Active Local Businesses
15,746
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
555K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+8.1%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
131
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $96K PAY | 0.98 | +161.5% |
Other Management Consulting Services | +0.0% | $137K PAY | 0.73 | +157.1% |
Other Activities Related to Real Estate | +0.0% | $303K PAY | 0.90 | +150.0% |
Professional Employer Organizations | +0.0% | $2.8M PAY | 2.00 | +150.0% |
Breweries | +0.0% | $299K PAY | 2.30 | +125.0% |
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | +0.0% | $300K PAY | 0.91 | +90.0% |
Photography Studios, Portrait | +0.0% | $67K PAY | 0.90 | +88.9% |
Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units | +0.0% | $69K PAY | 0.42 | +85.7% |
Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance | +0.0% | $104K PAY | 5.87 | +83.3% |
Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers | +0.0% | $1.4M PAY | 0.97 | +77.8% |
Other Computer Related Services | +0.0% | $184K PAY | 0.65 | +75.0% |
All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance | +0.0% | $152K PAY | 1.47 | +71.4% |
Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing | +0.0% | $1.7M PAY | 3.75 | +66.7% |
Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing | +0.0% | $468K PAY | 2.84 | +66.7% |
Truss Manufacturing | +0.0% | $1.9M PAY | 15.21 | +66.7% |
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities | +0.0% | $775K PAY | 1.58 | +66.7% |
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | +0.0% | $2.1M PAY | 0.92 | +64.9% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $525K PAY | 0.73 | +61.1% |
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | +0.0% | $57K PAY | 0.57 | +60.0% |
Facilities Support Services | +0.0% | $338K PAY | 1.12 | +60.0% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Lancaster:
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?