Active Local Businesses
2,165
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
103K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
-2.5%
⚠️ Trailing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
33
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Landscaping Services | +0.0% | $264K PAY | 1.43 | +56.5% |
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores | +0.0% | $91K PAY | 3.09 | +33.3% |
Other Building Material Dealers | +0.0% | $571K PAY | 2.20 | +33.3% |
All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) | +0.0% | $521K PAY | 3.26 | +30.8% |
Site Preparation Contractors | +0.0% | $862K PAY | 1.60 | +30.0% |
Credit Unions | +0.0% | $546K PAY | 5.39 | +22.2% |
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) | +0.0% | $26K PAY | 1.61 | +20.0% |
Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | +0.0% | $350K PAY | 1.59 | +20.0% |
General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | +0.0% | $404K PAY | 1.04 | +18.2% |
Pharmacies and Drug Stores | +0.0% | $411K PAY | 2.30 | +17.6% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $175K PAY | 1.03 | +15.4% |
Offices of Optometrists | +0.0% | $145K PAY | 2.34 | +10.0% |
Portfolio Management | +0.0% | $485K PAY | 1.37 | +8.3% |
Tax Preparation Services | +58.8% | $68K PAY | 2.29 | +7.7% |
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities | +0.0% | $381K PAY | 4.17 | +6.9% |
Full-Service Restaurants | +10.1% | $401K PAY | 1.29 | +6.0% |
Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $254K PAY | 1.61 | +3.3% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $214K PAY | 0.31 | — |
Beauty Salons | +93.0% | $8067.0M REV | 1.14 | — |
All Other General Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $171K PAY | 2.18 | — |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Bay City:
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?