Market rankings · Michigan
Oil change and quick-lube shops in Michigan
Every metro area, small-town market and county in Michigan, ranked by the Groundwork market score for oil change and quick-lube shops, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 535
- 258 chain locations (48%)
- Official establishments
- 521
- +7.0% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $4.2B
- On vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Listings per 10k households
- 1.3
- 86% above the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $7.8M
- 43% below the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #48 of 50
- Market score 15 · Low
A site report maps the oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings around any address in Michigan by name and distance, and the spending within reach.
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
There are 535 oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings in Michigan as of September 2026. Chain locations make up 48% of them, against 73% across the U.S. Per 10,000 households, that is 1.3, 86% above the U.S. rate of 0.7.
Households in Michigan spend about $4.2B a year on vehicle maintenance and repairs, or $1,022 per household, 7% above the U.S. average. Spread across 535 oil change and quick-lube shops, that is $7.8M per shop, 43% below the U.S. figure of $13.7M. The spending figure covers all vehicle maintenance and repairs, not only oil change and quick-lube shops.
The official count of businesses with payroll classed as oil change and lubrication shops in Michigan was 521 in 2023, up 7.0% from 2019. That is one for every 7,824 households, against one for every 14,222 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count rose 12.1% over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 17 SBA-backed loans worth $6.5M have gone to businesses classed as oil change and lubrication shops in Michigan.
Among 50 states, Michigan ranks #48 for oil change and quick-lube shops, with a Groundwork market score of 15 (low). Of the 14 scored metro areas in or partly in Michigan, the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area scores highest (71). Among 22 scored counties, Livingston County scores highest (58).
Every market in Michigan for oil change and quick-lube shops
Download the ranking (CSV)Numbered by Groundwork market score among the markets based in Michigan, highest first; the U.S. rank compares each market with every other of its kind. A metro area that crosses a state line is listed in each state it reaches, and numbered only in the state its page is under. How the score works.
Metro areas
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 71 | 6 | 0.5 | $21.5M | +0.1% | #42 of 290 |
| 1Traverse City, MI | 42 | 8 | 1.2 | $9M | +2.2% | #194 of 290 |
| 2Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 35 | 71 | 1.6 | $6.8M | +2.8% | #225 of 290 |
| 3Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | 34 | 15 | 2.2 | $4.6M | +1.8% | #227 of 290 |
| 4Ann Arbor, MI | 33 | 17 | 1.1 | $9.1M | −0.4% | #229 of 290 |
| 5Saginaw, MI | 32 | 7 | 0.9 | $11.1M | −1.1% | #231 of 290 |
| 6Monroe, MI | 30 | 9 | 1.4 | $7.9M | +0.7% | #242 of 290 |
| 7Flint, MI | 29 | 16 | 1.0 | $10.3M | −1.1% | #244 of 290 |
| 8Jackson, MI | 27 | 7 | 1.1 | $9.1M | −0.4% | #250 of 290 |
| 9Battle Creek, MI | 25 | 6 | 1.1 | $8.7M | −0.6% | #256 of 290 |
| 10Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | 25 | 15 | 1.4 | $7.3M | +0.8% | #258 of 290 |
| 11Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 24 | 30 | 1.5 | $6.5M | +1.4% | #265 of 290 |
| 12Bay City, MI | 22 | 6 | 1.3 | $7.5M | −1.6% | #269 of 290 |
| 13Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 21 | 260 | 1.5 | $6.8M | +0.1% | #271 of 290 |
| Niles, MI | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $16M | −1.3% | |
| Midland, MI | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $9.6M | +0.3% |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland, MI | Not scored | 5 | 1.1 | $10.9M | +2.1% | |
| Adrian, MI | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $10.6M | −1.6% | |
| Owosso, MI | Not scored | 4 | 1.4 | $7.7M | −0.4% | |
| Marquette, MI | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $14.5M | +2.3% | |
| Marinette, WI-MI | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $15.7M | +0.3% | |
| Mount Pleasant, MI | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $8.3M | +0.3% | |
| Sturgis, MI | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $8.3M | +0.1% | |
| Cadillac, MI | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $6.8M | +2.0% | |
| Hillsdale, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $19.4M | 0.0% | |
| Coldwater, MI | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $8.6M | +2.5% | |
| Alma, MI | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $8M | −1.1% | |
