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Lancaster County, PA market data
How Lancaster County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 563,159
- +1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 212,748
- Median household income
- $86,959
- +31.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $301,100
- Jobs located here
- 258,003
- Highest market score
- 83
- Convenience stores, #120 of 2,261 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Lancaster County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Lancaster County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Lancaster County has an estimated 563,159 people and 212,748 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Lancaster County grew 1.9%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Lancaster County is $86,959, 8% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 31.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lancaster County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (74).
Of the business types scored in Lancaster County, convenience stores (83), dry cleaners (77) and child care centers and preschools (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #120 of 2,261 scored counties.
Lancaster County is part of the Lancaster metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (81% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for gas stations (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lancaster County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lancaster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 83 | #120 of 2,261 | 148 | 7.0 | $10M | 127 | 27 |
| Dry cleaners | 77 | #29 of 507 | 19 | 0.9 | $26.1M | 167 | 12 |
| Child care and preschools | 74 | #173 of 1,611 | 96 | 4.5 | $1.3M | 133 | 100 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 74 | #245 of 2,222 | 193 | 9.1 | $4.6M | 149 | 366 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 72 | #132 of 1,334 | 77 | 3.6 | $2.7M | 132 | 39 |
| Spas and skin care | 72 | #174 of 1,769 | 146 | 6.9 | $1.5M | 174 | 36 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 72 | #322 of 2,405 | 927 | 43.6 | $950K | 143 | 319 |
| Funeral homes | 71 | #224 of 1,472 | 48 | 2.3 | $762K | 112 | 30 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 70 | #66 of 479 | 8 | 0.4 | $24.2M | 176 | 9 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 69 | #96 of 777 | 28 | 1.3 | $7.3M | 180 | 58 |
| Gyms | 69 | #246 of 1,792 | 129 | 6.1 | $1.6M | 122 | 58 |
| Property management | 68 | #159 of 910 | 50 | 2.4 | Index only | 143 | 79 |
| Laundromats | 68 | #184 of 785 | 38 | 1.8 | $13.1M | 104 | 10 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 68 | #311 of 2,088 | 234 | 11.0 | $877K | 132 | 97 |
| Gas stations | 68 | #449 of 2,358 | 93 | 4.4 | $4.8M | 201 | 146 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 68 | #452 of 2,405 | 1,883 | 88.5 | $467K | 126 | 808 |
| Pizza | 67 | #411 of 2,090 | 165 | 7.8 | $5.3M | 105 | 366 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 67 | #532 of 2,402 | 428 | 20.1 | $3.5M | 102 | 143 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 64 | #363 of 1,707 | 126 | 5.9 | $5.5M | 116 | 207 |
| Home inspectors | 63 | #105 of 415 | 19 | 0.9 | Index only | 79 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 62 | #489 of 2,176 | 503 | 23.6 | Index only | 144 | 125 |
| Tire shops | 61 | #493 of 1,530 | 71 | 3.3 | $2.7M | 109 | 26 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 59 | #443 of 1,302 | 77 | 3.6 | $3.4M | 109 | 35 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 59 | #540 of 1,656 | 123 | 5.8 | $2.1M | 121 | 234 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #718 of 2,070 | 152 | 7.1 | $9.7M | 105 | 116 |
| Pest control | 58 | #246 of 699 | 26 | 1.2 | $10.9M | 106 | 21 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 58 | #277 of 887 | 81 | 3.8 | Index only | 125 | 36 |
| Barbershops | 58 | #497 of 1,356 | 115 | 5.4 | $1.9M | 103 | 13 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 57 | #124 of 325 | 9 | 0.4 | $29.4M | 120 | 16 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #735 of 2,063 | 220 | 10.3 | $4M | 108 | 117 |
| Real estate | 55 | #837 of 2,229 | 653 | 30.7 | Index only | 140 | 299 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 55 | #863 of 2,087 | 337 | 15.8 | $1.5M | 116 | 175 |
| House cleaning | 54 | #322 of 847 | 37 | 1.7 | $7.6M | 119 | 135 |
| Electricians | 54 | #506 of 1,160 | 72 | 3.4 | $9.7M | 81 | 161 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #959 of 2,339 | 453 | 21.3 | $491K | 114 | 174 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #960 of 2,210 | 475 | 22.3 | $1M | 119 | 197 |
