Active Local Businesses
4,563
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
197K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+21.3%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
54
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General Freight Trucking, Local | +0.0% | $389K PAY | 0.80 | +275.0% |
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | +0.0% | $131K PAY | 1.49 | +188.9% |
Child and Youth Services | +0.0% | $676K PAY | 1.51 | +150.0% |
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | +0.0% | $397K PAY | 1.23 | +122.2% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $146K PAY | 0.68 | +111.1% |
General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | +0.0% | $1.0M PAY | 1.20 | +107.1% |
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | +0.0% | $221K PAY | 0.93 | +100.0% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +10.6% | $476.0M REV | 1.18 | +90.9% |
Other Individual and Family Services | +0.0% | $402K PAY | 1.10 | +88.9% |
Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $57K PAY | 0.99 | +87.5% |
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | +0.0% | $157K PAY | 1.48 | +85.7% |
Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings | +0.0% | $229K PAY | 1.74 | +85.7% |
Janitorial Services | +0.0% | $227K PAY | 0.85 | +84.6% |
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores | +0.0% | $99K PAY | 0.74 | +83.3% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $103K PAY | 0.93 | +73.0% |
Exterminating and Pest Control Services | +0.0% | $507K PAY | 2.86 | +72.7% |
General Warehousing and Storage | +0.0% | $3.8M PAY | 2.79 | +72.7% |
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | +88.7% | $198K PAY | 1.13 | +70.0% |
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | +0.0% | $391K PAY | 0.74 | +70.0% |
Interior Design Services | +0.0% | $93K PAY | 1.41 | +66.7% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Auburn-Opelika:
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?