Walla Walla, WA

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Walla Walla market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 9 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

1,495

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

62K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+6.2%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

21

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers

Growth
+400.0%
Scale
$328K PAY
Saturation
54.38
20 establishments

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)

Growth
+114.3%
Scale
$128K PAY
Saturation
3.43
30 establishments

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

Growth
+78.6%
Scale
$81K PAY
Saturation
0.99
25 establishments

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Growth
+44.4%
Scale
$324K PAY
Saturation
0.81
13 establishments

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$257K PAY
Saturation
1.68
10 establishments

Site Preparation Contractors

Growth
+40.0%
Scale
$238K PAY
Saturation
2.44
14 establishments

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Growth
+40.0%
Scale
$73.0M REV
Saturation
1.62
24 establishments

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

Growth
+37.5%
Scale
$149K PAY
Saturation
2.01
57 establishments

Beauty Salons

Growth
+33.3%
Scale
$4841.0M REV
Saturation
0.62
120 establishments

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

Growth
+33.3%
Scale
$240K PAY
Saturation
1.53
12 establishments

Janitorial Services

Growth
+26.3%
Scale
$240K PAY
Saturation
2.32
24 establishments

Portfolio Management

Growth
+22.2%
Scale
$289K PAY
Saturation
1.65
11 establishments

Wineries

Growth
+19.4%
Scale
$494K PAY
Saturation
122.64
74 establishments

Nail Salons

Growth
+16.7%
Scale
$263.0M REV
Saturation
1.31
16 establishments

Landscaping Services

Growth
+10.0%
Scale
$166K PAY
Saturation
1.86
33 establishments

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Growth
+9.1%
Scale
$314K PAY
Saturation
2.06
12 establishments

Electric Power Distribution

Growth
+9.1%
Scale
$1.2M PAY
Saturation
12.40
12 establishments

Limited-Service Restaurants

Growth
+5.9%
Scale
$462K PAY
Saturation
0.88
36 establishments

Tax Preparation Services

Growth
—
Scale
$55K PAY
Saturation
1.17
16 establishments

Offices of Dentists

Growth
—
Scale
$333K PAY
Saturation
1.39
29 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Walla Walla:

1

Demographic Fit

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).

2

Regulatory Check

Verify local licensing requirements. High barriers to entry often protect "High Yield" sectors from new competition.

3

Competitor Health

Investigate the "Momentum" sectors. Are existing businesses thriving, or is the growth due to high turnover and failure rates?