
| Home repair trades | 52 | #941 of 2,057 | 287 | 12.4 | $2.2M | 89 | 267 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 51 | #888 of 1,889 | 193 | 8.3 | $4.6M | 111 | 134 |
| Laundromats | 49 | #385 of 785 | 34 | 1.5 | $13.4M | 107 | 19 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 49 | #392 of 777 | 45 | 1.9 | $4.6M | 113 | 75 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 49 | #1,224 of 2,405 | 2,222 | 96.1 | $400K | 108 | 1,009 |
| Funeral homes | 48 | #750 of 1,472 | 61 | 2.6 | $544K | 80 | 37 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 48 | #1,004 of 1,886 | 273 | 11.8 | $1.2M | 121 | 202 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 48 | #1,129 of 2,087 | 339 | 14.7 | $1.3M | 105 | 144 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 47 | #280 of 479 | 23 | 1.0 | $9.9M | 72 | 12 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #983 of 1,656 | 221 | 9.6 | $1.5M | 82 | 292 |
| Dry cleaners | 45 | #303 of 507 | 29 | 1.3 | $15.7M | 100 | 22 |
| Gyms | 45 | #1,093 of 1,792 | 193 | 8.3 | $1.1M | 82 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 45 | #1,310 of 2,210 | 479 | 20.7 | $948K | 108 | 185 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 45 | #1,334 of 2,222 | 301 | 13.0 | $3M | 97 | 520 |
| Hair salons | 45 | #1,424 of 2,339 | 506 | 21.9 | $447K | 104 | 163 |
| Pest control | 44 | #418 of 699 | 31 | 1.3 | $9.1M | 89 | 25 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 44 | #790 of 1,327 | 76 | 3.3 | $3M | 97 | 70 |
| Property management | 43 | #572 of 910 | 52 | 2.2 | Index only | 111 | 96 |
| Pet stores | 43 | #601 of 974 | 48 | 2.1 | $4M | 89 | 23 |
| Auto repair shops | 43 | #1,521 of 2,378 | 537 | 23.2 | $422K | 95 | 250 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,533 of 2,394 | 1,991 | 86.1 | $163K | 107 | 670 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 41 | #606 of 887 | 95 | 4.1 | Index only | 87 | 20 |
| Pizza | 41 | #1,397 of 2,090 | 218 | 9.4 | $4.1M | 80 | 520 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 41 | #1,664 of 2,385 | 949 | 41.0 | $239K | 112 | 285 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 40 | #941 of 1,334 | 129 | 5.6 | $1.6M | 79 | 61 |
| Tire shops | 40 | #1,022 of 1,530 | 114 | 4.9 | $2M | 79 | 48 |
| Auto repair and car care | 40 | #1,660 of 2,401 | 922 | 39.9 | $246K | 92 | 357 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 39 | #1,514 of 2,088 | 367 | 15.9 | $562K | 85 | 136 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 39 | #1,640 of 2,176 | 461 | 19.9 | Index only | 128 | 195 |
| Car washes and detailing | 38 | #1,040 of 1,451 | 123 | 5.3 | $1.8M | 73 | 39 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 38 | #1,070 of 1,493 | 133 | 5.8 | $2.1M | 73 | 214 |
| Child care and preschools | 38 | #1,142 of 1,611 | 128 | 5.5 | $743K | 74 | 149 |
| House cleaning | 35 | #676 of 847 | 51 | 2.2 | $5.5M | 87 | 130 |
| Real estate | 34 | #1,914 of 2,229 | 632 | 27.3 | Index only | 118 | 361 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 32 | #1,504 of 1,771 | 215 | 9.3 | $1.3M | 78 | 369 |
| Roofing and gutters | 29 | #1,011 of 1,177 | 125 | 5.4 | $5M | 59 | 55 |
| Home inspectors | 26 | #385 of 415 | 24 | 1.0 | Index only | 51 | 15 |
| Insurance agencies | 24 | #1,979 of 2,272 | 353 | 15.3 | $980K | 78 | 233 |
Household spending in Summit 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 | $226.8M | $981 | 102 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $571.8M | $2,472 | 95 |
| Food away from home | $889.2M | $3,845 | 94 |
| Groceries | $1.4B | $5,977 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $226.4M | $979 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $95.1M | $411 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $206.3M | $892 | 91 |
| Medical and dental services | $324.7M | $1,404 | 109 |
| Pets | $193.5M | $837 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $454.2M | $1,964 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $345.9M | $1,496 | 76 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $622.5M | $2,692 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $282.8M | $1,223 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $3.2B | $13,914 | 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 Summit County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 538,376−0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 231,267
- Median age
- 42.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 413 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,303
- Median household income
- $71,622+25.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $99,082
- Median home value
- $208,700
- Jobs located here
- 269,669
- Daytime population
- 554,948Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Summit County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Summit County at 538,376 people in 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 231,267 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Summit County, OH spend?
Households in Summit County spend about $3.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.4B on groceries and $889.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Summit County runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Summit County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Summit County, urgent care and walk-in clinics (67), physical therapy clinics (67) and electricians (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For urgent care and walk-in clinics, that ranks #54 of 325 scored counties.
How does Summit County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Summit County is $71,622, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $208,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (67% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for gas stations (43% 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 Summit County, each ranked against other counties.
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