We checked 469 handymen on Google. 50% have no website.
Short answer: Of 469 handymen we looked at on Google Maps in November 2026, 50% had no website, 63% had fewer than 10 Google reviews, and the median was 5 reviews. Most homeowners now check reviews and a website before they call, so a big share of handymen are hard to pick.
- 469 public Google Maps listings, one per business
- 50% have no website (or only a Facebook page)
- 63% have fewer than 10 Google reviews
- 8% have 100 or more reviews
- Median: 5 reviews, average rating 4.42
- Only 22% list an email address on their listing or website
The numbers by state
| State | Listings | No website | Median reviews | Under 10 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 468 | 50% | 5 | 63% |
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What it means if you are one of them
When a homeowner compares companies, a missing website or a thin review count is often the deciding factor. The fixes are simple: a clear website with your services and towns, and a habit of asking every customer for a review. Our free AI search score checker shows where your site stands.
How we collected this
We collected public Google Maps listings for handymen in IL, Illinois in November 2026, kept one listing per business, and left out listings marked as closed. "No website" means the listing had no website or only a Facebook page. These are counts from the listings, not a survey.
Questions
How many handymen have a website?
In our sample of 469, 50% had a website beyond a Facebook page.
How many Google reviews does a typical handyman have?
The median in our sample was 5 reviews; 8% had 100 or more.
Can I use this data?
Yes. Quote it with a link to this page, or download the CSV.