Active Local Businesses
6,455
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
275K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+8.9%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
64
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nail Salons | +95.1% | $17472.0M REV | 0.72 | +180.0% |
Medical Laboratories | +0.0% | $95K PAY | 1.20 | +120.0% |
Food Service Contractors | +0.0% | $527K PAY | 2.60 | +110.0% |
Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $74K PAY | 1.34 | +92.9% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $131K PAY | 0.50 | +85.7% |
Other Individual and Family Services | +0.0% | $398K PAY | 1.27 | +73.3% |
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services | +0.0% | $183K PAY | 0.86 | +71.4% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +20.5% | $293.0M REV | 0.74 | +66.7% |
Office Administrative Services | +0.0% | $308K PAY | 0.88 | +63.6% |
Other Personal Care Services | +0.0% | $128K PAY | 0.73 | +62.5% |
General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | +0.0% | $600K PAY | 1.18 | +52.0% |
Tire Dealers | +0.0% | $326K PAY | 2.54 | +50.0% |
Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings | +0.0% | $223K PAY | 1.01 | +42.9% |
Roofing Contractors | +0.0% | $443K PAY | 1.44 | +42.9% |
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | +0.0% | $567K PAY | 0.92 | +42.9% |
General Automotive Repair | +0.0% | $188K PAY | 0.77 | +40.0% |
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | +0.0% | $1.0M PAY | 1.20 | +40.0% |
All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | +0.0% | $358K PAY | 0.95 | +37.5% |
Other Clothing Stores | +0.0% | $167K PAY | 1.81 | +37.5% |
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores | +0.0% | $100K PAY | 0.96 | +35.7% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Tuscaloosa:
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?