County profile · Georgia
Chatham County, GA market data
How Chatham County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 311,855
- +5.7% since 2020
- Households
- 120,383
- Median household income
- $71,097
- +25.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $302,700
- Jobs located here
- 168,123
- Highest market score
- 75
- Landscaping and lawn care, #142 of 1,493 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Chatham County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Chatham County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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
Chatham County has an estimated 311,855 people and 120,383 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Chatham County grew 5.7%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Chatham County is $71,097, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chatham County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (73).
Of the business types scored in Chatham County, landscaping and lawn care companies (75), electricians (74) and funeral homes (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #142 of 1,493 scored counties.
Chatham County is part of the Savannah metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for clothing and shoe stores (91% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (33% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chatham County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chatham County with other counties 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 counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 75 | #142 of 1,493 | 54 | 4.5 | $3.2M | 111 | 92 |
| Electricians | 74 | #100 of 1,160 | 20 | 1.7 | $17.1M | 142 | 70 |
| Funeral homes | 73 | #182 of 1,472 | 17 | 1.4 | $923K | 136 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 71 | #211 of 1,461 | 40 | 3.3 | $2.7M | 104 | 24 |
| Pet stores | 67 | #216 of 974 | 26 | 2.2 | $4.1M | 90 | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 66 | #315 of 1,707 | 78 | 6.5 | $4.4M | 92 | 85 |
| Pet businesses | 62 | #585 of 2,200 | 135 | 11.2 | $785K | 89 | 72 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #551 of 2,057 | 157 | 13.0 | $2.2M | 90 | 176 |
| Laundromats | 59 | #284 of 785 | 20 | 1.7 | $11.2M | 89 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 59 | #448 of 1,302 | 44 | 3.7 | $3M | 96 | 17 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #571 of 1,771 | 114 | 9.5 | $1.5M | 92 | 205 |
| Chiropractors | 56 | #573 of 1,490 | 54 | 4.5 | $2.5M | 102 | 33 |
| Grocery stores | 56 | #819 of 2,070 | 85 | 7.1 | $8.4M | 91 | 58 |
| Home inspectors | 53 | #179 of 415 | 10 | 0.8 | Index only | 69 | 6 |
| Roofing and gutters | 53 | #540 of 1,177 | 59 | 4.9 | $5.8M | 69 | 21 |
| Insurance agencies | 53 | #1,023 of 2,272 | 192 | 15.9 | $1.4M | 111 | 124 |
| Physical therapy | 51 | #694 of 1,422 | 60 | 5.0 | $2.2M | 92 | 44 |
| Veterinarians | 51 | #728 of 1,485 | 57 | 4.7 | $1.9M | 68 | 41 |
| Child care and preschools | 51 | #799 of 1,611 | 67 | 5.6 | $800K | 80 | 81 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 49 | #719 of 1,334 | 54 | 4.5 | $1.6M | 79 | 24 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 49 | #1,257 of 2,402 | 286 | 23.8 | $2.5M | 74 | 116 |
| House cleaning | 48 | #464 of 847 | 34 | 2.8 | $5.2M | 81 | 87 |
| Convenience stores | 48 | #1,206 of 2,261 | 147 | 12.2 | $4.9M | 62 | 58 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 47 | #727 of 1,327 | 37 | 3.1 | $2.6M | 85 | 29 |
| Gas stations | 47 | #1,317 of 2,358 | 173 | 14.4 | $1.8M | 76 | 149 |
| Auto repair shops | 45 | #1,446 of 2,378 | 250 | 20.8 | $389K | 88 | 112 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 44 | #312 of 479 | 13 | 1.1 | $7.5M | 55 | 6 |
| Pest control | 44 | #424 of 699 | 26 | 2.2 | $6.7M | 66 | 26 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 44 | #553 of 887 | 54 | 4.5 | Index only | 85 | 24 |
| Tire shops | 42 | #989 of 1,530 | 67 | 5.6 | $1.5M | 58 | 18 |
| Gyms | 42 | #1,199 of 1,792 | 97 | 8.1 | $885K | 68 | 39 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 42 | #1,326 of 2,063 | 156 | 13.0 | $2.9M | 77 | 86 |
| Pizza | 42 | #1,372 of 2,090 | 123 | 10.2 | $3.6M | 72 | 349 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,573 of 2,401 | 447 | 37.1 | $218K | 81 | 160 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 39 | #577 of 777 | 32 | 2.7 | $2.7M | 66 | 39 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 39 | #1,532 of 2,088 | 183 | 15.2 | $469K | 71 | 63 |
| Barbershops | 38 | #968 of 1,356 | 95 | 7.9 | $1.1M | 59 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,379 of 1,889 | 152 | 12.6 | $2.9M | 71 | 96 |
