Active Local Businesses
6,505
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
218K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+12.8%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
67
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Photography Studios, Portrait | +0.0% | $52K PAY | 1.97 | +180.0% |
Medical Laboratories | +0.0% | $522K PAY | 1.72 | +157.1% |
General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload | +0.0% | $1.4M PAY | 1.83 | +140.0% |
Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $66K PAY | 1.00 | +130.0% |
Roofing Contractors | +0.0% | $231K PAY | 1.13 | +125.0% |
Public Relations Agencies | +0.0% | $855K PAY | 2.00 | +120.0% |
Barber Shops | +93.1% | $203K PAY | 1.22 | +100.0% |
Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers | +0.0% | $869K PAY | 3.38 | +90.9% |
All Other Personal Services | +0.0% | $98K PAY | 1.15 | +80.0% |
Caterers | +0.0% | $322K PAY | 1.46 | +71.4% |
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | +0.0% | $1.0M PAY | 1.20 | +66.7% |
General Freight Trucking, Local | +0.0% | $316K PAY | 0.63 | +63.6% |
Wired Telecommunications Carriers | +0.0% | $901K PAY | 1.08 | +63.6% |
Other Individual and Family Services | +0.0% | $287K PAY | 1.15 | +58.8% |
Interior Design Services | +0.0% | $50K PAY | 1.02 | +57.1% |
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | +0.0% | $199K PAY | 0.70 | +57.1% |
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | +0.0% | $551K PAY | 1.14 | +55.3% |
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | +0.0% | $49K PAY | 0.72 | +50.0% |
Car Washes | +0.0% | $198K PAY | 1.21 | +50.0% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +11.5% | $173.0M REV | 1.00 | +50.0% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Athens-Clarke County:
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?