Active Local Businesses
1,807
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
84K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+2.9%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
21
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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Showing 20 of 46 opportunities
| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Janitorial Services | +0.0% | $237K PAY | 1.10 | +133.3% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $206K PAY | 0.42 | +62.5% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $259K PAY | 1.24 | +57.1% |
Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $80K PAY | 1.46 | +42.9% |
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | +0.0% | $388K PAY | 1.06 | +37.5% |
All Other General Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $142K PAY | 2.26 | +35.7% |
Temporary Help Services | +0.0% | $1.7M PAY | 3.26 | +23.5% |
Child Care Services | +0.0% | $177K PAY | 2.10 | +23.1% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $177K PAY | 1.39 | +16.7% |
Food Service Contractors | +0.0% | $242K PAY | 2.74 | +15.4% |
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | +0.0% | $668K PAY | 1.17 | +14.3% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +0.0% | $197K PAY | 1.06 | +13.3% |
Landscaping Services | +0.0% | $204K PAY | 1.18 | +13.0% |
Limited-Service Restaurants | +5.7% | $398K PAY | 1.30 | +11.9% |
All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) | +0.0% | $143K PAY | 2.20 | +11.1% |
Offices of Lawyers | +0.0% | $298K PAY | 0.64 | +11.1% |
Child and Youth Services | +0.0% | $599K PAY | 3.69 | +10.0% |
Offices of Chiropractors | +0.0% | $182K PAY | 1.49 | +10.0% |
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | +0.0% | $179K PAY | 1.67 | +9.1% |
Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $197K PAY | 1.55 | +8.3% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Midland:
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?