Small-town market profile · Pennsylvania
Hemlock Farms, PA area market data
How the Hemlock Farms area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 62,808
- +7.2% since 2020
- Households
- 24,262
- Median household income
- $81,323
- Median home value
- $272,600
- Jobs located here
- 11,281
- Highest market score
- 97
- Clothing, shoes and laundry, #2 of 536 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 Hemlock Farms area has an estimated 62,808 people and 24,262 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Hemlock Farms area grew 7.2%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Hemlock Farms area is $81,323, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Hemlock Farms area runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (71).
Of the business types scored in the Hemlock Farms area, clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (97); clothing and shoe stores (97); and restaurants and cafes (94) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing, shoe and laundry businesses, that ranks #2 of 536 scored small-town markets.
The Hemlock Farms area is made up of one county, Pike County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (72% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Hemlock Farms area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Hemlock Farms 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 97 | #2 of 536 | 22 | 9.1 | $2.5M | 283 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 97 | #2 of 536 | 11 | 4.5 | $5M | 392 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 94 | #1 of 538 | 181 | 74.6 | $534K | 144 | 77 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 94 | #2 of 537 | 23 | 9.5 | $4.2M | 138 | 27 |
| Barbershops | 94 | #2 of 377 | 6 | 2.5 | $4.1M | 217 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 93 | #2 of 476 | 11 | 4.5 | $7M | 147 | 11 |
| Gyms | 93 | #3 of 506 | 12 | 4.9 | $1.8M | 142 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 91 | #2 of 288 | 6 | 2.5 | $12.9M | 152 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 91 | #5 of 506 | 13 | 5.4 | $12.7M | 136 | 7 |
| Nail salons | 90 | #3 of 387 | 6 | 2.5 | $4.1M | 245 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 89 | #3 of 507 | 11 | 4.5 | $8.8M | 212 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 88 | #2 of 526 | 12 | 4.9 | $2.4M | 247 | 8 |
| Pizza | 88 | #3 of 520 | 18 | 7.4 | $5.4M | 106 | 27 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 85 | #6 of 400 | 5 | 2.1 | $5.8M | 186 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 85 | #7 of 538 | 48 | 19.8 | $3.4M | 101 | 13 |
| Child care and preschools | 85 | #9 of 454 | 12 | 4.9 | $1.2M | 115 | 9 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 85 | #11 of 458 | 5 | 2.1 | $5.8M | 327 | 18 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 84 | #11 of 538 | 98 | 40.4 | $987K | 149 | 41 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 83 | #1 of 112 | 6 | 2.5 | $3.7M | 91 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 83 | #17 of 538 | 89 | 36.7 | $327K | 215 | 45 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 82 | #10 of 387 | 5 | 2.1 | $4.6M | 149 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 81 | #8 of 529 | 20 | 8.2 | $4.8M | 131 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 81 | #10 of 526 | 32 | 13.2 | $2.4M | 99 | 24 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 81 | #11 of 535 | 29 | 12.0 | $764K | 115 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 81 | #11 of 504 | 18 | 7.4 | $1.4M | 156 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 80 | #24 of 431 | 7 | 2.9 | $3.3M | 131 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 79 | #11 of 378 | 11 | 4.5 | $2M | 100 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 79 | #25 of 538 | 64 | 26.4 | $358K | 133 | 30 |
| Convenience stores | 77 | #45 of 529 | 26 | 10.7 | $6.3M | 81 | 6 |
| Property management | 76 | #7 of 180 | 7 | 2.9 | Index only | 113 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 76 | #67 of 537 | 17 | 7.0 | $2.4M | 195 | 17 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 75 | #23 of 538 | 63 | 26.0 | $389K | 183 | 23 |
| Hair salons | 74 | #32 of 538 | 31 | 12.8 | $791K | 184 | 18 |
| Chiropractors | 72 | #37 of 426 | 9 | 3.7 | $3.2M | 135 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 69 | #80 of 538 | 46 | 19.0 | $498K | 112 | 24 |
| Pet businesses | 68 | #73 of 527 | 22 | 9.1 | $715K | 81 | 3 |
| Electricians | 64 | #65 of 295 | 15 | 6.2 | $5.1M | 43 | 10 |
| Physical therapy | 61 | #121 of 400 | 9 | 3.7 | $3.2M | 135 | 12 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 59 | #156 of 481 | 25 | 10.3 | $1.3M | 74 | 24 |
| Pet stores | 57 | #75 of 220 | 5 | 2.1 | $3.1M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 53 | #166 of 399 | 19 | 7.8 | $1.6M | 56 | 18 |
| Real estate | 52 | #248 of 536 | 88 | 36.3 | Index only | 116 | 34 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #266 of 533 | 74 | 30.5 | Index only | 109 | 24 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 46 | #227 of 387 | 10 | 4.1 | $1.6M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 40 | #386 of 536 | 63 | 26.0 | $840K | 35 | 25 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 6 | 2.5 | Index only | 28 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $5.7M | 227 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $7.8M | 122 | 6 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $13.7M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $3.9M | 144 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $27.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $15.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $29.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Hemlock Farms 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 | $22.9M | $945 | 99 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $52.9M | $2,182 | 84 |
| Food away from home | $96.7M | $3,985 | 98 |
| Groceries | $164.9M | $6,797 | 108 |
| Personal care products and services | $24.5M | $1,011 | 101 |
| Child care and other personal services | $13.8M | $570 | 98 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $22.2M | $914 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $29.1M | $1,200 | 93 |
| Pets | $15.7M | $648 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $54.8M | $2,260 | 110 |
| Vehicle insurance | $41.6M | $1,715 | 88 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $77.1M | $3,178 | 105 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $31.3M | $1,288 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $440.8M | $18,168 | 109 |
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 Hemlock Farms area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 62,808+7.2% since 2020
- Households
- 24,262
- Median age
- 48.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 87%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 545 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 111
- Median household income
- $81,323
- Average household income
- $103,925
- Median home value
- $272,600
- Jobs located here
- 11,281
- Daytime population
- 47,601Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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- Pike County, PA60,621 people
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Questions
How fast is the Hemlock Farms, PA area growing?
Population estimates put the Hemlock Farms area at 62,808 people in 2025, up 7.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 24,262 households.
How much do households in the Hemlock Farms, PA area spend?
Households in the Hemlock Farms area spend about $440.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $164.9M on groceries and $96.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Hemlock Farms area spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Hemlock Farms, PA area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Hemlock Farms area are for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (97); clothing and shoe stores (97); and restaurants and cafes (94). The Hemlock Farms area ranks #2 of 536 scored small-town markets for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses.
How does the Hemlock Farms, PA area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Hemlock Farms area is $81,323 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $272,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Hemlock Farms area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (72% 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 Hemlock Farms area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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