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Allegheny County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Allegheny County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 1,225,035
- −2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 545,802
- Median household income
- $78,548
- +28.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $227,600
- Jobs located here
- 728,045
- Highest market score
- 66
- Laundromats, #200 of 785 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 1,225,035 people live in Allegheny County, in 545,802 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Allegheny County declined 2.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Allegheny County is $78,548 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 28.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Allegheny County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (66).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Allegheny County are for laundromats (66), electricians (66) and roofing and gutter companies (65). Allegheny County ranks #200 of 785 scored counties for laundromats.
Allegheny County is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. For its number of households, Allegheny County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for primary care and pediatric clinics (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (40% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Allegheny County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Allegheny 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laundromats | 66 | #200 of 785 | 89 | 1.6 | $14.1M | 113 | 16 |
| Electricians | 66 | #227 of 1,160 | 120 | 2.2 | $14.5M | 121 | 262 |
| Roofing and gutters | 65 | #247 of 1,177 | 171 | 3.1 | $10.2M | 120 | 81 |
| Convenience stores | 64 | #613 of 2,261 | 366 | 6.7 | $10.1M | 128 | 174 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 64 | #619 of 2,402 | 882 | 16.2 | $4.2M | 124 | 373 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 63 | #199 of 887 | 140 | 2.6 | Index only | 182 | 79 |
| Grocery stores | 62 | #621 of 2,070 | 360 | 6.6 | $10.3M | 110 | 199 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #577 of 2,057 | 653 | 12.0 | $2.7M | 110 | 793 |
| Dry cleaners | 59 | #173 of 507 | 62 | 1.1 | $20.2M | 129 | 48 |
| Pest control | 58 | #244 of 699 | 57 | 1.0 | $12.4M | 122 | 34 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 56 | #641 of 1,707 | 362 | 6.6 | $4.8M | 101 | 450 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 56 | #752 of 2,176 | 1,239 | 22.7 | Index only | 147 | 301 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 56 | #888 of 2,222 | 592 | 10.8 | $3.7M | 121 | 1,101 |
| Home inspectors | 55 | #160 of 415 | 39 | 0.7 | Index only | 97 | 30 |
| Barbershops | 54 | #598 of 1,356 | 273 | 5.0 | $2M | 107 | 27 |
| Child care and preschools | 54 | #703 of 1,611 | 274 | 5.0 | $1.2M | 120 | 396 |
| Gas stations | 53 | #1,020 of 2,358 | 361 | 6.6 | $2.6M | 109 | 318 |
| Property management | 50 | #436 of 910 | 134 | 2.5 | Index only | 133 | 338 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 48 | #175 of 325 | 35 | 0.6 | $18.9M | 77 | 18 |
| House cleaning | 47 | #475 of 847 | 97 | 1.8 | $7.3M | 114 | 301 |
| Spas and skin care | 47 | #991 of 1,769 | 521 | 9.5 | $1.1M | 121 | 129 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,220 of 2,229 | 1,552 | 28.4 | Index only | 148 | 896 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 46 | #286 of 479 | 26 | 0.5 | $15.7M | 115 | 31 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 46 | #1,166 of 2,063 | 544 | 10.0 | $4M | 109 | 361 |
| Veterinarians | 45 | #865 of 1,485 | 157 | 2.9 | $2.3M | 84 | 100 |
| Gyms | 45 | #1,087 of 1,792 | 417 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 95 | 216 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 45 | #1,212 of 2,087 | 923 | 16.9 | $1.4M | 107 | 451 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 44 | #842 of 1,334 | 276 | 5.1 | $1.9M | 93 | 160 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 43 | #913 of 1,493 | 298 | 5.5 | $2.4M | 81 | 496 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 43 | #1,375 of 2,210 | 1,302 | 23.9 | $964K | 109 | 515 |
| Tire shops | 42 | #972 of 1,530 | 173 | 3.2 | $2.4M | 94 | 74 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 42 | #1,166 of 1,771 | 452 | 8.3 | $1.6M | 93 | 831 |
