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Erie County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Erie County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 265,832
- −1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 110,587
- Median household income
- $63,354
- +23.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $177,000
- Jobs located here
- 120,819
- Highest market score
- 72
- Mortgage brokers and lenders, #91 of 887 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 265,832 people live in Erie County, in 110,587 households. Population estimates show Erie County declined 1.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Erie County is $63,354 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 23.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Erie County spend the most on groceries (an index of 99, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (62).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Erie County are for mortgage brokers and lenders (72), real estate agents and brokers (72) and dry cleaners (69). Erie County ranks #91 of 887 scored counties for mortgage brokers and lenders.
Erie County is part of the Erie metro area. For its number of households, Erie County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for primary care and pediatric clinics (68% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (74% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Erie County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Erie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 72 | #91 of 887 | 12 | 1.1 | Index only | 390 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 72 | #155 of 2,176 | 138 | 12.5 | Index only | 243 | 27 |
| Dry cleaners | 69 | #73 of 507 | 8 | 0.7 | $28M | 179 | 5 |
| Real estate | 67 | #300 of 2,229 | 174 | 15.7 | Index only | 243 | 72 |
| Property management | 65 | #199 of 910 | 20 | 1.8 | Index only | 165 | 25 |
| Convenience stores | 62 | #686 of 2,261 | 97 | 8.8 | $7.2M | 91 | 22 |
| Roofing and gutters | 60 | #361 of 1,177 | 32 | 2.9 | $9.8M | 115 | 16 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 60 | #796 of 2,402 | 203 | 18.4 | $3.4M | 101 | 65 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 57 | #612 of 1,707 | 70 | 6.3 | $4.5M | 94 | 65 |
| Barbershops | 56 | #545 of 1,356 | 44 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 120 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 56 | #642 of 1,769 | 61 | 5.5 | $1.6M | 186 | 22 |
| Pest control | 55 | #284 of 699 | 9 | 0.8 | $14.2M | 139 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 55 | #837 of 2,070 | 74 | 6.7 | $9.4M | 101 | 43 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #547 of 1,328 | 33 | 3.0 | $3M | 180 | 24 |
| Home repair trades | 54 | #849 of 2,057 | 132 | 11.9 | $2.4M | 97 | 140 |
| Gas stations | 51 | #1,106 of 2,358 | 72 | 6.5 | $2.8M | 117 | 96 |
| Electricians | 50 | #572 of 1,160 | 30 | 2.7 | $10.4M | 87 | 59 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 50 | #1,044 of 2,087 | 146 | 13.2 | $1.5M | 121 | 71 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 49 | #1,028 of 2,063 | 81 | 7.3 | $4.8M | 129 | 57 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 48 | #412 of 777 | 15 | 1.4 | $5.4M | 134 | 32 |
| Pet stores | 46 | #547 of 974 | 13 | 1.2 | $4.8M | 106 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 46 | #1,350 of 2,405 | 500 | 45.2 | $776K | 117 | 186 |
| Child care and preschools | 45 | #952 of 1,611 | 57 | 5.2 | $904K | 90 | 69 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 45 | #1,305 of 2,210 | 224 | 20.3 | $1M | 114 | 85 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 45 | #1,332 of 2,222 | 125 | 11.3 | $3.1M | 102 | 211 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 44 | #1,151 of 1,886 | 86 | 7.8 | $1.4M | 142 | 83 |
| House cleaning | 43 | #541 of 847 | 20 | 1.8 | $6.4M | 100 | 46 |
| Pizza | 42 | #1,356 of 2,090 | 87 | 7.9 | $4.5M | 88 | 211 |
| Funeral homes | 40 | #974 of 1,472 | 38 | 3.4 | $432K | 64 | 21 |
| Tire shops | 40 | #1,019 of 1,530 | 37 | 3.3 | $2.3M | 91 | 16 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 40 | #1,604 of 2,405 | 1,021 | 92.3 | $380K | 102 | 458 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 37 | #356 of 479 | 8 | 0.7 | $10.6M | 77 | 6 |
| Laundromats | 36 | #550 of 785 | 26 | 2.4 | $8.6M | 69 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 36 | #1,430 of 1,889 | 98 | 8.9 | $4M | 96 | 65 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 35 | #1,003 of 1,302 | 50 | 4.5 | $2.4M | 76 | 17 |
