Active Local Businesses
3,579
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
157K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+11.7%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
44
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $55K PAY | 1.19 | +400.0% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +29.6% | $151K PAY | 0.64 | +280.0% |
Sports and Recreation Instruction | +0.0% | $231K PAY | 1.51 | +175.0% |
Site Preparation Contractors | +0.0% | $172K PAY | 1.61 | +110.0% |
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | +0.0% | $336K PAY | 0.94 | +100.0% |
Roofing Contractors | +0.0% | $234K PAY | 1.49 | +85.7% |
New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) | +0.0% | $81K PAY | 0.80 | +77.8% |
Electronics Stores | +0.0% | $117K PAY | 2.17 | +66.7% |
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | +0.0% | $224K PAY | 1.69 | +62.5% |
Used Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $220K PAY | 1.68 | +57.1% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $76K PAY | 0.56 | +52.4% |
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | +0.0% | $913K PAY | 1.17 | +45.5% |
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | +0.0% | $1.1M PAY | 1.62 | +35.3% |
Car Washes | +0.0% | $193K PAY | 1.77 | +33.3% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $268K PAY | 0.62 | +31.8% |
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | +0.0% | $235K PAY | 1.20 | +25.6% |
Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | +0.0% | $1.4M PAY | 6.26 | +25.0% |
Residential Property Managers | +0.0% | $83K PAY | 0.47 | +25.0% |
Wired Telecommunications Carriers | +0.0% | $1.1M PAY | 1.75 | +23.1% |
Offices of Certified Public Accountants | +12.9% | $251K PAY | 1.42 | +22.7% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Decatur:
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?