| Nail salons | 41 | #923 of 1,328 | 301 | 5.5 | $1.8M | 110 | 188 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 40 | #1,287 of 1,889 | 543 | 9.9 | $4M | 97 | 401 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 40 | #1,484 of 2,088 | 847 | 15.5 | $611K | 92 | 376 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 40 | #1,613 of 2,405 | 6,056 | 111.0 | $362K | 98 | 2,554 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,633 of 2,405 | 3,294 | 60.4 | $666K | 100 | 1,088 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #997 of 1,472 | 190 | 3.5 | $417K | 62 | 99 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,674 of 2,339 | 1,223 | 22.4 | $452K | 105 | 592 |
| Pet businesses | 38 | #1,591 of 2,200 | 485 | 8.9 | $737K | 84 | 269 |
| Pizza | 37 | #1,561 of 2,090 | 676 | 12.4 | $3.2M | 64 | 1,101 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 36 | #990 of 1,302 | 306 | 5.6 | $2.2M | 69 | 83 |
| Car washes and detailing | 36 | #1,081 of 1,451 | 196 | 3.6 | $2.1M | 83 | 71 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 35 | #1,941 of 2,385 | 2,390 | 43.8 | $231K | 109 | 952 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 34 | #639 of 777 | 154 | 2.8 | $3.4M | 83 | 216 |
| Pet stores | 34 | #720 of 974 | 94 | 1.7 | $3.8M | 84 | 48 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 34 | #1,094 of 1,461 | 185 | 3.4 | $1.9M | 76 | 121 |
| Auto repair and car care | 34 | #1,873 of 2,401 | 1,625 | 29.8 | $252K | 94 | 744 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 31 | #1,078 of 1,327 | 169 | 3.1 | $2.4M | 79 | 125 |
| Physical therapy | 30 | #1,216 of 1,422 | 439 | 8.0 | $1.5M | 63 | 200 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #2,008 of 2,378 | 1,024 | 18.8 | $400K | 90 | 555 |
| Chiropractors | 29 | #1,293 of 1,490 | 378 | 6.9 | $1.8M | 73 | 212 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 27 | #1,713 of 1,886 | 692 | 12.7 | $957K | 97 | 563 |
| Insurance agencies | 18 | #2,118 of 2,272 | 817 | 15.0 | $900K | 72 | 559 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 17 | #1,589 of 1,656 | 1,087 | 19.9 | $609K | 34 | 1,255 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 17 | #2,338 of 2,394 | 8,932 | 163.6 | $74K | 49 | 2,331 |
Household spending in Allegheny 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 | $409.1M | $750 | 78 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $939.6M | $1,722 | 66 |
| Food away from home | $2.2B | $4,017 | 99 |
| Groceries | $3.7B | $6,765 | 107 |
| Personal care products and services | $552.8M | $1,013 | 101 |
| Child care and other personal services | $329M | $603 | 104 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $517.9M | $949 | 96 |
| Medical and dental services | $662.1M | $1,213 | 94 |
| Pets | $357.7M | $655 | 72 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $1.3B | $2,299 | 112 |
| Vehicle insurance | $735.3M | $1,347 | 69 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.7B | $3,185 | 106 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $708.4M | $1,298 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $9.9B | $18,200 | 109 |
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 Allegheny County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 1,225,035−2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 545,802
- Median age
- 42.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.5
- Land area
- 730 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,696
- Median household income
- $78,548+28.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $110,072
- Median home value
- $227,600
- Jobs located here
- 728,045
- Daytime population
- 1,373,985Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Allegheny County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Allegheny County at 1,225,035 people in 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 545,802 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 28.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Allegheny County, PA spend?
Households in Allegheny County spend about $9.9B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $3.7B on groceries and $2.2B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Allegheny County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Allegheny County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Allegheny County, laundromats (66), electricians (66) and roofing and gutter companies (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For laundromats, that ranks #200 of 785 scored counties.
How does Allegheny County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Allegheny County is $78,548, 3% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $227,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for primary care and pediatric clinics (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (40% 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 Allegheny County, each ranked against other counties.
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