County profile · Tennessee
Hamilton County, TN market data
How Hamilton County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 390,833
- +6.2% since 2020
- Households
- 154,181
- Median household income
- $76,183
- +38.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $312,800
- Jobs located here
- 213,237
- Highest market score
- 80
- Collision repair and body shops, #69 of 1,327 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Hamilton County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Hamilton County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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
Hamilton County has an estimated 390,833 people and 154,181 households. Population estimates show Hamilton County grew 6.2% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Hamilton County is $76,183, 6% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 38.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Hamilton County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (79).
Of the business types scored in Hamilton County, collision repair and body shops (80), house cleaning businesses (76) and electricians (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For collision repair and body shops, that ranks #69 of 1,327 scored counties.
Hamilton County is part of the Chattanooga metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for collision repair and body shops (42% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Hamilton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collision repair and body shops | 80 | #69 of 1,327 | 28 | 1.8 | $5.1M | 166 | 20 |
| House cleaning | 76 | #61 of 847 | 22 | 1.4 | $10.6M | 166 | 82 |
| Electricians | 73 | #123 of 1,160 | 42 | 2.7 | $10.9M | 90 | 62 |
| Funeral homes | 72 | #200 of 1,472 | 25 | 1.6 | $867K | 128 | 15 |
| Laundromats | 69 | #173 of 785 | 21 | 1.4 | $14.3M | 114 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 69 | #263 of 1,461 | 60 | 3.9 | $2.4M | 93 | 32 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 68 | #292 of 1,493 | 105 | 6.8 | $2.2M | 76 | 101 |
| Pet stores | 67 | #213 of 974 | 29 | 1.9 | $4.9M | 109 | 14 |
| Veterinarians | 66 | #363 of 1,485 | 56 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 94 | 47 |
| Child care and preschools | 65 | #407 of 1,611 | 91 | 5.9 | $824K | 82 | 66 |
| Pet businesses | 65 | #481 of 2,200 | 176 | 11.4 | $811K | 92 | 93 |
| Gas stations | 65 | #561 of 2,358 | 183 | 11.9 | $2.5M | 104 | 182 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 63 | #402 of 1,771 | 155 | 10.1 | $1.5M | 90 | 209 |
| Dry cleaners | 62 | #143 of 507 | 18 | 1.2 | $16.6M | 106 | 12 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 60 | #508 of 1,707 | 119 | 7.7 | $3.8M | 81 | 125 |
| Pizza | 60 | #641 of 2,090 | 115 | 7.5 | $5.2M | 103 | 346 |
| Convenience stores | 59 | #814 of 2,261 | 186 | 12.1 | $5.1M | 64 | 41 |
| Auto repair shops | 58 | #820 of 2,378 | 330 | 21.4 | $433K | 97 | 126 |
| Tire shops | 57 | #618 of 1,530 | 71 | 4.6 | $2M | 80 | 21 |
| Home repair trades | 57 | #717 of 2,057 | 245 | 15.9 | $1.9M | 77 | 216 |
| Grocery stores | 57 | #793 of 2,070 | 129 | 8.4 | $7.3M | 79 | 64 |
| Auto repair and car care | 57 | #895 of 2,401 | 552 | 35.8 | $259K | 96 | 193 |
| Pest control | 56 | #280 of 699 | 28 | 1.8 | $8.4M | 82 | 26 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 56 | #503 of 1,334 | 66 | 4.3 | $1.8M | 90 | 34 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 56 | #708 of 1,889 | 142 | 9.2 | $4.2M | 102 | 104 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #955 of 2,402 | 395 | 25.6 | $2.4M | 70 | 105 |
| Nail salons | 55 | #544 of 1,328 | 117 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 73 | 13 |
| Car washes and detailing | 55 | #613 of 1,451 | 70 | 4.5 | $2M | 81 | 20 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 55 | #825 of 2,063 | 172 | 11.2 | $3.5M | 94 | 90 |
| Barbershops | 54 | #606 of 1,356 | 92 | 6.0 | $1.5M | 82 | 8 |
| Roofing and gutters | 52 | #562 of 1,177 | 84 | 5.4 | $5.4M | 64 | 29 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,096 of 2,272 | 296 | 19.2 | $1.3M | 104 | 185 |
| Property management | 50 | #447 of 910 | 45 | 2.9 | Index only | 95 | 85 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,350 of 2,176 | 613 | 39.8 | Index only | 71 | 114 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 44 | #495 of 777 | 34 | 2.2 | $3.5M | 87 | 62 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 44 | #1,278 of 2,087 | 305 | 19.8 | $981K | 77 | 143 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 44 | #1,354 of 2,210 | 401 | 26.0 | $746K | 85 | 163 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 44 | #1,388 of 2,222 | 281 | 18.2 | $2.1M | 70 | 346 |
