Active Local Businesses
3,454
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
158K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+1.4%
🔥 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $80K PAY | 1.28 | +150.0% |
Nonresidential Property Managers | +0.0% | $500K PAY | 1.46 | +66.7% |
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | +0.0% | $219K PAY | 1.83 | +58.3% |
Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | +0.0% | $856K PAY | 1.42 | +57.1% |
Other Personal Care Services | +0.0% | $90K PAY | 1.22 | +50.0% |
All Other General Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $156K PAY | 0.94 | +45.5% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $122K PAY | 0.63 | +42.9% |
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | +0.0% | $139K PAY | 1.23 | +38.5% |
Finish Carpentry Contractors | +0.0% | $97K PAY | 0.91 | +37.5% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $175K PAY | 1.89 | +36.0% |
Temporary Help Services | +0.0% | $2.1M PAY | 0.92 | +33.3% |
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | +0.0% | $721K PAY | 0.76 | +33.3% |
All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | +0.0% | $156K PAY | 0.75 | +33.3% |
Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local | +0.0% | $687K PAY | 1.21 | +30.0% |
Other Individual and Family Services | +0.0% | $274K PAY | 1.64 | +27.8% |
Mobile Food Services | +0.0% | $77K PAY | 2.21 | +25.0% |
Software Publishers | +0.0% | $6.3M PAY | 1.96 | +18.2% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $335K PAY | 1.53 | +16.4% |
Limited-Service Restaurants | +12.8% | $901.0M REV | 1.13 | +16.0% |
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities | +0.0% | $648K PAY | 1.68 | +15.8% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for State College:
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?