Active Local Businesses
10,928
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
281K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+7.9%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
111
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exam Preparation and Tutoring | +0.0% | $321K PAY | 1.24 | +225.0% |
Motion Picture and Video Production | +0.0% | $205K PAY | 0.84 | +220.0% |
General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | +0.0% | $539K PAY | 0.17 | +175.0% |
Nail Salons | +75.4% | $91K PAY | 0.89 | +126.7% |
Other Computer Related Services | +0.0% | $306K PAY | 0.72 | +100.0% |
Elementary and Secondary Schools | +0.0% | $846K PAY | 1.22 | +87.5% |
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | +0.0% | $441K PAY | 0.63 | +83.3% |
Mobile Food Services | +0.0% | $232K PAY | 1.24 | +77.8% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $87K PAY | 1.35 | +76.5% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $225K PAY | 1.35 | +72.5% |
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | +88.6% | $15742.0M REV | 1.12 | +69.2% |
Florists | +0.0% | $102K PAY | 1.92 | +69.2% |
All Other Outpatient Care Centers | +0.0% | $1.5M PAY | 1.24 | +68.8% |
All Other General Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $267K PAY | 0.43 | +61.5% |
Retail Bakeries | +0.0% | $259K PAY | 1.67 | +60.0% |
Other Gasoline Stations | +0.0% | $428K PAY | 1.36 | +54.5% |
Recreational Goods Rental | +61.3% | $141K PAY | 4.63 | +50.0% |
Other Personal Care Services | +0.0% | $152K PAY | 0.68 | +50.0% |
Other Individual and Family Services | +0.0% | $804K PAY | 1.05 | +50.0% |
Educational Support Services | +0.0% | $127K PAY | 1.41 | +50.0% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles:
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?