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Lane County, OR market data

Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lane County, each scored against other counties.

Population, 2025
381,584
−0.7% since 2020
Households
160,445
Median household income
$71,544
+36.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Median home value
$430,600
Jobs located here
156,880
Highest market score
73
Funeral homes, #173 of 1,472 scored counties

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Survey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure

What this means

An estimated 381,584 people live in Lane County, in 160,445 households. Population estimates show Lane County declined 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Lane County is $71,544 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 36.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.

Set against the U.S., households in Lane County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (81).

The highest Groundwork market scores in Lane County are for funeral homes (73), tire shops (69) and nail salons (65). Lane County ranks #173 of 1,472 scored counties for funeral homes.

Lane County is part of the Eugene-Springfield metro area. For its number of households, Lane County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (80% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for tire shops (50% below the U.S. rate).

All 56 business types in Lane County

Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lane 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.

Every business type in Lane County, OR, highest Groundwork market score first, with its rank among counties, listings, listings per 10,000 households, spending per listing and official establishments
Business typeScoreRank among countiesListingsPer 10k householdsSpending per listingSpending per listing vs. U.S. (100)Official establishments
Funeral homes73#173 of 1,472191.2$1.3M1855
Tire shops69#291 of 1,530311.9$5.2M20621
Nail salons65#264 of 1,328593.7$2.6M15317
Gyms65#352 of 1,792935.8$1.6M12642
Dry cleaners64#111 of 50770.4$38.4M2455
Optometrists and eye care63#342 of 1,302503.1$3.9M12418
Barbershops63#386 of 1,356613.8$2.5M1315
Gas stations63#613 of 2,3581358.4$3.1M12981
Oil change and quick lube62#135 of 47970.4$22.9M16711
HVAC and plumbing61#450 of 1,707714.4$5.9M125104
Collision repair and body shops60#427 of 1,327311.9$5.2M16845
Car washes and detailing59#479 of 1,451553.4$2.9M11623
Pet grooming and boarding59#504 of 1,461513.2$2.8M11135
Veterinarians57#558 of 1,485553.4$2.6M9643
Hair salons57#824 of 2,33930819.2$489K11459
Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios56#263 of 777332.1$4.6M11442
Gyms, studios and classes55#795 of 2,08819812.3$771K11787
Pizza54#853 of 2,0901006.2$5.9M115310
Martial arts and dance studios53#574 of 1,334724.5$2.1M10545
Pet businesses53#944 of 2,20018011.2$800K9195
Child care and preschools51#789 of 1,611855.3$1.1M110130
Fast food and sandwich shops51#1,093 of 2,22218111.3$3.2M106310
Auto repair shops51#1,132 of 2,37829218.2$548K123191
Auto repair and car care51#1,165 of 2,40151632.2$310K116252
Home repair trades49#1,065 of 2,05717210.7$2.5M101244
Grocery stores48#1,078 of 2,070996.2$9.4M10169
Home inspectors47#215 of 415110.7Index only9413
Chiropractors47#827 of 1,490784.9$2.5M10447
Salons, barbers and spas47#1,337 of 2,38561638.4$245K115121
Clothing and shoe stores46#1,182 of 2,08716610.3$1.6M12785
Electricians45#700 of 1,160392.4$10.8M90101
Primary care and pediatrics45#1,007 of 1,6561016.3$1.9M108235
Clothing, shoes and laundry44#1,333 of 2,21023514.6$1.1M130100
Pest control42#456 of 699231.4$8.5M8316
Grocery and convenience stores42#1,508 of 2,40229218.2$3.2M94169
Laundromats41#493 of 785221.4$12.2M9810
Bakeries and dessert shops41#1,235 of 1,8891217.5$4.8M117155
Convenience stores41#1,436 of 2,2611348.4$6.9M88100
Physical therapy40#986 of 1,422955.9$2M8558
Mortgage brokers and lenders39#635 of 887764.7Index only9235
Landscaping and lawn care39#1,034 of 1,493825.1$2.4M82163
Spas and skin care39#1,283 of 1,76917210.7$876K10037
Sit-down restaurants37#1,759 of 2,40588555.2$662K100328
Insurance agencies36#1,602 of 2,27222414.0$1.3M104164
Roofing and gutters35#905 of 1,177623.9$6.8M8139
Property management34#717 of 910583.6Index only84139
Real estate agents and brokers33#1,936 of 2,17647729.7Index only105277
Doctors, dentists and clinics33#1,972 of 2,3941,17473.2$165K108549
Lawn, cleaning and pest control32#1,499 of 1,7711398.7$1.4M84296
Restaurants and cafes32#1,946 of 2,4051,761109.8$333K90791
House cleaning31#734 of 847342.1$5.8M90117
Pet stores31#770 of 974553.4$2.6M5817
Real estate31#2,038 of 2,22962238.8Index only101494
Dentists and orthodontists28#1,685 of 1,88620712.9$936K95168
Coffee shops and cafes22#1,944 of 2,06325916.1$2.3M61150
Urgent care and walk-in clinics21#313 of 325140.9$13.8M5623

Household spending in Lane 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).

Annual household spending in Lane County, OR by line, per household, and against the U.S.
Spending lineA year, all householdsPer householdIndex vs. U.S. (100)
Vehicle maintenance and repairs$160.1M$998104
Gasoline and other fuels$414.9M$2,586100
Food away from home$585.8M$3,65190
Groceries$928.3M$5,78692
Personal care products and services$150.6M$93993
Child care and other personal services$93.5M$583100
Memberships, classes and admissions$152.8M$95297
Medical and dental services$193.8M$1,20894
Pets$143.9M$89799
Clothing, shoes and related services$268.6M$1,67481
Vehicle insurance$293.6M$1,83094
Home repairs, maintenance and insurance$422.4M$2,63387
Lawn care, cleaning and other household services$196.3M$1,22387
Rent and homeowner costs$2.7B$16,951102

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 Lane County

Population, 2025 estimate
381,584−0.7% since 2020
Households
160,445
Median age
42.0
Homes lived in by their owners
60%
Vehicles per household
1.8
Land area
4,554 sq. mi.
People per square mile
84
Median household income
$71,544+36.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Average household income
$92,524
Median home value
$430,600
Jobs located here
156,880
Daytime population
382,221Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here

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Lane County is part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area.

Questions

How fast is Lane County, OR growing?

Population estimates put Lane County at 381,584 people in 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 160,445 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 36.5%, before inflation.

How much do households in Lane County, OR spend?

Households in Lane County spend about $2.7B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $928.3M on groceries and $585.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lane County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (81).

Which business types have the highest market scores in Lane County, OR?

Of the business types scored in Lane County, funeral homes (73), tire shops (69) and nail salons (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #173 of 1,472 scored counties.

How does Lane County, OR compare with the U.S.?

Median household income in Lane County is $71,544, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $430,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (80% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for tire shops (50% 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 Lane County, each ranked against other counties.

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