Metro area profile · Georgia
Albany, GA metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Albany metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- Population, 2025
- 145,510
- −1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 57,689
- Median household income
- $56,906
- +26.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $157,300
- Jobs located here
- 56,961
- Highest market score
- 62
- House cleaning, #84 of 375 scored metro areas
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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
An estimated 145,510 people live in the Albany metro area, in 57,689 households. Population estimates show the Albany metro area declined 1.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in the Albany metro area is $56,906 a year, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Albany metro area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Albany metro area are for house cleaning businesses (62), physical therapy clinics (61) and martial arts and dance studios (60). The Albany metro area ranks #84 of 375 scored metro areas for house cleaning businesses.
The Albany metro area takes in 4 counties: Dougherty County, Lee County, Worth County and Terrell County. For its number of households, the Albany metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for martial arts and dance studios (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Albany metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Albany metro area with other metro areas 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 metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House cleaning | 62 | #84 of 375 | 6 | 1.0 | $12.3M | 193 | 22 |
| Physical therapy | 61 | #107 of 386 | 12 | 2.1 | $4.7M | 194 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 60 | #94 of 387 | 10 | 1.7 | $3.1M | 156 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 60 | #109 of 387 | 32 | 5.5 | $5.8M | 156 | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 56 | #141 of 387 | 39 | 6.8 | $1.9M | 113 | 71 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 56 | #148 of 386 | 14 | 2.4 | $3.1M | 121 | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 56 | #149 of 385 | 20 | 3.5 | $3.7M | 126 | 41 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 53 | #170 of 387 | 36 | 6.2 | $5.1M | 124 | 15 |
| Real estate | 51 | #168 of 387 | 123 | 21.3 | Index only | 146 | 70 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #206 of 387 | 97 | 16.8 | Index only | 147 | 43 |
| Chiropractors | 47 | #206 of 386 | 20 | 3.5 | $2.8M | 117 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 47 | #216 of 387 | 51 | 8.8 | $846K | 96 | 23 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 46 | #225 of 387 | 31 | 5.4 | $4.6M | 97 | 28 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 45 | #218 of 373 | 9 | 1.6 | Index only | 221 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 43 | #259 of 387 | 52 | 9.0 | $605K | 91 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 41 | #262 of 387 | 66 | 11.4 | $2.2M | 89 | 67 |
| Insurance agencies | 40 | #248 of 387 | 107 | 18.5 | $1.3M | 101 | 63 |
| Spas and skin care | 40 | #280 of 387 | 49 | 8.5 | $907K | 104 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 39 | #281 of 387 | 372 | 64.5 | $150K | 98 | 147 |
| Electricians | 37 | #293 of 383 | 13 | 2.3 | $11M | 91 | 30 |
| Veterinarians | 35 | #293 of 384 | 20 | 3.5 | $2.2M | 79 | 12 |
| Property management | 34 | #317 of 374 | 16 | 2.8 | Index only | 87 | 19 |
| Auto repair shops | 33 | #316 of 387 | 126 | 21.8 | $383K | 86 | 47 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 31 | #317 of 381 | 17 | 2.9 | $2.8M | 92 | 13 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 31 | #325 of 386 | 19 | 3.3 | $2.9M | 94 | 8 |
| Roofing and gutters | 31 | #327 of 381 | 22 | 3.8 | $6.5M | 77 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 30 | #335 of 387 | 556 | 96.4 | $332K | 90 | 228 |
| Nail salons | 29 | #361 of 387 | 38 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 70 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #354 of 387 | 323 | 56.0 | $572K | 86 | 83 |
| Gyms | 27 | #367 of 387 | 41 | 7.1 | $767K | 59 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 27 | #374 of 387 | 287 | 49.7 | $155K | 73 | 31 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 25 | #348 of 387 | 40 | 6.9 | $1.4M | 78 | 75 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 25 | #361 of 387 | 66 | 11.4 | $846K | 86 | 41 |
| Hair salons | 24 | #381 of 387 | 157 | 27.2 | $283K | 66 | 17 |
| Auto repair and car care | 23 | #356 of 387 | 240 | 41.6 | $201K | 75 | 80 |
| Gas stations | 22 | #355 of 387 | 79 | 13.7 | $2M | 85 | 103 |
| Pet stores | 22 | #358 of 382 | 12 | 2.1 | $3.6M | 79 | 5 |
| Pest control | 21 | #333 of 345 | 13 | 2.3 | $5.7M | 56 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 19 | #372 of 387 | 53 | 9.2 | $6M | 64 | 21 |
