Active Local Businesses
3,358
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
141K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+8.9%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
47
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Food Service Contractors | +0.0% | $180K PAY | 2.60 | +766.7% |
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | +0.0% | $154K PAY | 0.69 | +116.7% |
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | +0.0% | $2.0M PAY | 2.55 | +100.0% |
Other Activities Related to Real Estate | +0.0% | $75K PAY | 1.26 | +100.0% |
Roofing Contractors | +0.0% | $263K PAY | 1.28 | +83.3% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +11.4% | $219K PAY | 1.06 | +72.2% |
Other Individual and Family Services | +0.0% | $579K PAY | 1.26 | +60.0% |
Janitorial Services | +0.0% | $388K PAY | 1.16 | +58.8% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $202K PAY | 0.93 | +50.0% |
All Other General Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $187K PAY | 2.16 | +50.0% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $89K PAY | 0.77 | +46.7% |
Site Preparation Contractors | +0.0% | $1.1M PAY | 3.56 | +43.8% |
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | +0.0% | $289K PAY | 1.07 | +42.9% |
Other Personal Care Services | +0.0% | $147K PAY | 0.90 | +42.9% |
Shoe Stores | +0.0% | $130K PAY | 1.62 | +42.9% |
Tax Preparation Services | +61.1% | $226.0M REV | 0.72 | +40.0% |
All Other Outpatient Care Centers | +0.0% | $7.2M PAY | 1.60 | +37.5% |
All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | +0.0% | $65K PAY | 1.62 | +33.3% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $128K PAY | 1.24 | +32.6% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $69K PAY | 1.85 | +30.0% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Morgantown:
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?