Active Local Businesses
7,125
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
263K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+7.2%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
77
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload | +0.0% | $428K PAY | 1.71 | +225.0% |
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | +0.0% | $430K PAY | 1.05 | +150.0% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $54K PAY | 1.39 | +110.0% |
Office Administrative Services | +0.0% | $814K PAY | 0.81 | +100.0% |
Other Management Consulting Services | +0.0% | $133K PAY | 1.22 | +85.7% |
All Other Personal Services | +0.0% | $54K PAY | 1.87 | +78.9% |
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services | +0.0% | $94K PAY | 1.35 | +78.6% |
Nail Salons | +94.4% | $56K PAY | 0.39 | +66.7% |
Barber Shops | +93.8% | $2206.0M REV | 0.88 | +66.7% |
Mobile Food Services | +0.0% | $80K PAY | 2.75 | +60.0% |
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | +86.0% | $3667.0M REV | 0.72 | +58.3% |
Real Estate Credit | +0.0% | $463K PAY | 0.92 | +57.1% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +18.5% | $287.0M REV | 0.70 | +57.1% |
Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $80K PAY | 2.73 | +52.1% |
Exterminating and Pest Control Services | +0.0% | $419K PAY | 1.02 | +50.0% |
Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | +0.0% | $30K PAY | 1.09 | +42.9% |
Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | +0.0% | $264K PAY | 2.37 | +42.9% |
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | +0.0% | $279K PAY | 1.37 | +41.2% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $166K PAY | 1.10 | +39.7% |
Residential Property Managers | +0.0% | $247K PAY | 0.80 | +38.5% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Lynchburg:
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?