Active Local Businesses
5,519
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
209K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+2.8%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
63
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Other Personal Care Services | +0.0% | $72K PAY | 1.24 | +120.0% |
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | +87.2% | $5466.0M REV | 0.96 | +111.1% |
All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) | +0.0% | $300K PAY | 1.06 | +100.0% |
Mobile Food Services | +0.0% | $62K PAY | 1.69 | +83.3% |
Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists | +77.5% | $219K PAY | 1.22 | +80.0% |
General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | +0.0% | $266K PAY | 0.50 | +77.8% |
Janitorial Services | +0.0% | $246K PAY | 1.05 | +56.0% |
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | +0.0% | $473K PAY | 2.91 | +50.0% |
New Car Dealers | +0.0% | $2.9M PAY | 1.39 | +45.5% |
Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units | +0.0% | $104K PAY | 1.98 | +42.9% |
Graphic Design Services | +0.0% | $132K PAY | 1.16 | +42.9% |
Septic Tank and Related Services | +0.0% | $623K PAY | 5.71 | +42.9% |
All Other Health and Personal Care Stores | +0.0% | $232K PAY | 2.63 | +40.0% |
Family Clothing Stores | +0.0% | $523K PAY | 1.37 | +40.0% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $343K PAY | 1.26 | +38.8% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $121K PAY | 1.60 | +38.5% |
Roofing Contractors | +0.0% | $158K PAY | 1.89 | +36.8% |
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | +0.0% | $235K PAY | 1.31 | +36.4% |
Jewelry Stores | +0.0% | $177K PAY | 1.11 | +33.3% |
Real Estate Credit | +0.0% | $965K PAY | 1.35 | +33.3% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Chico:
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?