Small-town market profile · Pennsylvania
Meadville, PA area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Meadville area, each scored against other small-town markets.
- Population, 2025
- 81,792
- −2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 33,838
- Median household income
- $60,476
- +20.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $153,200
- Jobs located here
- 28,045
- Highest market score
- 71
- Real estate agents and brokers, #43 of 533 scored small-town markets
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What this means
An estimated 81,792 people live in the Meadville area, in 33,838 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Meadville area declined 2.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in the Meadville area is $60,476 a year, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 20.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Meadville area spend the most on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (58).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Meadville area are for real estate agents and brokers (71), clothing and shoe stores (71) and real estate businesses (69). The Meadville area ranks #43 of 533 scored small-town markets for real estate agents and brokers.
The Meadville area is made up of one county, Crawford County. For its number of households, the Meadville area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Meadville area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Meadville 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 agents and brokers | 71 | #43 of 533 | 47 | 13.9 | Index only | 209 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 71 | #92 of 536 | 25 | 7.4 | $2.6M | 202 | 9 |
| Real estate | 69 | #54 of 536 | 56 | 16.5 | Index only | 221 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 68 | #64 of 476 | 16 | 4.7 | $5.7M | 119 | 18 |
| Nail salons | 68 | #75 of 387 | 8 | 2.4 | $3.6M | 215 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 66 | #107 of 454 | 12 | 3.5 | $1.1M | 112 | 11 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 66 | #126 of 536 | 46 | 13.6 | $1.4M | 159 | 12 |
| Convenience stores | 65 | #130 of 529 | 31 | 9.2 | $6.6M | 84 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 62 | #159 of 537 | 27 | 8.0 | $4.1M | 135 | 49 |
| Electricians | 60 | #86 of 295 | 8 | 2.4 | $11.3M | 94 | 20 |
| Gas stations | 60 | #162 of 536 | 19 | 5.6 | $3.4M | 143 | 27 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 58 | #183 of 526 | 19 | 5.6 | $1.8M | 185 | 17 |
| Spas and skin care | 57 | #170 of 504 | 14 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 234 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 54 | #163 of 377 | 10 | 3.0 | $2.9M | 152 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 53 | #230 of 526 | 41 | 12.1 | $2.2M | 91 | 44 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 53 | #230 of 529 | 22 | 6.5 | $5M | 136 | 14 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 53 | #235 of 535 | 31 | 9.2 | $701K | 106 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 53 | #255 of 538 | 73 | 21.6 | $2.8M | 83 | 24 |
| Gyms | 49 | #260 of 506 | 18 | 5.3 | $1.2M | 93 | 7 |
| Pizza | 49 | #264 of 520 | 27 | 8.0 | $4.1M | 81 | 49 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #219 of 400 | 14 | 4.1 | $2.5M | 103 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 48 | #275 of 538 | 296 | 87.5 | $375K | 101 | 127 |
| Grocery stores | 47 | #293 of 506 | 24 | 7.1 | $8.6M | 92 | 18 |
| House cleaning | 44 | #81 of 142 | 5 | 1.5 | $7.4M | 116 | 19 |
| Laundromats | 43 | #92 of 150 | 12 | 3.5 | $5.4M | 43 | 3 |
| Tire shops | 42 | #284 of 431 | 15 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 72 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 42 | #342 of 538 | 149 | 44.0 | $745K | 112 | 61 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 41 | #251 of 378 | 11 | 3.3 | $2M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 41 | #304 of 458 | 16 | 4.7 | $2.2M | 121 | 48 |
| Roofing and gutters | 40 | #199 of 288 | 17 | 5.0 | $5.3M | 63 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #388 of 538 | 101 | 29.8 | $284K | 134 | 36 |
| Funeral homes | 38 | #257 of 365 | 18 | 5.3 | $319K | 47 | 10 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 37 | #289 of 387 | 10 | 3.0 | $2.7M | 87 | 9 |
| Veterinarians | 37 | #294 of 398 | 11 | 3.3 | $1.6M | 59 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #388 of 538 | 188 | 55.6 | $184K | 121 | 95 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 35 | #315 of 400 | 15 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 74 | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 32 | #331 of 399 | 21 | 6.2 | $1.8M | 60 | 19 |
| Car washes and detailing | 30 | #380 of 441 | 20 | 5.9 | $1.3M | 53 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 30 | #424 of 481 | 27 | 8.0 | $1.4M | 82 | 38 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 30 | #446 of 507 | 32 | 9.5 | $3.5M | 84 | 17 |
| Hair salons | 29 | #478 of 538 | 69 | 20.4 | $416K | 97 | 30 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 28 | #341 of 387 | 15 | 4.4 | $1.2M | 46 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 25 | #404 of 426 | 19 | 5.6 | $1.8M | 76 | 14 |
| Pet businesses | 23 | #504 of 527 | 45 | 13.3 | $393K | 45 | 11 |
| Insurance agencies | 18 | #501 of 537 | 57 | 16.8 | $899K | 72 | 37 |
| Auto repair and car care | 16 | #521 of 538 | 161 | 47.6 | $167K | 62 | 57 |
| Pet stores | 15 | #209 of 220 | 8 | 2.4 | $2.2M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 11 | #535 of 538 | 101 | 29.8 | $266K | 60 | 50 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | Index only | 68 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | Index only | 458 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | Index only | 322 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $10.9M | Too few | 7 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $64.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $26.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $37.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $34.6M | Too few | 3 |
Household spending in the Meadville 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 | $26.9M | $795 | 83 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $64.6M | $1,910 | 74 |
| Food away from home | $111M | $3,281 | 81 |
| Groceries | $206.1M | $6,092 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $28.7M | $849 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $13.4M | $397 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $21.7M | $642 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $34.6M | $1,022 | 79 |
| Pets | $17.7M | $523 | 58 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $64.3M | $1,900 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $51.3M | $1,515 | 77 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $90.7M | $2,681 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $37.1M | $1,097 | 78 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $536.4M | $15,853 | 95 |
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 Meadville area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 81,792−2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 33,838
- Median age
- 44.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 1,012 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 82
- Median household income
- $60,476+20.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,870
- Median home value
- $153,200
- Jobs located here
- 28,045
- Daytime population
- 77,378Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Meadville, PA area growing?
Population estimates put the Meadville area at 81,792 people in 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 33,838 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 20.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Meadville, PA area spend?
Households in the Meadville area spend about $536.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $206.1M on groceries and $111M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Meadville area runs highest on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Meadville, PA area?
Of the business types scored in the Meadville area, real estate agents and brokers (71), clothing and shoe stores (71) and real estate businesses (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #43 of 533 scored small-town markets.
How does the Meadville, PA area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Meadville area is $60,476, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $153,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (64% 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. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in the Meadville area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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