Active Local Businesses
200,586
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
6.3M
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+7.2%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
314
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Other Performing Arts Companies | +0.0% | $143K PAY | 2.46 | +240.0% |
Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | +0.0% | $1.3M PAY | 1.74 | +208.3% |
All Other Publishers | +0.0% | $907K PAY | 1.11 | +200.0% |
Amusement and Theme Parks | +0.0% | $1.9M PAY | 1.30 | +160.0% |
Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | +0.0% | $295K PAY | 0.71 | +160.0% |
Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | +0.0% | $485K PAY | 1.19 | +150.0% |
Solar Electric Power Generation | +0.0% | $1.4M PAY | 1.29 | +128.6% |
All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | +0.0% | $754K PAY | 1.07 | +128.6% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $86K PAY | 0.80 | +127.8% |
Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) | +0.0% | $1.3M PAY | 0.72 | +127.3% |
Private Mail Centers | +0.0% | $183K PAY | 1.26 | +126.8% |
Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | +0.0% | $1.0M PAY | 0.80 | +116.7% |
Fruit and Vegetable Retailers | +0.0% | $199K PAY | 0.77 | +107.4% |
Recreational Vehicle Dealers | +0.0% | $2.0M PAY | 0.33 | +100.0% |
Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers | +0.0% | $464K PAY | 1.04 | +100.0% |
HMO Medical Centers | +0.0% | $10.5M PAY | 2.31 | +100.0% |
Sports Teams and Clubs | +0.0% | $18.9M PAY | 1.84 | +95.8% |
Telecommunications Resellers | +0.0% | $969K PAY | 1.25 | +90.7% |
Other Airport Operations | +0.0% | $2.5M PAY | 1.61 | +88.2% |
Sawmills | +0.0% | $442K PAY | 0.50 | +85.7% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria:
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?