Active Local Businesses
11,071
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
388K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+16.9%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
102
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Other Activities Related to Real Estate | +0.0% | $149K PAY | 1.83 | +230.8% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $58K PAY | 1.54 | +220.0% |
Other Individual and Family Services | +0.0% | $149K PAY | 0.75 | +211.1% |
Mobile Food Services | +0.0% | $67K PAY | 1.74 | +200.0% |
All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | +0.0% | $307K PAY | 1.31 | +200.0% |
Nail Salons | +97.1% | $27320.0M REV | 0.48 | +183.3% |
Car Washes | +0.0% | $128K PAY | 1.92 | +123.5% |
Other Management Consulting Services | +0.0% | $67K PAY | 1.36 | +122.2% |
Other Services Related to Advertising | +0.0% | $54K PAY | 1.54 | +120.0% |
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | +0.0% | $35K PAY | 0.33 | +116.7% |
Site Preparation Contractors | +0.0% | $380K PAY | 1.41 | +107.7% |
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | +0.0% | $93K PAY | 1.03 | +100.0% |
Credit Unions | +0.0% | $680K PAY | 1.20 | +91.7% |
General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | +0.0% | $537K PAY | 1.46 | +87.0% |
All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance | +0.0% | $187K PAY | 2.64 | +85.7% |
All Other Outpatient Care Centers | +0.0% | $1.4M PAY | 1.08 | +83.3% |
All Other Consumer Goods Rental | +71.0% | $641.0M REV | 1.86 | +80.0% |
Tile and Terrazzo Contractors | +0.0% | $149K PAY | 2.34 | +78.6% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $147K PAY | 1.01 | +76.9% |
Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings | +0.0% | $102K PAY | 2.09 | +72.7% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Ocala:
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?