Active Local Businesses
12,600
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
435K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+10.2%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
132
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barber Shops | +90.8% | $119K PAY | 1.08 | +175.0% |
Other Residential Care Facilities | +0.0% | $364K PAY | 1.55 | +120.0% |
Fruit and Vegetable Retailers | +0.0% | $115K PAY | 2.69 | +116.7% |
All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction | +0.0% | $34K PAY | 0.99 | +100.0% |
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | +0.0% | $234K PAY | 1.03 | +94.7% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $296K PAY | 0.93 | +92.3% |
Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders | +0.0% | $1.4M PAY | 60.94 | +87.5% |
Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance | +0.0% | $849K PAY | 1.01 | +85.7% |
Exam Preparation and Tutoring | +0.0% | $96K PAY | 1.02 | +85.7% |
Miscellaneous Intermediation | +0.0% | $167K PAY | 0.77 | +85.7% |
All Other Personal Services | +0.0% | $67K PAY | 0.55 | +80.0% |
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | +0.0% | $2.7M PAY | 1.37 | +76.5% |
Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings | +0.0% | $86K PAY | 0.89 | +75.0% |
Paint and Wallpaper Retailers | +0.0% | $297K PAY | 1.58 | +75.0% |
Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing | +0.0% | $1.8M PAY | 2.57 | +75.0% |
Mobile Food Services | +0.0% | $58K PAY | 2.12 | +73.7% |
Marketing Consulting Services | +0.0% | $103K PAY | 0.39 | +68.8% |
Temporary Help Services | +0.0% | $955K PAY | 1.16 | +67.7% |
Caterers | +0.0% | $257K PAY | 0.88 | +66.7% |
Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers | +0.0% | $122K PAY | 1.17 | +66.7% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Salem:
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?