Active Local Businesses
3,218
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
129K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
-58.3%
⚠️ Trailing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
33
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | +0.0% | $191K PAY | 13.56 | +250.0% |
Barber Shops | +95.2% | $672K PAY | 1.22 | — |
Child and Youth Services | +0.0% | $299K PAY | 2.17 | -8.3% |
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | +0.0% | $513K PAY | 2.93 | -11.8% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $208K PAY | 1.00 | -31.8% |
Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists | +62.5% | $650K PAY | 1.39 | -33.3% |
Flooring Contractors | +0.0% | $61K PAY | 3.16 | -35.7% |
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | +83.1% | $162K PAY | 1.13 | -38.1% |
All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | +0.0% | $385K PAY | 2.46 | -40.0% |
General Freight Trucking, Local | +0.0% | $180K PAY | 1.39 | -42.9% |
Other Individual and Family Services | +0.0% | $402K PAY | 1.36 | -46.7% |
Home Health Care Services | +0.0% | $1.3M PAY | 1.40 | -47.1% |
Car Washes | +0.0% | $303K PAY | 1.60 | -50.0% |
Food Service Contractors | +0.0% | $320K PAY | 1.07 | -50.0% |
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services | +0.0% | $122K PAY | 1.61 | -51.9% |
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | +0.0% | $245K PAY | 1.15 | -52.4% |
Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $64K PAY | 1.72 | -52.4% |
Tax Preparation Services | +67.7% | $72K PAY | 1.11 | -54.5% |
Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers | +0.0% | $2.2M PAY | 2.83 | -55.2% |
Nail Salons | +84.0% | $129K PAY | 1.43 | -56.8% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Salisbury:
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?