Active Local Businesses
3,208
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
122K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+2.1%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
49
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings | +0.0% | $98K PAY | 1.08 | +141.7% |
Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $62K PAY | 1.07 | +100.0% |
Investment Advice | +0.0% | $118K PAY | 1.20 | +66.7% |
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | +0.0% | $3.9M PAY | 1.67 | +66.7% |
Food Service Contractors | +0.0% | $397K PAY | 1.24 | +62.5% |
Masonry Contractors | +0.0% | $460K PAY | 2.54 | +60.0% |
Other Personal Care Services | +0.0% | $95K PAY | 1.04 | +50.0% |
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | +0.0% | $516K PAY | 0.81 | +45.5% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +14.7% | $346.0M REV | 0.95 | +45.0% |
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services | +0.0% | $102K PAY | 1.10 | +42.9% |
Roofing Contractors | +0.0% | $365K PAY | 1.89 | +41.7% |
Meat Markets | +0.0% | $223K PAY | 6.34 | +37.5% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $201K PAY | 0.71 | +33.3% |
Barber Shops | +61.9% | $294.0M REV | 2.89 | +33.3% |
All Other General Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $184K PAY | 2.37 | +31.0% |
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | +0.0% | $192K PAY | 0.87 | +30.0% |
Credit Unions | +0.0% | $272K PAY | 2.07 | +27.3% |
Temporary Help Services | +0.0% | $3.4M PAY | 0.81 | +25.0% |
Other Individual and Family Services | +0.0% | $497K PAY | 1.96 | +23.8% |
Engineering Services | +0.0% | $1.9M PAY | 0.71 | +23.1% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Altoona:
Does the local population age or income level explain the "Supply Gaps"? (e.g., A gap in luxury services may be due to lower local income).
Verify local licensing requirements. High barriers to entry often protect "High Yield" sectors from new competition.
Investigate the "Momentum" sectors. Are existing businesses thriving, or is the growth due to high turnover and failure rates?