Small-town market profile · Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA area market data
How the Lock Haven area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 37,870
- +1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 15,424
- Median household income
- $60,816
- +19.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $175,900
- Jobs located here
- 12,199
- Highest market score
- 79
- Real estate, #13 of 536 scored small-town markets
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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
The Lock Haven area has an estimated 37,870 people and 15,424 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Lock Haven area grew 1.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Lock Haven area is $60,816, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 19.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Lock Haven area runs highest on groceries (an index of 98, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (60).
Of the business types scored in the Lock Haven area, real estate businesses (79), real estate agents and brokers (79) and convenience stores (79) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #13 of 536 scored small-town markets.
The Lock Haven area is made up of one county, Clinton County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (72% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (66% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Lock Haven area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Lock Haven area with other small-town markets 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 small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 79 | #13 of 536 | 20 | 13.0 | Index only | 288 | 10 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 79 | #14 of 533 | 17 | 11.0 | Index only | 269 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 79 | #29 of 529 | 12 | 7.8 | $7.9M | 101 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 77 | #16 of 529 | 7 | 4.5 | $7.5M | 202 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 76 | #49 of 537 | 12 | 7.8 | $4.4M | 143 | 21 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 74 | #75 of 536 | 23 | 14.9 | $1.3M | 149 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 73 | #75 of 536 | 16 | 10.4 | $1.9M | 149 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 72 | #37 of 535 | 10 | 6.5 | $1.1M | 160 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 71 | #64 of 538 | 25 | 16.2 | $3.8M | 112 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 69 | #74 of 506 | 7 | 4.5 | $13.6M | 146 | 8 |
| Gyms | 68 | #60 of 506 | 7 | 4.5 | $1.5M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 67 | #104 of 538 | 128 | 83.0 | $409K | 110 | 54 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 65 | #101 of 507 | 11 | 7.1 | $4.8M | 115 | 4 |
| Pizza | 64 | #124 of 520 | 12 | 7.8 | $4.4M | 86 | 21 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 62 | #119 of 481 | 7 | 4.5 | $2.5M | 148 | 15 |
| Electricians | 57 | #113 of 295 | 8 | 5.2 | $5.3M | 44 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 57 | #137 of 399 | 5 | 3.2 | $3.5M | 119 | 12 |
| Car washes and detailing | 56 | #164 of 441 | 5 | 3.2 | $2.7M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 56 | #179 of 454 | 7 | 4.5 | $942K | 94 | 11 |
| Insurance agencies | 56 | #210 of 537 | 16 | 10.4 | $1.6M | 126 | 11 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 53 | #206 of 476 | 11 | 7.1 | $3.9M | 81 | 14 |
| Laundromats | 51 | #70 of 150 | 5 | 3.2 | $6M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 49 | #239 of 458 | 7 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 131 | 29 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #270 of 538 | 76 | 49.3 | $689K | 104 | 28 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 48 | #298 of 538 | 50 | 32.4 | $269K | 126 | 17 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 47 | #283 of 526 | 13 | 8.4 | $1.3M | 128 | 11 |
| Home repair trades | 47 | #307 of 526 | 28 | 18.2 | $1.5M | 62 | 22 |
| Funeral homes | 46 | #199 of 365 | 7 | 4.5 | $354K | 52 | 5 |
| Barbershops | 45 | #227 of 377 | 8 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 45 | #325 of 538 | 60 | 38.9 | $223K | 83 | 22 |
| Roofing and gutters | 44 | #185 of 288 | 9 | 5.8 | $4.7M | 56 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 43 | #344 of 538 | 31 | 20.1 | $434K | 101 | 13 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 42 | #255 of 387 | 5 | 3.2 | $1.7M | 66 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #383 of 538 | 99 | 64.2 | $165K | 108 | 52 |
| Chiropractors | 34 | #341 of 426 | 9 | 5.8 | $1.8M | 76 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 34 | #433 of 538 | 41 | 26.6 | $327K | 73 | 18 |
| Pet businesses | 34 | #436 of 527 | 16 | 10.4 | $522K | 59 | 7 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 31 | #338 of 400 | 9 | 5.8 | $1.8M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 26 | #483 of 536 | 29 | 18.8 | $1.1M | 46 | 22 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.3M | 109 | 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.4M | 201 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $4.1M | 170 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.4M | 384 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.3M | 134 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $2.1M | 77 | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $8.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $30.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $13.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $16.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Lock Haven area
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 | $13.4M | $868 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $32.1M | $2,079 | 80 |
| Food away from home | $52.3M | $3,393 | 83 |
| Groceries | $95.2M | $6,172 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.4M | $871 | 87 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.6M | $427 | 74 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.6M | $687 | 70 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.3M | $1,057 | 82 |
| Pets | $8.4M | $542 | 60 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $30.2M | $1,959 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.4M | $1,647 | 84 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $42.4M | $2,749 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $17.4M | $1,125 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $249.1M | $16,153 | 97 |
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 the Lock Haven area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 37,870+1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 15,424
- Median age
- 41.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 890 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 42
- Median household income
- $60,816+19.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,923
- Median home value
- $175,900
- Jobs located here
- 12,199
- Daytime population
- 34,134Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Lock Haven, PA area growing?
Population estimates put the Lock Haven area at 37,870 people in 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 15,424 households. Median household income rose 19.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Lock Haven, PA area spend?
Households in the Lock Haven area spend about $249.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $95.2M on groceries and $52.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Lock Haven area spend the most on groceries (an index of 98, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Lock Haven, PA area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Lock Haven area are for real estate businesses (79), real estate agents and brokers (79) and convenience stores (79). The Lock Haven area ranks #13 of 536 scored small-town markets for real estate businesses.
How does the Lock Haven, PA area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Lock Haven area is $60,816 a year, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $175,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Lock Haven area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (72% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (66% 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. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. 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. 39 of the 56 business types have a score in the Lock Haven area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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