Active Local Businesses
5,961
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
155K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+4.8%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
92
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mobile Food Services | +0.0% | $91K PAY | 2.35 | +325.0% |
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | +85.4% | $7875.0M REV | 1.28 | +100.0% |
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | +0.0% | $548K PAY | 0.75 | +80.0% |
Marketing Consulting Services | +0.0% | $278K PAY | 1.12 | +71.4% |
Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores | +0.0% | $179K PAY | 1.92 | +66.7% |
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services | +0.0% | $75K PAY | 1.04 | +60.0% |
Offices of Podiatrists | +27.3% | $261K PAY | 1.81 | +60.0% |
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | +0.0% | $259K PAY | 0.59 | +58.3% |
Siding Contractors | +0.0% | $450K PAY | 2.11 | +57.1% |
Other Personal Care Services | +0.0% | $48K PAY | 0.71 | +55.6% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $138K PAY | 1.12 | +55.6% |
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | +0.0% | $329K PAY | 0.55 | +55.6% |
Investment Advice | +0.0% | $127K PAY | 1.20 | +54.5% |
Other Direct Selling Establishments | +0.0% | $162K PAY | 2.06 | +42.1% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $139K PAY | 0.92 | +40.9% |
Residential Property Managers | +0.0% | $356K PAY | 0.56 | +40.0% |
Recreational Goods Rental | +50.0% | $112K PAY | 15.16 | +37.5% |
Framing Contractors | +0.0% | $228K PAY | 1.56 | +37.5% |
Grantmaking Foundations | +0.0% | $231K PAY | 1.48 | +37.5% |
Janitorial Services | +0.0% | $214K PAY | 1.09 | +36.4% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Traverse City:
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?