Active Local Businesses
5,886
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
227K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+7.7%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
63
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marketing Consulting Services | +0.0% | $74K PAY | 0.33 | +175.0% |
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | +0.0% | $246K PAY | 0.89 | +163.6% |
Other Residential Care Facilities | +0.0% | $425K PAY | 4.41 | +150.0% |
Car Washes | +0.0% | $281K PAY | 0.81 | +100.0% |
Real Estate Credit | +0.0% | $440K PAY | 1.08 | +83.3% |
Special Needs Transportation | +0.0% | $507K PAY | 5.53 | +71.4% |
Software Publishers | +0.0% | $5.9M PAY | 0.91 | +66.7% |
Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | +0.0% | $2.2M PAY | 1.97 | +66.7% |
Home Health Care Services | +0.0% | $1.2M PAY | 1.22 | +63.2% |
Nonresidential Property Managers | +0.0% | $303K PAY | 1.15 | +62.5% |
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services | +0.0% | $164K PAY | 1.64 | +62.5% |
Residential Property Managers | +0.0% | $551K PAY | 0.62 | +60.0% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +13.8% | $214K PAY | 1.04 | +60.0% |
Finish Carpentry Contractors | +0.0% | $281K PAY | 1.35 | +58.8% |
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | +0.0% | $239K PAY | 0.72 | +56.3% |
Other Personal Care Services | +0.0% | $143K PAY | 1.03 | +50.0% |
Credit Unions | +0.0% | $1.2M PAY | 1.01 | +50.0% |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | +0.0% | $430.8M PAY | 1.26 | +42.9% |
Siding Contractors | +0.0% | $81K PAY | 5.02 | +42.1% |
Janitorial Services | +0.0% | $233K PAY | 0.96 | +41.4% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Rochester:
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?