| Big Rapids, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $17.6M | +4.7% | |
| Houghton, MI | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $7.9M | +1.8% | |
| Escanaba, MI | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $7.8M | −0.8% | |
| Sault Ste. Marie, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $13.5M | −1.9% | |
| Petoskey, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $16.8M | −1.0% | |
| Iron Mountain, MI-WI | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $14M | +0.4% | |
| Ludington, MI | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $6.6M | 0.0% | |
| Alpena, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $12M | −0.1% |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Livingston County, MI | 58 | 6 | 0.8 | $16M | +1.7% | #175 of 479 |
| 2Allegan County, MI | 58 | 5 | 1.1 | $10.9M | +2.1% | #182 of 479 |
| 3Ottawa County, MI | 53 | 19 | 1.7 | $6.9M | +3.9% | #235 of 479 |
| 4Lapeer County, MI | 44 | 5 | 1.4 | $8.3M | +1.0% | #311 of 479 |
| 5St. Clair County, MI | 36 | 7 | 1.0 | $10.4M | +0.1% | #362 of 479 |
| 6Washtenaw County, MI | 35 | 17 | 1.1 | $9.1M | −0.4% | #369 of 479 |
| 7Muskegon County, MI | 35 | 15 | 2.2 | $4.6M | +1.8% | #376 of 479 |
| 8Grand Traverse County, MI | 34 | 7 | 1.7 | $6.2M | +1.4% | #380 of 479 |
| 9Saginaw County, MI | 33 | 7 | 0.9 | $11.1M | −1.1% | #382 of 479 |
| 10Monroe County, MI | 33 | 9 | 1.4 | $7.9M | +0.7% | #385 of 479 |
| 11Genesee County, MI | 32 | 16 | 1.0 | $10.3M | −1.1% | #391 of 479 |
| 12Oakland County, MI | 32 | 76 | 1.4 | $7.5M | +1.2% | #395 of 479 |
| 13Kent County, MI | 32 | 42 | 1.6 | $6.4M | +2.5% | #397 of 479 |
| 14Jackson County, MI | 29 | 7 | 1.1 | $9.1M | −0.4% | #407 of 479 |
| 15Calhoun County, MI | 29 | 6 | 1.1 | $8.7M | −0.6% | #408 of 479 |
| 16Ionia County, MI | 29 | 6 | 2.6 | $4.4M | −0.5% | #414 of 479 |
| 17Kalamazoo County, MI | 28 | 15 | 1.4 | $7.3M | +0.8% | #416 of 479 |
| 18Bay County, MI | 26 | 6 | 1.3 | $7.5M | −1.6% | #425 of 479 |
| 19Macomb County, MI | 25 | 59 | 1.6 | $6.2M | +0.7% | #430 of 479 |
| 20Eaton County, MI | 25 | 8 | 1.8 | $6.1M | +0.4% | #431 of 479 |
| 21Ingham County, MI | 20 | 20 | 1.7 | $5.4M | +1.7% | #445 of 479 |
| 22Wayne County, MI | 12 | 107 | 1.5 | $5.7M | −1.1% | #469 of 479 |
| Berrien County, MI | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $16M | −1.3% | |
| Lenawee County, MI | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $10.6M | −1.6% | |
| Midland County, MI | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $9.6M | +0.3% |
Show all 83 counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County, MI | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $19M | +1.6% | |
| Van Buren County, MI | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $11.1M | +0.7% | |
| Shiawassee County, MI | Not scored | 4 | 1.4 | $7.7M | −0.4% | |
| Montcalm County, MI | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $8.9M | +4.1% | |
| Marquette County, MI | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $14.5M | +2.3% | |
| Isabella County, MI | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $8.3M | +0.3% | |
| Barry County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $29.5M | +2.2% | |
| St. Joseph County, MI | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $8.3M | +0.1% | |
| Tuscola County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $23.5M | −1.2% | |
| Cass County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $24.3M | +0.2% | |
| Newaygo County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $22.1M | +3.1% | |
| Hillsdale County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $19.4M | 0.0% | |
| Branch County, MI | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $8.6M | +2.5% | |
| Gratiot County, MI | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $8M | −1.1% | |
| Mecosta County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $17.6M | +4.7% | |
| Sanilac County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $18.4M | −1.0% | |
| Houghton County, MI | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $7.3M | +1.6% | |
| Delta County, MI | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $7.8M | −0.8% | |
| Chippewa County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $13.5M | −1.9% | |
| Emmet County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $16.8M | −1.0% | |
| Wexford County, MI | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $4.7M | +2.3% | |
| Clare County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $11.4M | +2.3% | |
| Huron County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $14.4M | −2.7% | |
| Mason County, MI | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $6.6M | 0.0% | |
| Alpena County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $12M | −0.1% | |
| Oceana County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.7% | |
