Small-town market profile · New York
Gloversville, NY area market data
How the Gloversville area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 52,216
- −1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 22,866
- Median household income
- $66,533
- +31.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $163,100
- Jobs located here
- 16,231
- Highest market score
- 76
- Home repair trades, #21 of 526 scored small-town markets
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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 Gloversville area has an estimated 52,216 people and 22,866 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Gloversville area declined 1.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in the Gloversville area is $66,533, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 31.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Gloversville area runs highest on groceries (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (62).
Of the business types scored in the Gloversville area, home repair companies (76), HVAC and plumbing companies (75) and clothing and shoe stores (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #21 of 526 scored small-town markets.
The Gloversville area is made up of one county, Fulton County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Gloversville area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Gloversville area with other small-town markets 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 small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 76 | #21 of 526 | 15 | 6.6 | $4.3M | 178 | 24 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 75 | #26 of 476 | 8 | 3.5 | $8.1M | 170 | 13 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 72 | #85 of 536 | 23 | 10.1 | $2M | 157 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 68 | #113 of 536 | 40 | 17.5 | $1.1M | 130 | 6 |
| Gyms | 67 | #68 of 506 | 11 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 114 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 67 | #110 of 538 | 78 | 34.1 | $315K | 207 | 38 |
| Real estate | 66 | #78 of 536 | 40 | 17.5 | Index only | 218 | 17 |
| Grocery stores | 66 | #105 of 506 | 14 | 6.1 | $10.3M | 111 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 65 | #98 of 504 | 9 | 3.9 | $2.3M | 260 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 65 | #112 of 458 | 5 | 2.2 | $4.9M | 276 | 19 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 64 | #92 of 533 | 37 | 16.2 | Index only | 187 | 9 |
| Chiropractors | 63 | #108 of 426 | 6 | 2.6 | $4.1M | 171 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #145 of 538 | 46 | 20.1 | $3.1M | 93 | 14 |
| Nail salons | 61 | #121 of 387 | 8 | 3.5 | $2.6M | 154 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 61 | #127 of 538 | 56 | 24.5 | $367K | 172 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 61 | #138 of 535 | 24 | 10.5 | $677K | 102 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 60 | #142 of 454 | 9 | 3.9 | $1.1M | 111 | 12 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #149 of 538 | 31 | 13.6 | $662K | 154 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 60 | #176 of 537 | 25 | 10.9 | $3.2M | 105 | 36 |
| Convenience stores | 59 | #194 of 529 | 23 | 10.1 | $6.3M | 80 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 58 | #134 of 400 | 5 | 2.2 | $4.9M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 56 | #153 of 377 | 8 | 3.5 | $2.6M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 56 | #168 of 431 | 6 | 2.6 | $3M | 118 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 56 | #196 of 538 | 186 | 81.3 | $430K | 116 | 95 |
| Pizza | 55 | #207 of 520 | 18 | 7.9 | $4.4M | 87 | 36 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #210 of 538 | 89 | 38.9 | $899K | 135 | 44 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 51 | #175 of 399 | 9 | 3.9 | $2.9M | 100 | 14 |
| Car washes and detailing | 51 | #212 of 441 | 5 | 2.2 | $3.6M | 141 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 51 | #243 of 526 | 16 | 7.0 | $1.5M | 156 | 14 |
| Gas stations | 51 | #259 of 536 | 16 | 7.0 | $2.7M | 111 | 27 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #261 of 529 | 16 | 7.0 | $5M | 135 | 15 |
| Laundromats | 45 | #87 of 150 | 7 | 3.1 | $6.5M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 44 | #242 of 398 | 7 | 3.1 | $1.8M | 67 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 44 | #281 of 481 | 16 | 7.0 | $1.6M | 98 | 23 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 44 | #310 of 507 | 17 | 7.4 | $4.7M | 114 | 15 |
| Insurance agencies | 44 | #315 of 537 | 24 | 10.5 | $1.4M | 112 | 15 |
| House cleaning | 42 | #87 of 142 | 5 | 2.2 | $5.3M | 82 | 9 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 39 | #273 of 387 | 6 | 2.6 | $3M | 96 | 7 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 35 | #298 of 378 | 10 | 4.4 | $1.6M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 32 | #301 of 365 | 12 | 5.2 | $289K | 43 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 29 | #456 of 538 | 84 | 36.7 | $212K | 79 | 35 |
| Pet businesses | 27 | #478 of 527 | 26 | 11.4 | $493K | 56 | 9 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 25 | #352 of 387 | 9 | 3.9 | $1.4M | 56 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 22 | #497 of 538 | 57 | 24.9 | $312K | 70 | 26 |
| Pet stores | 7 | #219 of 220 | 9 | 3.9 | $1.4M | 31 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | $16.2M | 191 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $21.6M | 180 | 11 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $8.2M | 341 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $5.4M | 133 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $22.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $13.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $17.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | 6 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Gloversville 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 | $17.8M | $777 | 81 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $42.5M | $1,860 | 72 |
| Food away from home | $80M | $3,500 | 86 |
| Groceries | $144.3M | $6,311 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $20.5M | $898 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10M | $439 | 76 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $16.3M | $711 | 72 |
| Medical and dental services | $24.6M | $1,075 | 83 |
| Pets | $12.8M | $561 | 62 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $45.8M | $2,004 | 98 |
| Vehicle insurance | $33.6M | $1,472 | 75 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $64.7M | $2,828 | 94 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $26.4M | $1,153 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $377.7M | $16,518 | 99 |
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 Gloversville area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 52,216−1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 22,866
- Median age
- 44.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 496 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 106
- Median household income
- $66,533+31.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,340
- Median home value
- $163,100
- Jobs located here
- 16,231
- Daytime population
- 46,527Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Gloversville, NY area growing?
Population estimates put the Gloversville area at 52,216 people in 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 22,866 households. Median household income rose 31.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Gloversville, NY area spend?
Households in the Gloversville area spend about $377.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $144.3M on groceries and $80M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Gloversville area spend the most on groceries (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Gloversville, NY area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Gloversville area are for home repair companies (76), HVAC and plumbing companies (75) and clothing and shoe stores (72). The Gloversville area ranks #21 of 526 scored small-town markets for home repair companies.
How does the Gloversville, NY area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Gloversville area is $66,533 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $163,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Gloversville area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (60% 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. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. 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. 45 of the 56 business types have a score in the Gloversville area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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