Active Local Businesses
2,402
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
103K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+1.5%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
29
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | +0.0% | $143K PAY | 1.49 | +100.0% |
Marketing Consulting Services | +0.0% | $583K PAY | 0.77 | +100.0% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $479K PAY | 0.86 | +100.0% |
Educational Support Services | +0.0% | $147K PAY | 3.81 | +83.3% |
Site Preparation Contractors | +0.0% | $287K PAY | 1.95 | +63.6% |
Office Administrative Services | +0.0% | $364K PAY | 1.22 | +57.1% |
Residential Property Managers | +0.0% | $434K PAY | 1.26 | +46.2% |
All Other General Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $200K PAY | 1.19 | +44.4% |
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | +57.0% | $5022.0M REV | 1.34 | +38.8% |
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | +94.5% | $144K PAY | 0.90 | +33.3% |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | +0.0% | $1.2M PAY | 5.18 | +33.3% |
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | +0.0% | $122K PAY | 1.07 | +25.0% |
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services | +0.0% | $91K PAY | 1.62 | +25.0% |
Fine Arts Schools | +0.0% | $96K PAY | 2.52 | +25.0% |
Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | +0.0% | $575K PAY | 2.11 | +22.7% |
Commercial Banking | +0.0% | $1.8M PAY | 1.53 | +20.8% |
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | +0.0% | $95K PAY | 1.24 | +20.0% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $133K PAY | 0.52 | +16.7% |
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | +0.0% | $230K PAY | 1.10 | +16.7% |
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | +0.0% | $146K PAY | 2.29 | +15.8% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Ithaca:
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?