Active Local Businesses
7,663
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
281K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+5.6%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
94
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | +90.2% | $164K PAY | 0.59 | +100.0% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $276K PAY | 0.70 | +100.0% |
All Other Health and Personal Care Stores | +0.0% | $360K PAY | 1.82 | +87.5% |
Nail Salons | +70.3% | $302K PAY | 0.37 | +83.3% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $151K PAY | 0.92 | +77.8% |
Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings | +0.0% | $237K PAY | 0.79 | +71.4% |
Caterers | +0.0% | $191K PAY | 0.91 | +66.7% |
Family Planning Centers | +0.0% | $272K PAY | 4.29 | +57.1% |
Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing | +0.0% | $799K PAY | 2.60 | +57.1% |
All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction | +0.0% | $151K PAY | 1.69 | +57.1% |
Recreational Goods Rental | +53.8% | $240K PAY | 5.94 | +50.0% |
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | +0.0% | $580K PAY | 0.27 | +50.0% |
All Other Personal Services | +0.0% | $42K PAY | 0.57 | +50.0% |
Advertising Agencies | +0.0% | $812K PAY | 1.14 | +50.0% |
Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers | +0.0% | $542K PAY | 2.03 | +50.0% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $182K PAY | 1.19 | +46.7% |
Siding Contractors | +0.0% | $296K PAY | 2.21 | +45.5% |
All Other Outpatient Care Centers | +0.0% | $2.1M PAY | 1.71 | +45.0% |
Sports and Recreation Instruction | +0.0% | $76K PAY | 0.73 | +44.4% |
RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds | +0.0% | $107K PAY | 3.23 | +42.9% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Duluth:
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?