Medford, OR

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Medford market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 37 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

7,929

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

223K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+6.9%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

80

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 156 opportunities

Recreational Vehicle Dealers

Growth
+150.0%
Scale
$1.0M PAY
Saturation
5.23
10 establishments

Payroll Services

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$731K PAY
Saturation
1.59
12 establishments

Mobile Food Services

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$49K PAY
Saturation
1.71
16 establishments

Other Personal Care Services

Growth
+91.7%
Scale
$81K PAY
Saturation
0.91
23 establishments

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Growth
+90.0%
Scale
$832K PAY
Saturation
1.51
19 establishments

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

Growth
+88.9%
Scale
$127K PAY
Saturation
0.86
17 establishments

Real Estate Credit

Growth
+81.8%
Scale
$691K PAY
Saturation
1.57
20 establishments

Nail Salons

Growth
+71.4%
Scale
$4575.0M REV
Saturation
0.43
176 establishments

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers

Growth
+71.4%
Scale
$1.4M PAY
Saturation
1.56
12 establishments

Support Activities for Forestry

Growth
+57.4%
Scale
$1.0M PAY
Saturation
74.28
74 establishments

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

Growth
+57.1%
Scale
$362K PAY
Saturation
0.88
11 establishments

Tobacco Stores

Growth
+54.2%
Scale
$122K PAY
Saturation
2.29
37 establishments

Other Individual and Family Services

Growth
+51.9%
Scale
$488K PAY
Saturation
1.41
41 establishments

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$232K PAY
Saturation
0.57
55 establishments

All Other Specialty Food Stores

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$475K PAY
Saturation
2.67
12 establishments

Wineries

Growth
+43.5%
Scale
$318K PAY
Saturation
10.56
33 establishments

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$108K PAY
Saturation
0.71
10 establishments

New Car Dealers

Growth
+42.1%
Scale
$4.0M PAY
Saturation
1.63
27 establishments

Software Publishers

Growth
+40.0%
Scale
$3.7M PAY
Saturation
1.02
14 establishments

Food Service Contractors

Growth
+40.0%
Scale
$516K PAY
Saturation
0.61
14 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Medford:

1

Demographic Fit

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).

2

Regulatory Check

Verify local licensing requirements. High barriers to entry often protect "High Yield" sectors from new competition.

3

Competitor Health

Investigate the "Momentum" sectors. Are existing businesses thriving, or is the growth due to high turnover and failure rates?