Active Local Businesses
16,453
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
598K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+4.2%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
127
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Other Management Consulting Services | +0.0% | $315K PAY | 0.71 | +260.0% |
Security Guards and Patrol Services | +0.0% | $2.3M PAY | 1.88 | +200.0% |
Retail Bakeries | +0.0% | $128K PAY | 1.36 | +133.3% |
Mobile Food Services | +0.0% | $92K PAY | 0.96 | +122.2% |
General Warehousing and Storage | +0.0% | $4.7M PAY | 3.35 | +118.2% |
Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $63K PAY | 0.86 | +103.7% |
Other Grantmaking and Giving Services | +0.0% | $631K PAY | 1.56 | +100.0% |
Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers | +0.0% | $343K PAY | 0.58 | +100.0% |
Exam Preparation and Tutoring | +0.0% | $225K PAY | 0.71 | +100.0% |
Private Mail Centers | +0.0% | $139K PAY | 0.77 | +100.0% |
Other Activities Related to Real Estate | +0.0% | $163K PAY | 0.81 | +83.3% |
All Other Personal Services | +0.0% | $75K PAY | 0.69 | +76.5% |
Community Food Services | +0.0% | $651K PAY | 2.36 | +70.0% |
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | +0.0% | $783K PAY | 1.33 | +69.6% |
Support Activities for Animal Production | +0.0% | $124K PAY | 1.39 | +66.7% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $350K PAY | 0.86 | +61.4% |
Human Rights Organizations | +0.0% | $623K PAY | 2.82 | +58.3% |
Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | +0.0% | $147K PAY | 0.57 | +57.1% |
Wineries | +0.0% | $149K PAY | 1.58 | +57.1% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $81K PAY | 0.89 | +52.4% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Harrisburg-Carlisle:
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?