Active Local Businesses
2,187
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
116K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
-1.7%
⚠️ Trailing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
29
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Other Individual and Family Services | +0.0% | $710K PAY | 2.19 | +100.0% |
Temporary Help Services | +0.0% | $701K PAY | 1.44 | +83.3% |
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | +15.8% | $81.0M REV | 0.84 | +60.0% |
New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) | +0.0% | $103K PAY | 1.17 | +50.0% |
All Other General Merchandise Stores | +0.0% | $209K PAY | 3.73 | +37.0% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $93K PAY | 3.29 | +36.4% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $136K PAY | 1.14 | +25.9% |
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | +0.0% | $76K PAY | 0.33 | +20.0% |
Landscaping Services | +0.0% | $145K PAY | 0.96 | +19.0% |
Site Preparation Contractors | +0.0% | $566K PAY | 2.39 | +17.6% |
Janitorial Services | +0.0% | $357K PAY | 0.99 | +15.4% |
Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $254K PAY | 2.52 | +11.1% |
Veterinary Services | +0.0% | $148K PAY | 1.50 | +10.0% |
Home Health Care Services | +0.0% | $537K PAY | 1.34 | +9.1% |
Limited-Service Restaurants | +18.8% | $234K PAY | 1.52 | +8.3% |
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores | +0.0% | $227K PAY | 1.74 | +7.7% |
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | +0.0% | $423K PAY | 1.71 | +7.1% |
Full-Service Restaurants | +8.1% | $363K PAY | 1.40 | +2.6% |
Other Accounting Services | +81.6% | $661.0M REV | 0.66 | — |
Convenience Stores | +0.0% | $71K PAY | 1.24 | — |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Weirton-Steubenville:
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?