Active Local Businesses
22,892
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
558K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+8.3%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
155
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Other Management Consulting Services | +0.0% | $75K PAY | 0.47 | +300.0% |
Mobile Food Services | +0.0% | $82K PAY | 1.71 | +200.0% |
Medical Laboratories | +0.0% | $1.4M PAY | 0.36 | +180.0% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $231K PAY | 1.09 | +165.0% |
Facilities Support Services | +0.0% | $1.6M PAY | 0.55 | +120.0% |
Other Community Housing Services | +0.0% | $309K PAY | 2.38 | +118.2% |
Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate | +0.0% | $245K PAY | 10.71 | +112.5% |
Land Subdivision | +0.0% | $103K PAY | 1.26 | +100.0% |
Convention and Trade Show Organizers | +0.0% | $2.2M PAY | 1.11 | +100.0% |
Community Food Services | +0.0% | $231K PAY | 1.44 | +100.0% |
Fruit and Vegetable Retailers | +0.0% | $42K PAY | 1.50 | +85.7% |
All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) | +0.0% | $327K PAY | 1.26 | +80.0% |
Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing | +0.0% | $759K PAY | 1.26 | +80.0% |
Miscellaneous Intermediation | +0.0% | $327K PAY | 0.46 | +75.0% |
All Other Outpatient Care Centers | +0.0% | $1.3M PAY | 0.97 | +70.4% |
Nail Salons | +82.9% | $131K PAY | 0.69 | +67.6% |
Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers | +0.0% | $596K PAY | 1.81 | +66.7% |
All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing | +0.0% | $422K PAY | 3.41 | +62.5% |
Home Health Care Services | +0.0% | $1.9M PAY | 0.70 | +59.5% |
Other Activities Related to Real Estate | +0.0% | $244K PAY | 0.75 | +57.7% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Portland-South Portland:
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?