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Habersham County, GA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Habersham County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 50,416
- +9.3% since 2020
- Households
- 16,753
- Median household income
- $67,309
- +33.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $238,300
- Jobs located here
- 13,258
- Highest market score
- 76
- Pet grooming and boarding, #106 of 1,461 scored counties
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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 50,416 people live in Habersham County, in 16,753 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Habersham County grew 9.3%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Habersham County is $67,309 a year, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 33.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Habersham County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Habersham County are for pet grooming and boarding businesses (76), clothing and shoe stores (72) and pet businesses (69). Habersham County ranks #106 of 1,461 scored counties for pet grooming and boarding businesses.
Habersham County is part of the Cornelia area. For its number of households, Habersham County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (41% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Habersham County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Habersham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet grooming and boarding | 76 | #106 of 1,461 | 5 | 3.0 | $2.8M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 72 | #330 of 2,087 | 16 | 9.6 | $1.9M | 146 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 69 | #334 of 2,200 | 20 | 11.9 | $703K | 80 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 69 | #416 of 2,210 | 25 | 14.9 | $1.2M | 135 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 68 | #260 of 1,422 | 6 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 123 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 68 | #311 of 1,611 | 6 | 3.6 | $1.1M | 114 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 68 | #464 of 2,070 | 10 | 6.0 | $9.8M | 105 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 61 | #470 of 1,472 | 7 | 4.2 | $426K | 63 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 60 | #421 of 1,302 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.5M | 113 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 57 | #535 of 1,493 | 10 | 6.0 | $2.3M | 80 | 20 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 57 | #663 of 1,889 | 14 | 8.4 | $4.2M | 102 | 9 |
| Insurance agencies | 57 | #890 of 2,272 | 39 | 23.3 | $1.2M | 94 | 17 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 54 | #706 of 1,656 | 8 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 124 | 30 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 53 | #1,062 of 2,405 | 101 | 60.3 | $588K | 89 | 24 |
| Veterinarians | 52 | #700 of 1,485 | 7 | 4.2 | $2M | 74 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 51 | #982 of 2,063 | 18 | 10.7 | $3.3M | 89 | 9 |
| Electricians | 50 | #599 of 1,160 | 8 | 4.8 | $5.7M | 47 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 50 | #1,204 of 2,339 | 38 | 22.7 | $373K | 87 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 50 | #1,211 of 2,405 | 178 | 106.2 | $334K | 90 | 68 |
| Pizza | 49 | #1,085 of 2,090 | 17 | 10.1 | $3.5M | 69 | 33 |
| Chiropractors | 48 | #817 of 1,490 | 9 | 5.4 | $2M | 82 | 5 |
| Tire shops | 48 | #833 of 1,530 | 9 | 5.4 | $1.8M | 74 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 48 | #1,308 of 2,378 | 43 | 25.7 | $385K | 87 | 20 |
| Pet stores | 47 | #544 of 974 | 5 | 3.0 | $2.8M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 47 | #786 of 1,356 | 9 | 5.4 | $1.6M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 47 | #976 of 1,771 | 18 | 10.7 | $1.3M | 77 | 38 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 47 | #1,058 of 1,886 | 17 | 10.1 | $1M | 106 | 13 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 46 | #757 of 1,327 | 6 | 3.6 | $2.8M | 90 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 46 | #1,399 of 2,401 | 73 | 43.6 | $227K | 85 | 29 |
| Spas and skin care | 44 | #1,100 of 1,769 | 17 | 10.1 | $835K | 95 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,478 of 2,394 | 102 | 60.9 | $173K | 114 | 55 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 44 | #1,540 of 2,385 | 75 | 44.8 | $189K | 89 | 13 |
| Real estate | 43 | #1,485 of 2,229 | 63 | 37.6 | Index only | 89 | 28 |
| Nail salons | 42 | #912 of 1,328 | 11 | 6.6 | $1.3M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 41 | #1,479 of 2,222 | 33 | 19.7 | $1.8M | 59 | 33 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 41 | #1,571 of 2,402 | 52 | 31.0 | $1.9M | 55 | 16 |
| Roofing and gutters | 39 | #842 of 1,177 | 8 | 4.8 | $5.7M | 67 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 39 | #1,649 of 2,358 | 51 | 30.4 | $1.1M | 44 | 35 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 39 | #1,665 of 2,176 | 58 | 34.6 | Index only | 77 | 22 |
| Convenience stores | 37 | #1,604 of 2,261 | 29 | 17.3 | $3.4M | 43 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 37 | #1,640 of 2,057 | 33 | 19.7 | $1.4M | 57 | 37 |
| Car washes and detailing | 36 | #1,092 of 1,451 | 12 | 7.2 | $1.4M | 55 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 35 | #1,374 of 1,707 | 17 | 10.1 | $2.7M | 56 | 22 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 33 | #1,089 of 1,334 | 10 | 6.0 | $1.1M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 33 | #1,437 of 1,792 | 20 | 11.9 | $544K | 42 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 33 | #1,715 of 2,088 | 31 | 18.5 | $351K | 53 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | 30 | #609 of 699 | 6 | 3.6 | $3.9M | 38 | 8 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | Index only | 207 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $11.7M | Too few | 10 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $14.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $29.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $17.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $10.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Habersham 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 | $16.6M | $989 | 103 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $53.8M | $3,209 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $59.4M | $3,547 | 87 |
| Groceries | $97.5M | $5,822 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $14.2M | $847 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.8M | $407 | 70 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.9M | $650 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $17.7M | $1,056 | 82 |
| Pets | $14.1M | $839 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $29.8M | $1,777 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $45.9M | $2,741 | 140 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $45.5M | $2,714 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $23.4M | $1,398 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $242.2M | $14,455 | 87 |
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 Habersham County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 50,416+9.3% since 2020
- Households
- 16,753
- Median age
- 39.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 277 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 173
- Median household income
- $67,309+33.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $88,702
- Median home value
- $238,300
- Jobs located here
- 13,258
- Daytime population
- 41,101Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Habersham County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Habersham County at 50,416 people in 2025, up 9.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 16,753 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 33.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Habersham County, GA spend?
Households in Habersham County spend about $242.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $97.5M on groceries and $59.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Habersham County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Habersham County, GA?
Of the business types scored in Habersham County, pet grooming and boarding businesses (76), clothing and shoe stores (72) and pet businesses (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet grooming and boarding businesses, that ranks #106 of 1,461 scored counties.
How does Habersham County, GA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Habersham County is $67,309, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 9.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $238,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (41% 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. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in Habersham County, each ranked against other counties.
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