Active Local Businesses
2,436
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
103K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+0.0%
⚠️ 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Other Accounting Services | +57.4% | $2.3M PAY | 1.73 | +233.3% |
Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices | +0.0% | $9.8M PAY | 4.79 | +157.9% |
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities | +0.0% | $595K PAY | 3.45 | +123.1% |
Child and Youth Services | +0.0% | $845K PAY | 3.10 | +71.4% |
Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | +0.0% | $713K PAY | 7.50 | +71.4% |
Electric Power Distribution | +0.0% | $5.8M PAY | 7.73 | +71.4% |
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | +0.0% | $735K PAY | 1.35 | +62.5% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $259K PAY | 0.40 | +60.0% |
General Freight Trucking, Local | +0.0% | $209K PAY | 1.73 | +46.2% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $72K PAY | 2.60 | +44.4% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +17.6% | $48.0M REV | 0.67 | +40.0% |
All Other General Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $285K PAY | 2.57 | +27.3% |
Portfolio Management | +0.0% | $488K PAY | 1.31 | +16.7% |
Other Gambling Industries | +0.0% | $102K PAY | 22.77 | +15.4% |
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores | +0.0% | $110K PAY | 1.73 | +15.4% |
Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | +0.0% | $2.1M PAY | 2.40 | +15.4% |
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | +0.0% | $2.3M PAY | 0.85 | +13.3% |
Limited-Service Restaurants | +19.8% | $865.0M REV | 1.17 | +10.0% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $150K PAY | 0.79 | +4.0% |
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | +0.0% | $133K PAY | 3.88 | +2.8% |
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?