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Glens Falls, NY metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Glens Falls metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- Population, 2025
- 124,373
- −1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 54,602
- Median household income
- $75,836
- +27.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $232,500
- Jobs located here
- 49,038
- Highest market score
- 68
- Mortgage brokers and lenders, #39 of 373 scored metro areas
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What this means
An estimated 124,373 people live in the Glens Falls metro area, in 54,602 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Glens Falls metro area from 2020 to 2025 at −1.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in the Glens Falls metro area is $75,836 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 27.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Glens Falls metro area spend the most on groceries (an index of 105, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (68).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Glens Falls metro area are for mortgage brokers and lenders (68), real estate businesses (67) and hair salons (64). The Glens Falls metro area ranks #39 of 373 scored metro areas for mortgage brokers and lenders.
The Glens Falls metro area takes in 2 counties: Warren County and Washington County. For its number of households, the Glens Falls metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for veterinarians (61% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (41% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Glens Falls metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Glens Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 68 | #39 of 373 | 5 | 0.9 | Index only | 490 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 67 | #54 of 387 | 156 | 28.6 | Index only | 141 | 46 |
| Hair salons | 64 | #64 of 387 | 99 | 18.1 | $534K | 124 | 18 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 64 | #71 of 387 | 136 | 24.9 | Index only | 129 | 15 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 62 | #99 of 387 | 313 | 57.3 | $202K | 133 | 127 |
| Car washes and detailing | 62 | #107 of 387 | 13 | 2.4 | $3.5M | 141 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 61 | #72 of 387 | 194 | 35.5 | $272K | 128 | 44 |
| Property management | 60 | #95 of 374 | 10 | 1.8 | Index only | 172 | 25 |
| Roofing and gutters | 60 | #114 of 381 | 14 | 2.6 | $11.8M | 139 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 60 | #121 of 387 | 24 | 4.4 | $2.6M | 148 | 49 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 57 | #134 of 387 | 45 | 8.2 | $1.4M | 143 | 43 |
| Dry cleaners | 56 | #111 of 272 | 6 | 1.1 | $19.7M | 126 | 4 |
| House cleaning | 56 | #121 of 375 | 9 | 1.6 | $7.5M | 117 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | 54 | #151 of 387 | 42 | 7.7 | $1.3M | 144 | 12 |
| Physical therapy | 54 | #159 of 386 | 23 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 114 | 14 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 54 | #173 of 387 | 70 | 12.8 | $3M | 97 | 95 |
| Insurance agencies | 53 | #166 of 387 | 50 | 9.2 | $1.7M | 135 | 36 |
| Home repair trades | 51 | #184 of 387 | 73 | 13.4 | $2.3M | 93 | 82 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 50 | #183 of 387 | 23 | 4.2 | $2M | 98 | 8 |
| Nail salons | 49 | #193 of 387 | 23 | 4.2 | $2.3M | 137 | 12 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 49 | #202 of 387 | 37 | 6.8 | $4.5M | 94 | 41 |
| Barbershops | 45 | #244 of 387 | 25 | 4.6 | $2.1M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 43 | #228 of 387 | 40 | 7.3 | $1.7M | 100 | 86 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 43 | #260 of 387 | 78 | 14.3 | $584K | 88 | 23 |
| Convenience stores | 42 | #250 of 387 | 70 | 12.8 | $5.2M | 65 | 9 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 42 | #270 of 386 | 21 | 3.8 | $3M | 96 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #266 of 387 | 46 | 8.4 | $4.5M | 122 | 46 |
| Gyms | 41 | #269 of 387 | 40 | 7.3 | $1.1M | 88 | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 40 | #269 of 386 | 30 | 5.5 | $2.1M | 88 | 11 |
| Home inspectors | 39 | #171 of 243 | 5 | 0.9 | Index only | 73 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | 38 | #255 of 345 | 7 | 1.3 | $9.6M | 94 | 6 |
| Pizza | 37 | #295 of 387 | 59 | 10.8 | $3.5M | 69 | 95 |
| Auto repair and car care | 36 | #297 of 387 | 179 | 32.8 | $258K | 96 | 75 |
| Electricians | 35 | #315 of 383 | 22 | 4.0 | $7.5M | 62 | 31 |
