Original data · 2026
US cleaning industry statistics 📊
What 25,696 cleaning businesses across 121 US cities tell us about ratings, competition, and how the industry actually works. Computed from the Eva Cleaners Directory, free to cite with attribution.
The industry at a glance ✨
25,696
cleaning businesses analyzed
4.8★
average Google rating
0%
are independent cleaners
82%
have a website
- 87% of rated businesses hold 4.5 stars or more and 43% hold a perfect 5.0. Reviews are the industry's real currency: clients rarely look past the first page of results.
- Only 82% of cleaning businesses have a website. Most run on referrals, maps listings, and social profiles, which makes an online presence a genuine edge for the ones who build it.
- Independents outnumber companies 0% to 100%. The typical US cleaning business is one person or a small crew, not a franchise.
- Idaho has the happiest clients among big markets: 4.83 average stars across 205 businesses.
What services do cleaning businesses offer? 🧽
Share of businesses offering each service (most offer several).
The most competitive states 🇺🇸
| State | Businesses listed | Avg rating | Independent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5,116 | 4.75★ | 0% |
| Texas | 3,004 | 4.73★ | 0% |
| Arizona | 1,639 | 4.76★ | 0% |
| Florida | 1,431 | 4.83★ | 0% |
| North Carolina | 1,250 | 4.78★ | 0% |
| Ohio | 1,144 | 4.71★ | 0% |
| Nevada | 955 | 4.73★ | 0% |
| Virginia | 832 | 4.72★ | 0% |
| New York | 786 | 4.77★ | 0% |
| Alabama | 621 | 4.70★ | 0% |
| Colorado | 564 | 4.76★ | 0% |
| Washington | 526 | 4.80★ | 0% |
| Michigan | 477 | 4.72★ | 0% |
| Minnesota | 470 | 4.70★ | 0% |
| Missouri | 464 | 4.75★ | 0% |
The most competitive cities 🏙️
| City | Businesses listed | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hialeah, FL | 330 | 4.83★ |
| Garland, TX | 294 | 4.67★ |
| Irving, TX | 287 | 4.73★ |
| Sacramento, CA | 285 | 4.76★ |
| Glendale, AZ | 280 | 4.73★ |
| Gilbert, AZ | 276 | 4.78★ |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 271 | 4.73★ |
| Detroit, MI | 267 | 4.71★ |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 264 | 4.75★ |
| Stockton, CA | 261 | 4.72★ |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 261 | 4.81★ |
| Newark, NJ | 259 | 4.74★ |
| Chandler, AZ | 255 | 4.74★ |
| Houston, TX | 253 | 4.76★ |
| Anaheim, CA | 252 | 4.75★ |
Methodology and how to cite 📝
Statistics are computed from the 25,696 US cleaning businesses listed on the Eva Cleaners Directory: public business data (name, services, city, Google rating, review count) collected across 121 major metro areas in 37 states, deduplicated per business. The sample skews toward metro areas; rural businesses are underrepresented. Numbers refresh as the directory grows.
Free to use (CC BY 4.0):
Cite as: “Source: Eva Cleaners Directory, US Cleaning Industry Statistics” with a link to followeva.com/cleaning-industry-statistics. For press questions or custom cuts of the data, write to hello@followeva.com.
Cleaning industry statistics: FAQ
How many cleaning businesses are there in the US?
Industry estimates put the total above one million cleaning businesses nationwide. This page analyzes 25,696 of them across 121 major metro areas, which makes it one of the largest openly published samples of local cleaning businesses with ratings.
What is the average rating of a cleaning business?
Across our sample, the average Google rating is 4.8 stars, and 87% of rated businesses hold 4.5 stars or more. Cleaning is a reputation business: reviews decide who gets the next client.
Are most cleaners independent or companies?
In our sample, 0% operate as independent cleaners and 100% as companies with teams. Independents dominate residential work; companies take more commercial and janitorial contracts.
Can I use these statistics in my article or report?
Yes, all statistics on this page are free to cite under CC BY 4.0: just credit 'Eva Cleaners Directory' and link to this page. The data refreshes as the directory grows, so numbers can evolve between visits.
Run one of these businesses? Meet Eva. 🧽
The AI manager that books, schedules, and invoices for cleaning pros. 14 days free.