Active Local Businesses
3,024
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
120K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+5.7%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
32
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | +0.0% | $228K PAY | 0.74 | +71.4% |
Tax Preparation Services | +79.2% | $42K PAY | 0.57 | +66.7% |
Sporting Goods Stores | +0.0% | $264K PAY | 1.62 | +66.7% |
Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores | +0.0% | $292K PAY | 3.73 | +66.7% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $151K PAY | 2.44 | +63.6% |
Framing Contractors | +0.0% | $354K PAY | 3.58 | +62.5% |
General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | +0.0% | $263K PAY | 0.88 | +60.0% |
Pharmacies and Drug Stores | +0.0% | $823K PAY | 1.27 | +45.5% |
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | +86.9% | $324K PAY | 1.15 | +44.4% |
Janitorial Services | +0.0% | $205K PAY | 1.18 | +38.9% |
All Other Personal Services | +0.0% | $58K PAY | 1.42 | +37.5% |
Roofing Contractors | +0.0% | $264K PAY | 1.40 | +37.5% |
Other Personal Care Services | +0.0% | $103K PAY | 1.49 | +36.4% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +6.7% | $49.0M REV | 1.58 | +35.5% |
Child and Youth Services | +0.0% | $1.1M PAY | 2.62 | +30.0% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $72K PAY | 1.04 | +28.6% |
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | +0.0% | $219K PAY | 2.02 | +27.3% |
Veterinary Services | +0.0% | $410K PAY | 1.85 | +26.7% |
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | +0.0% | $133K PAY | 1.67 | +25.0% |
Site Preparation Contractors | +0.0% | $129K PAY | 1.36 | +23.1% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Lawrence:
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?