| Hair salons | 44 | #1,499 of 2,339 | 464 | 30.1 | $306K | 71 | 77 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 43 | #208 of 325 | 12 | 0.8 | $14.7M | 60 | 11 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 43 | #848 of 1,302 | 72 | 4.7 | $2.4M | 78 | 32 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 43 | #1,512 of 2,405 | 1,908 | 123.8 | $314K | 85 | 783 |
| Spas and skin care | 42 | #1,197 of 1,769 | 202 | 13.1 | $702K | 80 | 37 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 42 | #1,567 of 2,405 | 1,108 | 71.9 | $541K | 82 | 339 |
| Home inspectors | 40 | #294 of 415 | 24 | 1.6 | Index only | 38 | 9 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 40 | #1,154 of 1,656 | 128 | 8.3 | $1.4M | 77 | 296 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 40 | #1,497 of 2,088 | 254 | 16.5 | $473K | 72 | 96 |
| Real estate | 40 | #1,646 of 2,229 | 775 | 50.3 | Index only | 71 | 273 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,755 of 2,385 | 893 | 57.9 | $159K | 75 | 139 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 37 | #681 of 887 | 93 | 6.0 | Index only | 66 | 37 |
| Chiropractors | 37 | #1,104 of 1,490 | 113 | 7.3 | $1.6M | 65 | 63 |
| Gyms | 37 | #1,338 of 1,792 | 154 | 10.0 | $781K | 60 | 62 |
| Physical therapy | 36 | #1,092 of 1,422 | 131 | 8.5 | $1.3M | 56 | 66 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 33 | #386 of 479 | 19 | 1.2 | $7.5M | 55 | 21 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 31 | #2,068 of 2,394 | 1,584 | 102.7 | $111K | 73 | 645 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 29 | #1,675 of 1,886 | 259 | 16.8 | $680K | 69 | 177 |
Household spending in Hamilton 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 | $142.9M | $927 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $453.2M | $2,939 | 113 |
| Food away from home | $599.5M | $3,888 | 96 |
| Groceries | $942.8M | $6,115 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $141.9M | $920 | 92 |
| Child care and other personal services | $75M | $486 | 84 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $120.3M | $780 | 79 |
| Medical and dental services | $176.2M | $1,143 | 89 |
| Pets | $142.7M | $925 | 102 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $299.3M | $1,941 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $386.6M | $2,508 | 128 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $456.2M | $2,959 | 98 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $233.9M | $1,517 | 107 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.4B | $15,446 | 93 |
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 Hamilton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 390,833+6.2% since 2020
- Households
- 154,181
- Median age
- 40.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 542 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 694
- Median household income
- $76,183+38.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $108,083
- Median home value
- $312,800
- Jobs located here
- 213,237
- Daytime population
- 429,865Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Hamilton County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Hamilton County at 390,833 people in 2025, up 6.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 154,181 households. Median household income rose 38.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Hamilton County, TN spend?
Households in Hamilton County spend about $2.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $942.8M on groceries and $599.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Hamilton 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 (79).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Hamilton County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Hamilton County are for collision repair and body shops (80), house cleaning businesses (76) and electricians (73). Hamilton County ranks #69 of 1,327 scored counties for collision repair and body shops.
How does Hamilton County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Hamilton County is $76,183 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $312,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Hamilton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for collision repair and body shops (42% 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. All 56 business types have a score in Hamilton County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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