| Gyms | 35 | #1,381 of 1,792 | 84 | 7.6 | $972K | 75 | 32 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 35 | #1,934 of 2,385 | 381 | 34.5 | $260K | 122 | 165 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 32 | #1,106 of 1,334 | 60 | 5.4 | $1.4M | 67 | 23 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 31 | #1,757 of 2,088 | 159 | 14.4 | $513K | 78 | 55 |
| Hair salons | 30 | #2,010 of 2,339 | 237 | 21.4 | $419K | 97 | 113 |
| Veterinarians | 28 | #1,249 of 1,485 | 41 | 3.7 | $1.5M | 56 | 26 |
| Car washes and detailing | 26 | #1,280 of 1,451 | 48 | 4.3 | $1.8M | 70 | 18 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 26 | #1,650 of 1,771 | 104 | 9.4 | $1.2M | 73 | 161 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 25 | #1,183 of 1,327 | 41 | 3.7 | $2.1M | 67 | 28 |
| Physical therapy | 24 | #1,291 of 1,422 | 92 | 8.3 | $1.3M | 54 | 40 |
| Insurance agencies | 24 | #1,982 of 2,272 | 169 | 15.3 | $935K | 74 | 92 |
| Pet businesses | 24 | #2,030 of 2,200 | 120 | 10.9 | $521K | 59 | 55 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 23 | #1,322 of 1,461 | 52 | 4.7 | $1.2M | 47 | 21 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 23 | #1,412 of 1,493 | 75 | 6.8 | $1.7M | 58 | 107 |
| Chiropractors | 21 | #1,415 of 1,490 | 79 | 7.1 | $1.5M | 63 | 46 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 20 | #1,553 of 1,656 | 134 | 12.1 | $894K | 50 | 183 |
| Auto repair shops | 18 | #2,293 of 2,378 | 280 | 25.3 | $303K | 68 | 125 |
| Auto repair and car care | 18 | #2,305 of 2,401 | 449 | 40.6 | $189K | 70 | 175 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 18 | #2,319 of 2,394 | 1,245 | 112.6 | $96K | 63 | 375 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.4 | Index only | 174 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.2 | $59.9M | Too few | 6 |
Household spending in Erie 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 | $84.7M | $766 | 80 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $200.4M | $1,812 | 70 |
| Food away from home | $387.9M | $3,507 | 86 |
| Groceries | $694.6M | $6,281 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $99.2M | $897 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $51.5M | $466 | 80 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $81.6M | $738 | 75 |
| Medical and dental services | $119.8M | $1,083 | 84 |
| Pets | $62.6M | $566 | 62 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $224.3M | $2,028 | 99 |
| Vehicle insurance | $157.9M | $1,428 | 73 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $312.3M | $2,824 | 94 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $128M | $1,158 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.8B | $16,530 | 99 |
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 Erie County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 265,832−1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 110,587
- Median age
- 41.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 799 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 337
- Median household income
- $63,354+23.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,573
- Median home value
- $177,000
- Jobs located here
- 120,819
- Daytime population
- 270,477Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Erie County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Erie County at 265,832 people in 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 110,587 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 23.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Erie County, PA spend?
Households in Erie County spend about $1.8B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $694.6M on groceries and $387.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Erie County runs highest on groceries (an index of 99, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Erie County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Erie County, mortgage brokers and lenders (72), real estate agents and brokers (72) and dry cleaners (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For mortgage brokers and lenders, that ranks #91 of 887 scored counties.
How does Erie County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Erie County is $63,354, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $177,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for primary care and pediatric clinics (68% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (74% 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. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Erie County, each ranked against other counties.
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