Active Local Businesses
3,055
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
179K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+6.4%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
42
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Other Gasoline Stations | +0.0% | $399K PAY | 3.45 | +100.0% |
Residential Property Managers | +0.0% | $113K PAY | 3.34 | +100.0% |
New Car Dealers | +0.0% | $3.3M PAY | 1.57 | +100.0% |
New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) | +0.0% | $156K PAY | 0.86 | +87.5% |
Child Care Services | +0.0% | $155K PAY | 1.96 | +84.6% |
General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload | +0.0% | $558K PAY | 4.46 | +75.0% |
General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | +0.0% | $346K PAY | 3.25 | +67.6% |
Motor Vehicle Towing | +0.0% | $180K PAY | 6.05 | +63.6% |
All Other General Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $295K PAY | 2.29 | +55.0% |
Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | +0.0% | $223K PAY | 4.30 | +50.0% |
Landscaping Services | +0.0% | $209K PAY | 0.45 | +45.5% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $87K PAY | 0.52 | +44.4% |
Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores | +0.0% | $224K PAY | 2.46 | +44.4% |
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | +0.0% | $169K PAY | 1.10 | +40.0% |
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores | +0.0% | $117K PAY | 1.30 | +40.0% |
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | +0.0% | $858K PAY | 1.84 | +37.5% |
Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | +0.0% | $661K PAY | 4.33 | +30.0% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $787K PAY | 0.54 | +29.4% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +28.8% | $226K PAY | 1.63 | +27.3% |
General Freight Trucking, Local | +0.0% | $162K PAY | 3.89 | +26.2% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for El Centro:
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?