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Garrett County, MD market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Garrett County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 28,370
- −1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 12,578
- Median household income
- $67,688
- +28.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $235,300
- Jobs located here
- 11,219
- Highest market score
- 66
- Insurance agencies, #586 of 2,272 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 28,370 people live in Garrett County, in 12,578 households. Population estimates put the population change in Garrett County from 2020 to 2025 at −1.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Garrett County is $67,688 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 28.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Garrett County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (71).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Garrett County are for insurance agencies (66), home repair companies (64) and clothing and shoe stores (57). Garrett County ranks #586 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Garrett County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery and convenience stores (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (44% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Garrett County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Garrett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 66 | #586 of 2,272 | 15 | 11.9 | $2.1M | 167 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #389 of 2,057 | 10 | 8.0 | $3.5M | 144 | 17 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 57 | #774 of 2,087 | 13 | 10.3 | $1.8M | 139 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 53 | #1,009 of 2,210 | 21 | 16.7 | $1.1M | 124 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 52 | #785 of 1,707 | 8 | 6.4 | $4.4M | 92 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,338 of 2,385 | 45 | 35.8 | $242K | 114 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,086 of 1,886 | 11 | 8.7 | $1.2M | 125 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 43 | #911 of 1,485 | 5 | 4.0 | $2.2M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 42 | #918 of 1,422 | 5 | 4.0 | $2.7M | 113 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 41 | #956 of 1,493 | 7 | 5.6 | $2.6M | 88 | 22 |
| Hair salons | 41 | #1,592 of 2,339 | 27 | 21.5 | $403K | 94 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 40 | #1,584 of 2,358 | 20 | 15.9 | $1.8M | 77 | 17 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 38 | #1,695 of 2,402 | 54 | 42.9 | $1.4M | 40 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #1,743 of 2,394 | 59 | 46.9 | $230K | 151 | 42 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 37 | #1,597 of 2,088 | 19 | 15.1 | $460K | 69 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 35 | #1,518 of 2,070 | 14 | 11.1 | $5.3M | 57 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 34 | #1,448 of 1,771 | 13 | 10.3 | $1.4M | 83 | 32 |
| Funeral homes | 33 | #1,157 of 1,472 | 7 | 5.6 | $309K | 46 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 32 | #1,092 of 1,334 | 5 | 4.0 | $1.7M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 32 | #1,453 of 1,792 | 11 | 8.7 | $794K | 61 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 32 | #1,672 of 2,063 | 14 | 11.1 | $3.3M | 88 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 32 | #1,771 of 2,222 | 18 | 14.3 | $2.5M | 83 | 30 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 32 | #1,975 of 2,176 | 44 | 35.0 | Index only | 77 | 9 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 31 | #760 of 887 | 5 | 4.0 | Index only | 95 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 31 | #1,972 of 2,378 | 27 | 21.5 | $425K | 96 | 18 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 31 | #1,995 of 2,405 | 75 | 59.6 | $608K | 92 | 26 |
| Spas and skin care | 29 | #1,549 of 1,769 | 12 | 9.5 | $906K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 29 | #1,833 of 2,261 | 20 | 15.9 | $3.7M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 29 | #1,905 of 2,200 | 23 | 18.3 | $469K | 53 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 27 | #1,261 of 1,451 | 6 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 27 | #2,108 of 2,401 | 53 | 42.1 | $217K | 81 | 21 |
| Pizza | 25 | #1,909 of 2,090 | 15 | 11.9 | $3M | 60 | 30 |
| Real estate | 25 | #2,179 of 2,229 | 58 | 46.1 | Index only | 74 | 24 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 24 | #2,212 of 2,405 | 156 | 124.0 | $292K | 79 | 65 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 23 | #1,326 of 1,461 | 10 | 8.0 | $1.1M | 42 | Under 3 |
| Property management | 18 | #887 of 910 | 9 | 7.2 | Index only | 37 | 8 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 18 | #1,838 of 1,889 | 21 | 16.7 | $2.2M | 52 | 12 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $3.4M | 190 | 30 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $3.6M | 192 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $6M | 94 | 10 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $4.5M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $6M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $3.8M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $2.9M | 72 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $2.7M | Too few | 12 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $13.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $11.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $23M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $35M | Too few | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $23M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $35M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $13.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Garrett 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 | $11.5M | $913 | 95 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $36.8M | $2,923 | 113 |
| Food away from home | $45.6M | $3,623 | 89 |
| Groceries | $73.9M | $5,877 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $10.9M | $864 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.4M | $432 | 74 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.7M | $695 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $13.6M | $1,079 | 84 |
| Pets | $10.8M | $857 | 94 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $23M | $1,826 | 89 |
| Vehicle insurance | $31.5M | $2,504 | 128 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $35M | $2,784 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $18M | $1,434 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $185M | $14,708 | 88 |
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 Garrett County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 28,370−1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 12,578
- Median age
- 47.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 649 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 44
- Median household income
- $67,688+28.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $97,358
- Median home value
- $235,300
- Jobs located here
- 11,219
- Daytime population
- 28,374Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Garrett County, MD growing?
Population estimates put Garrett County at 28,370 people in 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 12,578 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 28.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Garrett County, MD spend?
Households in Garrett County spend about $185M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $73.9M on groceries and $45.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Garrett County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Garrett County, MD?
Of the business types scored in Garrett County, insurance agencies (66), home repair companies (64) and clothing and shoe stores (57) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #586 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Garrett County, MD compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Garrett County is $67,688, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $235,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery and convenience stores (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (44% 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. 37 of the 56 business types have a score in Garrett County, each ranked against other counties.
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