Active Local Businesses
3,121
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
115K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+35.5%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
46
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Recreational Goods Rental | +47.6% | $679.0M REV | 14.68 | +266.7% |
Boat Dealers | +26.1% | $915.0M REV | 15.34 | +240.0% |
Other Individual and Family Services | +0.0% | $428K PAY | 1.12 | +225.0% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +19.5% | $237.0M REV | 1.23 | +200.0% |
RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds | +0.0% | $124K PAY | 12.20 | +180.0% |
Engineering Services | +0.0% | $684K PAY | 0.55 | +175.0% |
Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings | +0.0% | $132K PAY | 1.28 | +150.0% |
Credit Unions | +0.0% | $633K PAY | 1.68 | +150.0% |
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | +0.0% | $206K PAY | 0.98 | +142.9% |
All Other General Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $156K PAY | 2.42 | +142.9% |
Janitorial Services | +0.0% | $139K PAY | 0.98 | +133.3% |
All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | +0.0% | $412K PAY | 1.36 | +125.0% |
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | +0.0% | $520K PAY | 2.15 | +114.3% |
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities | +0.0% | $1.1M PAY | 1.57 | +112.5% |
Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | +0.0% | $151K PAY | 6.66 | +109.1% |
Marinas | +0.0% | $370K PAY | 47.60 | +104.3% |
New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) | +0.0% | $127K PAY | 0.66 | +100.0% |
Portfolio Management | +0.0% | $357K PAY | 1.45 | +100.0% |
General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | +0.0% | $1.6M PAY | 0.77 | +100.0% |
Car Washes | +0.0% | $61K PAY | 1.63 | +100.0% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Sandusky:
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?