Active Local Businesses
4,343
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
155K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+3.7%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
59
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Site Preparation Contractors | +0.0% | $413K PAY | 1.49 | +144.4% |
Other Clothing Stores | +0.0% | $217K PAY | 3.26 | +133.3% |
Office Administrative Services | +0.0% | $2.4M PAY | 0.90 | +116.7% |
Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units | +0.0% | $150K PAY | 2.08 | +87.5% |
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | +0.0% | $229K PAY | 0.56 | +71.4% |
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | +0.0% | $93K PAY | 0.67 | +66.7% |
Investment Advice | +0.0% | $133K PAY | 1.09 | +66.7% |
Tax Preparation Services | +78.0% | $88K PAY | 1.17 | +62.5% |
Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores | +0.0% | $172K PAY | 1.61 | +57.1% |
Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $81K PAY | 1.96 | +55.6% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +26.9% | $464.0M REV | 1.14 | +52.0% |
Automotive Glass Replacement Shops | +0.0% | $209K PAY | 3.81 | +42.9% |
Used Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $203K PAY | 1.35 | +42.9% |
Portfolio Management | +0.0% | $366K PAY | 0.99 | +41.7% |
Janitorial Services | +0.0% | $435K PAY | 1.20 | +28.0% |
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | +56.5% | $2.9M PAY | 1.40 | +26.7% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $117K PAY | 0.38 | +25.0% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $107K PAY | 0.54 | +25.0% |
Other Personal Care Services | +0.0% | $135K PAY | 0.79 | +25.0% |
General Automotive Repair | +0.0% | $198K PAY | 0.78 | +25.0% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Hattiesburg:
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?