Estimated Handyman but bot inclusive of specialty licensed contractors for each of the 48 contiguous states:
- State
- Population (2024 estimate)
- Median Household Income (2024 estimate)
- Estimated Number of Handyman Businesses (calculated based on population density and known data trends)
Consider Rank, related to household income impacting local rates by area.
| # | State | Population (2024) | Median Household Income (2024) | Estimated Number of Handyman Businesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 39,512,223 | $81,000 | 45,000 |
| 2 | Texas | 29,145,505 | $66,000 | 40,000 |
| 3 | Florida | 22,138,100 | $56,000 | 35,000 |
| 4 | New York | 19,453,561 | $72,000 | 30,000 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,945,000 | $61,000 | 15,000 |
| 6 | Illinois | 12,671,821 | $65,000 | 12,000 |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,799,000 | $55,000 | 12,000 |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,619,000 | $61,000 | 11,000 |
| 9 | North Carolina | 10,700,000 | $58,000 | 10,000 |
| 10 | Michigan | 10,116,000 | $60,000 | 9,000 |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,670,000 | $79,000 | 8,500 |
| 12 | Washington | 7,739,000 | $74,000 | 8,000 |
| 13 | Tennessee | 7,040,000 | $57,000 | 7,500 |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,788,000 | $58,000 | 7,000 |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,186,000 | $57,000 | 6,500 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | 6,893,000 | $85,000 | 6,000 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,930,000 | $63,000 | 5,500 |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,276,000 | $63,000 | 5,000 |
| 19 | Minnesota | 5,693,000 | $72,000 | 5,000 |
| 20 | Colorado | 5,799,000 | $74,000 | 4,800 |
| 21 | South Carolina | 5,280,000 | $56,000 | 4,700 |
| 22 | Oregon | 4,263,000 | $71,000 | 4,500 |
| 23 | Alabama | 5,030,000 | $52,000 | 4,400 |
| 24 | Kentucky | 4,500,000 | $55,000 | 4,000 |
| 25 | Connecticut | 3,607,000 | $82,000 | 3,800 |
| 26 | Maryland | 6,177,000 | $86,000 | 3,700 |
| 27 | Louisiana | 4,659,000 | $51,000 | 3,600 |
| 28 | Nevada | 3,235,000 | $64,000 | 3,500 |
| 29 | Utah | 3,275,000 | $70,000 | 3,300 |
| 30 | New Jersey | 9,288,000 | $89,000 | 3,200 |
| 31 | New Mexico | 2,129,000 | $53,000 | 3,100 |
| 32 | Idaho | 1,885,000 | $64,000 | 3,000 |
| 33 | Iowa | 3,202,000 | $63,000 | 2,800 |
| 34 | Mississippi | 2,965,000 | $46,000 | 2,600 |
| 35 | Kansas | 2,947,000 | $59,000 | 2,500 |
| 36 | North Dakota | 770,000 | $60,000 | 2,300 |
| 37 | South Dakota | 886,000 | $57,000 | 2,100 |
| 38 | Nebraska | 1,950,000 | $61,000 | 2,000 |
| 39 | West Virginia | 1,815,000 | $48,000 | 1,800 |
| 40 | Wyoming | 577,000 | $60,000 | 1,500 |
| 41 | Montana | 1,068,000 | $58,000 | 1,500 |
| 42 | Rhode Island | 1,061,000 | $75,000 | 1,400 |
| 43 | Delaware | 1,017,000 | $70,000 | 1,300 |
| 44 | Maine | 1,372,000 | $58,000 | 1,200 |
| 45 | Alaska | 731,000 | $75,000 | 1,100 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | 1,400,000 | $80,000 | 1,000 |
| 47 | Montana | 1,068,000 | $58,000 | 1,500 |
| 48 | Vermont | 660,000 | $62,000 | 1,000 |
Notes:
- Population data is based on the most recent estimates for 2024 from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Median household income is based on available data for 2024.
- Estimated number of handyman businesses is a rough estimate based on industry trends, population density, demand for home services, and available data from sources like IBISWorld, Zippia, and other industry reports. The actual number of handyman businesses may vary slightly due to factors like local economic conditions and market saturation.