| Nail salons | 52 | #621 of 1,328 | 113 | 5.3 | $2M | 118 | 72 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 51 | #1,099 of 2,385 | 841 | 39.5 | $264K | 124 | 300 |
| Physical therapy | 49 | #740 of 1,422 | 121 | 5.7 | $2.2M | 91 | 77 |
| Chiropractors | 49 | #760 of 1,490 | 115 | 5.4 | $2.3M | 96 | 70 |
| Insurance agencies | 49 | #1,142 of 2,272 | 247 | 11.6 | $1.4M | 113 | 149 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 48 | #1,003 of 1,886 | 221 | 10.4 | $1.2M | 122 | 181 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,140 of 2,057 | 336 | 15.8 | $2.1M | 85 | 462 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 44 | #858 of 1,461 | 71 | 3.3 | $2M | 79 | 44 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 44 | #1,158 of 1,889 | 253 | 11.9 | $3.5M | 84 | 148 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,477 of 2,394 | 1,517 | 71.3 | $174K | 114 | 613 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 41 | #1,217 of 1,771 | 203 | 9.5 | $1.4M | 83 | 402 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 40 | #1,009 of 1,493 | 140 | 6.6 | $2M | 69 | 246 |
| Veterinarians | 39 | #996 of 1,485 | 74 | 3.5 | $1.9M | 71 | 60 |
| Pet stores | 35 | #717 of 974 | 65 | 3.1 | $2.2M | 49 | 13 |
| Roofing and gutters | 34 | #928 of 1,177 | 138 | 6.5 | $5M | 60 | 94 |
| Pet businesses | 33 | #1,782 of 2,200 | 255 | 12.0 | $562K | 64 | 117 |
| Auto repair and car care | 31 | #1,984 of 2,401 | 832 | 39.1 | $233K | 87 | 469 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 30 | #1,103 of 1,327 | 88 | 4.1 | $2.2M | 71 | 84 |
| Car washes and detailing | 29 | #1,227 of 1,451 | 109 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 71 | 55 |
| Auto repair shops | 28 | #2,074 of 2,378 | 528 | 24.8 | $367K | 82 | 367 |
Household spending in Lancaster 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 | $193.7M | $910 | 95 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $446.1M | $2,097 | 81 |
| Food away from home | $880.2M | $4,137 | 102 |
| Groceries | $1.5B | $6,941 | 110 |
| Personal care products and services | $222.3M | $1,045 | 104 |
| Child care and other personal services | $127.9M | $601 | 104 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $205.2M | $964 | 98 |
| Medical and dental services | $264.2M | $1,242 | 96 |
| Pets | $143.3M | $673 | 74 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $496M | $2,331 | 113 |
| Vehicle insurance | $350.5M | $1,647 | 84 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $696M | $3,271 | 108 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $282.2M | $1,326 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $4B | $18,614 | 112 |
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 Lancaster County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 563,159+1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 212,748
- Median age
- 40.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 944 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 591
- Median household income
- $86,959+31.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $112,346
- Median home value
- $301,100
- Jobs located here
- 258,003
- Daytime population
- 553,680Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lancaster County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Lancaster County at 563,159 people in 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 212,748 households. Median household income rose 31.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lancaster County, PA spend?
Households in Lancaster County spend about $4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.5B on groceries and $880.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Lancaster County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (74).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lancaster County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lancaster County are for convenience stores (83), dry cleaners (77) and child care centers and preschools (74). Lancaster County ranks #120 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
How does Lancaster County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lancaster County is $86,959 a year, 8% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $301,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lancaster County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (81% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gas stations (60% 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 Lancaster County, each ranked against other counties.
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