| Charlevoix County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $13.7M | 0.0% | |
| Dickinson County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $11.5M | −0.3% | |
| Cheboygan County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $11.9M | +0.9% | |
| Gladwin County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $11.3M | +2.8% | |
| Otsego County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $12M | +3.8% | |
| Manistee County, MI | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $5.7M | +2.3% | |
| Iosco County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.3% | |
| Antrim County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +5.3% | |
| Roscommon County, MI | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $5.5M | +1.9% | |
| Menominee County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.2% | |
| Osceola County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9.8M | +2.7% | |
| Leelanau County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.0% | |
| Ogemaw County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9.6M | +1.6% | |
| Benzie County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.1% | |
| Kalkaska County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $8.4M | +4.3% | |
| Missaukee County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.4% | |
| Arenac County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.5% | |
| Gogebic County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.4% | |
| Crawford County, MI | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6M | +5.7% | |
| Presque Isle County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.0% | |
| Lake County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +9.1% | |
| Iron County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.1% | |
| Mackinac County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.8% | |
| Alcona County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.7% | |
| Montmorency County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +7.3% | |
| Alger County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.3% | |
| Oscoda County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +6.0% | |
| Baraga County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.3% | |
| Schoolcraft County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.7% | |
| Luce County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.1% | |
| Ontonagon County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.4% | |
| Keweenaw County, MI | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +6.2% |
Markets with fewer than 5 oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many oil change and quick-lube shops are in Michigan?
As of September 2026, map listings count 535 oil change and quick-lube shops in Michigan. 258 of them (48%) are chain locations. The listings count oil change and quick-lube shops. Official counts show 521 businesses with payroll classed as oil change and lubrication shops in 2023, up 7.0% from 2019.
How much do households in Michigan spend on vehicle maintenance and repairs?
About $4.2B a year, or $1,022 per household. That is 7% above the U.S. average (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 535 oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings, it comes to $7.8M per shop. That spending covers all vehicle maintenance and repairs, which oil change and quick-lube shops share with other businesses in the trade. It is estimated from the incomes of the 4,076,369 households in Michigan and national spending patterns by income.
How does Michigan compare with the U.S. for oil change and quick-lube shops?
Michigan has 1.3 oil change and quick-lube shops per 10,000 households, 86% above the U.S. rate of 0.7. Spending per shop is $7.8M, 43% below the U.S. figure of $13.7M. At the U.S. ratio of oil change and quick-lube shops to household spending, Michigan would have about 303, against 535 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 7,824 households, against one for every 14,222 across the U.S. The official count rose 7.0% from 2019 to 2023, against +12.1% for the U.S.
Which market in Michigan has the highest market score for oil change and quick-lube shops?
Among 14 scored metro areas in or partly in Michigan, the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area scores highest, at 71 (upper middle). Among 22 scored counties in Michigan, Livingston County scores highest, at 58 (upper middle). Scores compare each market with others of its kind across the U.S.
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. Michigan scores 15 for oil change and quick-lube shops (low), #48 of 50 scored states.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in Michigan. It maps the oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
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