| Funeral homes | 18 | #371 of 377 | 24 | 4.2 | $330K | 49 | 9 |
| Tire shops | 13 | #377 of 386 | 39 | 6.8 | $1.2M | 49 | 11 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 11 | #285 of 290 | 8 | 1.4 | $6M | 44 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 10 | #383 of 387 | 122 | 21.1 | $770K | 61 | 55 |
| Pizza | 10 | #385 of 387 | 59 | 10.2 | $3.1M | 62 | 130 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 9 | #385 of 387 | 169 | 29.3 | $556K | 63 | 64 |
| Car washes and detailing | 9 | #385 of 387 | 38 | 6.6 | $1.3M | 50 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 8 | #386 of 387 | 104 | 18.0 | $1.8M | 58 | 130 |
| Barbershops | 5 | #387 of 387 | 41 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 4 | #272 of 272 | 12 | 2.1 | $7.8M | 50 | 9 |
| Laundromats | 4 | #363 of 364 | 14 | 2.4 | $6.7M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 4 | #387 of 387 | 161 | 27.9 | $2M | 58 | 69 |
| Convenience stores | 4 | #387 of 387 | 85 | 14.7 | $3.7M | 47 | 48 |
| Child care and preschools | 4 | #387 of 387 | 46 | 8.0 | $435K | 43 | 60 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $55.8M | Too few | 6 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $31.5M | Too few | 8 |
Household spending in the Albany metro 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 | $48.2M | $836 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $159.3M | $2,762 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $184.8M | $3,203 | 79 |
| Groceries | $316.3M | $5,482 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $44.4M | $770 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $20M | $347 | 60 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $31.5M | $545 | 55 |
| Medical and dental services | $55.8M | $968 | 75 |
| Pets | $43.2M | $748 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $94M | $1,629 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $136.3M | $2,362 | 121 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $142.7M | $2,473 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $74M | $1,283 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $776.2M | $13,455 | 81 |
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 Albany metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 145,510−1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 57,689
- Median age
- 38.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 56%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 1,591 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 92
- Median household income
- $56,906+26.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $74,184
- Median home value
- $157,300
- Jobs located here
- 56,961
- Daytime population
- 147,829Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardRelated markets
Counties in the Albany metro area 4
- Dougherty County, GA83,091 people
- Lee County, GA33,626 people
- Worth County, GA20,451 people
- Terrell County, GA8,850 people
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- Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area624,181 people
- Savannah, GA metro area418,285 people
- Columbus, GA-AL metro area325,615 people
- Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area234,943 people
- Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area220,197 people
- Gainesville, GA metro area212,705 people
- Warner Robins, GA metro area198,209 people
- Valdosta, GA metro area150,188 people
- Dalton, GA metro area144,160 people
- Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metro area115,074 people
- Rome, GA metro area99,693 people
Questions
How fast is the Albany, GA metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Albany metro area at 145,510 people in 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 57,689 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Albany, GA metro area spend?
Households in the Albany metro area spend about $776.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $316.3M on groceries and $184.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Albany metro area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Albany, GA metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Albany metro area, house cleaning businesses (62), physical therapy clinics (61) and martial arts and dance studios (60) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For house cleaning businesses, that ranks #84 of 375 scored metro areas.
How does the Albany, GA metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Albany metro area is $56,906, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $157,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for martial arts and dance studios (65% 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. 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. 53 of the 56 business types have a score in the Albany metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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