Goldsboro, NC

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Goldsboro market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 13 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

2,705

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

118K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+4.2%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

32

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 58 opportunities

Medical Laboratories

Growth
+266.7%
Scale
$107K PAY
Saturation
2.77
11 establishments

Beauty Salons

Growth
+116.7%
Scale
$8797.0M REV
Saturation
0.63
422 establishments

Tobacco Stores

Growth
+110.0%
Scale
$39K PAY
Saturation
4.26
21 establishments

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$179K PAY
Saturation
0.55
14 establishments

Nail Salons

Growth
+83.3%
Scale
$6313.0M REV
Saturation
1.30
161 establishments

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

Growth
+71.4%
Scale
$696K PAY
Saturation
1.27
12 establishments

Convenience Stores

Growth
+57.1%
Scale
$43K PAY
Saturation
2.52
22 establishments

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$52K PAY
Saturation
1.28
12 establishments

Janitorial Services

Growth
+37.5%
Scale
$331K PAY
Saturation
1.35
22 establishments

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings

Growth
+33.3%
Scale
$53K PAY
Saturation
0.89
16 establishments

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Growth
+33.3%
Scale
$560K PAY
Saturation
1.37
36 establishments

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Growth
+27.3%
Scale
$291K PAY
Saturation
1.39
14 establishments

Site Preparation Contractors

Growth
+26.7%
Scale
$1.2M PAY
Saturation
2.10
19 establishments

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Growth
+25.0%
Scale
$168K PAY
Saturation
1.09
10 establishments

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Growth
+22.7%
Scale
$456K PAY
Saturation
1.38
27 establishments

All Other General Merchandise Stores

Growth
+20.0%
Scale
$169K PAY
Saturation
3.36
36 establishments

Full-Service Restaurants

Growth
+19.0%
Scale
$393K PAY
Saturation
1.23
86 establishments

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

Growth
+17.6%
Scale
$69K PAY
Saturation
0.50
20 establishments

Home Health Care Services

Growth
+15.4%
Scale
$638K PAY
Saturation
1.55
15 establishments

Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)

Growth
+13.6%
Scale
$939K PAY
Saturation
1.71
25 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Goldsboro:

1

Demographic Fit

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).

2

Regulatory Check

Verify local licensing requirements. High barriers to entry often protect "High Yield" sectors from new competition.

3

Competitor Health

Investigate the "Momentum" sectors. Are existing businesses thriving, or is the growth due to high turnover and failure rates?