| Dry cleaners | 37 | #386 of 507 | 25 | 2.1 | $8.9M | 57 | 12 |
| Nail salons | 37 | #1,017 of 1,328 | 103 | 8.6 | $1M | 62 | 27 |
| Car washes and detailing | 36 | #1,090 of 1,451 | 69 | 5.7 | $1.4M | 56 | 18 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 35 | #1,491 of 1,886 | 152 | 12.6 | $871K | 89 | 116 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 35 | #1,683 of 2,222 | 223 | 18.5 | $2M | 66 | 349 |
| Hair salons | 35 | #1,887 of 2,339 | 352 | 29.2 | $302K | 70 | 83 |
| Property management | 33 | #747 of 910 | 60 | 5.0 | Index only | 54 | 84 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 33 | #1,329 of 1,656 | 111 | 9.2 | $1.2M | 67 | 306 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 33 | #1,949 of 2,176 | 489 | 40.6 | Index only | 67 | 219 |
| Real estate | 33 | #1,988 of 2,229 | 613 | 50.9 | Index only | 68 | 385 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 31 | #1,999 of 2,405 | 1,853 | 153.9 | $241K | 65 | 840 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 31 | #2,021 of 2,405 | 1,076 | 89.4 | $416K | 63 | 399 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 30 | #1,731 of 2,087 | 373 | 31.0 | $600K | 47 | 227 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 30 | #1,861 of 2,210 | 485 | 40.3 | $461K | 52 | 245 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 30 | #2,096 of 2,394 | 1,129 | 93.8 | $117K | 77 | 539 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 30 | #2,143 of 2,385 | 777 | 64.5 | $137K | 64 | 168 |
| Spas and skin care | 28 | #1,579 of 1,769 | 205 | 17.0 | $519K | 59 | 45 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 24 | #304 of 325 | 11 | 0.9 | $12M | 49 | 23 |
Household spending in Chatham County
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 | $97.3M | $809 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $312.5M | $2,596 | 100 |
| Food away from home | $447.1M | $3,714 | 91 |
| Groceries | $718.1M | $5,965 | 94 |
| Personal care products and services | $106.3M | $883 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $53.6M | $445 | 77 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $85.8M | $713 | 73 |
| Medical and dental services | $132.3M | $1,099 | 85 |
| Pets | $106M | $881 | 97 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $223.7M | $1,858 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $266.8M | $2,216 | 113 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $341.9M | $2,840 | 94 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $175.4M | $1,457 | 103 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.8B | $14,944 | 90 |
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 Chatham County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 311,855+5.7% since 2020
- Households
- 120,383
- Median age
- 38.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 57%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 433 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 695
- Median household income
- $71,097+25.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $98,268
- Median home value
- $302,700
- Jobs located here
- 168,123
- Daytime population
- 342,441Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chatham County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Chatham County at 311,855 people in 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 120,383 households. Median household income rose 25.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Chatham County, GA spend?
Households in Chatham County spend about $1.8B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $718.1M on groceries and $447.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Chatham County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (73).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chatham County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chatham County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (75), electricians (74) and funeral homes (73). Chatham County ranks #142 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does Chatham County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Chatham County is $71,097 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $302,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Chatham County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for clothing and shoe stores (91% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (33% 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. All 56 business types have a score in Chatham County, each ranked against other counties.
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