Active Local Businesses
1,698
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
83K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
-0.4%
⚠️ Trailing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
16
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Used Car Dealers | +0.0% | $102K PAY | 2.39 | +42.9% |
Veterinary Services | +0.0% | $365K PAY | 1.78 | +42.9% |
All Other General Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $230K PAY | 3.15 | +41.2% |
New Car Dealers | +0.0% | $2.4M PAY | 3.06 | +37.5% |
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | +93.4% | $227K PAY | 0.65 | +33.3% |
Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance | +0.0% | $328K PAY | 2.43 | +27.3% |
Nail Salons | +57.7% | $174.0M REV | 1.84 | +22.2% |
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores | +0.0% | $194K PAY | 1.81 | +22.2% |
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | +0.0% | $593K PAY | 1.34 | +19.0% |
Commercial Banking | +0.0% | $1.2M PAY | 1.45 | +18.8% |
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | +0.0% | $206K PAY | 1.82 | +18.2% |
Landscaping Services | +0.0% | $166K PAY | 1.30 | +18.2% |
Offices of Lawyers | +0.0% | $213K PAY | 0.95 | +17.4% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +16.0% | $24.0M REV | 1.44 | +16.7% |
Janitorial Services | +0.0% | $208K PAY | 1.29 | +15.4% |
Other Building Material Dealers | +0.0% | $460K PAY | 3.49 | +15.4% |
Machine Shops | +0.0% | $2.1M PAY | 3.58 | +11.1% |
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | +56.5% | $2657.0M REV | 0.57 | +5.3% |
General Automotive Repair | +0.0% | $155K PAY | 1.57 | +4.8% |
Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | +0.0% | $225K PAY | 7.51 | — |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Elmira:
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?