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Hammond, LA metro area market data
How the Hammond metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 141,346
- +5.8% since 2020
- Households
- 51,999
- Median household income
- $56,760
- +18.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $212,900
- Jobs located here
- 48,446
- Highest market score
- 82
- Landscaping and lawn care, #11 of 385 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
The Hammond metro area has an estimated 141,346 people and 51,999 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Hammond metro area from 2020 to 2025 at +5.8%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Hammond metro area is $56,760, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 18.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Hammond metro area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Of the business types scored in the Hammond metro area, landscaping and lawn care companies (82); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (82); and house cleaning businesses (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #11 of 385 scored metro areas.
The Hammond metro area is made up of one county, Tangipahoa Parish. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (85% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for martial arts and dance studios (45% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Hammond metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Hammond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 82 | #11 of 385 | 15 | 2.9 | $4.6M | 157 | 21 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 82 | #12 of 387 | 31 | 6.0 | $2.2M | 132 | 37 |
| House cleaning | 72 | #44 of 375 | 10 | 1.9 | $6.9M | 108 | 9 |
| Property management | 70 | #34 of 374 | 7 | 1.3 | Index only | 184 | 16 |
| Insurance agencies | 65 | #104 of 387 | 78 | 15.0 | $1.6M | 124 | 52 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #75 of 387 | 101 | 19.4 | Index only | 130 | 25 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 63 | #78 of 387 | 14 | 2.7 | $2.2M | 107 | 6 |
| Electricians | 63 | #78 of 383 | 9 | 1.7 | $14.8M | 123 | 28 |
| Real estate | 61 | #87 of 387 | 130 | 25.0 | Index only | 127 | 63 |
| Pest control | 61 | #98 of 345 | 6 | 1.2 | $11.5M | 112 | 7 |
| Spas and skin care | 60 | #95 of 387 | 42 | 8.1 | $982K | 112 | 5 |
| Roofing and gutters | 59 | #123 of 381 | 11 | 2.1 | $12.1M | 143 | 11 |
| Chiropractors | 58 | #126 of 386 | 19 | 3.7 | $2.7M | 114 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 58 | #148 of 387 | 60 | 11.5 | $1.5M | 115 | 34 |
| Pizza | 54 | #159 of 387 | 33 | 6.3 | $5.2M | 103 | 98 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 54 | #169 of 386 | 22 | 4.2 | $1.8M | 73 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #174 of 387 | 93 | 17.9 | $944K | 107 | 37 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 50 | #199 of 381 | 12 | 2.3 | $3.6M | 117 | 14 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 49 | #198 of 387 | 55 | 10.6 | $940K | 96 | 33 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #201 of 387 | 54 | 10.4 | $562K | 85 | 19 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 49 | #213 of 386 | 17 | 3.3 | $3M | 97 | 7 |
| Hair salons | 47 | #221 of 387 | 118 | 22.7 | $349K | 81 | 12 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 46 | #223 of 387 | 398 | 76.5 | $130K | 85 | 132 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #242 of 387 | 233 | 44.8 | $177K | 83 | 30 |
| Home repair trades | 45 | #226 of 387 | 64 | 12.3 | $2.1M | 85 | 84 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 45 | #244 of 387 | 37 | 7.1 | $1.4M | 78 | 55 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 44 | #240 of 387 | 45 | 8.7 | $3.8M | 103 | 31 |
| Pet stores | 44 | #247 of 382 | 14 | 2.7 | $2.9M | 64 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 42 | #263 of 387 | 72 | 13.8 | $565K | 64 | 24 |
| Auto repair shops | 40 | #280 of 387 | 129 | 24.8 | $337K | 76 | 46 |
| Grocery stores | 39 | #268 of 387 | 34 | 6.5 | $8.5M | 92 | 20 |
| Laundromats | 38 | #254 of 364 | 9 | 1.7 | $9.8M | 78 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 38 | #274 of 387 | 81 | 15.6 | $2.1M | 70 | 98 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 37 | #295 of 373 | 22 | 4.2 | Index only | 83 | 9 |
| Gyms | 37 | #313 of 387 | 36 | 6.9 | $843K | 65 | 13 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 36 | #305 of 387 | 51 | 9.8 | $3.4M | 81 | 31 |
| Dry cleaners | 35 | #212 of 272 | 6 | 1.2 | $14.6M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 35 | #307 of 387 | 20 | 3.8 | $2.2M | 86 | 13 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 34 | #306 of 387 | 525 | 101.0 | $328K | 88 | 236 |
| Auto repair and car care | 34 | #315 of 387 | 211 | 40.6 | $206K | 77 | 76 |
| Nail salons | 34 | #341 of 387 | 31 | 6.0 | $1.3M | 80 | 11 |
| Physical therapy | 33 | #326 of 386 | 32 | 6.2 | $1.6M | 67 | 19 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 32 | #315 of 387 | 140 | 26.9 | $2.1M | 61 | 33 |
| Gas stations | 32 | #317 of 387 | 83 | 16.0 | $1.7M | 72 | 80 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 32 | #327 of 387 | 283 | 54.4 | $608K | 92 | 103 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 31 | #239 of 290 | 8 | 1.5 | $5.4M | 40 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 31 | #315 of 387 | 77 | 14.8 | $3.8M | 48 | 13 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 30 | #349 of 387 | 44 | 8.5 | $3M | 63 | 45 |
| Veterinarians | 29 | #334 of 384 | 24 | 4.6 | $1.7M | 62 | 17 |
| Barbershops | 25 | #353 of 387 | 37 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 25 | #360 of 387 | 38 | 7.3 | $513K | 51 | 40 |
| Funeral homes | 24 | #344 of 377 | 20 | 3.8 | $308K | 45 | 9 |
| Tire shops | 24 | #347 of 386 | 32 | 6.2 | $1.4M | 54 | 12 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.8 | $12.9M | 53 | 8 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.8 | $7.6M | 187 | 13 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Hammond 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 | $43.4M | $835 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $142.4M | $2,738 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $172.1M | $3,309 | 81 |
| Groceries | $289.8M | $5,573 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $41.2M | $793 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $19.5M | $375 | 65 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $30.3M | $583 | 59 |
| Medical and dental services | $51.7M | $994 | 77 |
| Pets | $40.7M | $782 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $87.8M | $1,688 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $121.2M | $2,331 | 119 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $132.8M | $2,555 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $68.8M | $1,323 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $715.5M | $13,760 | 83 |
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 Hammond metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 141,346+5.8% since 2020
- Households
- 51,999
- Median age
- 36.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 791 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 173
- Median household income
- $56,760+18.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,166
- Median home value
- $212,900
- Jobs located here
- 48,446
- Daytime population
- 130,690Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Hammond, LA metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Hammond metro area at 141,346 people in 2025, up 5.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 51,999 households. Median household income rose 18.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Hammond, LA metro area spend?
Households in the Hammond metro area spend about $715.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $289.8M on groceries and $172.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Hammond metro area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Hammond, LA metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Hammond metro area are for landscaping and lawn care companies (82); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (82); and house cleaning businesses (72). The Hammond metro area ranks #11 of 385 scored metro areas for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does the Hammond, LA metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Hammond metro area is $56,760 a year, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $212,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Hammond metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (85% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for martial arts and dance studios (45% 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 Hammond metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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