| Funeral homes | 34 | #282 of 377 | 15 | 2.7 | $599K | 88 | 13 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 34 | #283 of 385 | 24 | 4.4 | $2.8M | 96 | 65 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 34 | #296 of 387 | 140 | 25.6 | $844K | 96 | 72 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 34 | #297 of 387 | 103 | 18.9 | $1.1M | 90 | 60 |
| Child care and preschools | 33 | #307 of 387 | 34 | 6.2 | $839K | 84 | 39 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #309 of 387 | 144 | 26.4 | $2.5M | 74 | 38 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 32 | #312 of 347 | 15 | 2.7 | $3M | 75 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 30 | #323 of 387 | 44 | 8.1 | $8.2M | 88 | 29 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 30 | #323 of 381 | 17 | 3.1 | $2.7M | 88 | 12 |
| Laundromats | 29 | #305 of 364 | 11 | 2.0 | $10.7M | 86 | 8 |
| Tire shops | 28 | #324 of 386 | 24 | 4.4 | $1.9M | 77 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 28 | #331 of 387 | 42 | 7.7 | $2.6M | 108 | 65 |
| Auto repair shops | 27 | #342 of 387 | 108 | 19.8 | $427K | 96 | 62 |
| Pet stores | 23 | #355 of 382 | 10 | 1.8 | $3.4M | 74 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 17 | #379 of 387 | 730 | 133.7 | $285K | 77 | 304 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 17 | #384 of 387 | 76 | 13.9 | $2.7M | 66 | 52 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 16 | #382 of 387 | 380 | 69.6 | $547K | 82 | 162 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 12 | #382 of 386 | 28 | 5.1 | $1.2M | 47 | 12 |
| Pet businesses | 9 | #385 of 387 | 87 | 15.9 | $387K | 44 | 34 |
| Veterinarians | 8 | #383 of 384 | 29 | 5.3 | $1.2M | 43 | 18 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $46.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $63.2M | Too few | 3 |
Household spending in the Glens Falls 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 | $46.1M | $845 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $107.9M | $1,977 | 76 |
| Food away from home | $207.9M | $3,808 | 94 |
| Groceries | $360.9M | $6,610 | 105 |
| Personal care products and services | $52.8M | $968 | 96 |
| Child care and other personal services | $28.5M | $522 | 90 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $45.6M | $834 | 85 |
| Medical and dental services | $63.2M | $1,158 | 90 |
| Pets | $33.7M | $617 | 68 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $118.2M | $2,164 | 105 |
| Vehicle insurance | $85M | $1,556 | 80 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $165M | $3,021 | 100 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $67.5M | $1,235 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $955.4M | $17,497 | 105 |
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 Glens Falls metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 124,373−1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 54,602
- Median age
- 46.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 1,698 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 74
- Median household income
- $75,836+27.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $98,103
- Median home value
- $232,500
- Jobs located here
- 49,038
- Daytime population
- 117,382Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Glens Falls, NY metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Glens Falls metro area at 124,373 people in 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 54,602 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 27.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Glens Falls, NY metro area spend?
Households in the Glens Falls metro area spend about $955.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $360.9M on groceries and $207.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Glens Falls metro area runs highest on groceries (an index of 105, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (68).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Glens Falls, NY metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Glens Falls metro area, mortgage brokers and lenders (68), real estate businesses (67) and hair salons (64) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For mortgage brokers and lenders, that ranks #39 of 373 scored metro areas.
How does the Glens Falls, NY metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Glens Falls metro area is $75,836, 6% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $232,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for veterinarians (61% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (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. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in the Glens Falls metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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