Which local services is Multnomah County, OR short of?

9 home-service categories, each counted per 10,000 residents and compared against the national rate. 2 have fewer businesses with employees per resident than the country average; 6 have more.

• Exterior & Building Services28 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  1.4×Fewer than average
• Landscaping & Lawn Care238 with employees · 3.0 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Car Wash & Detailing45 with employees · 0.6 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.0×About average
• Handyman & Remodeling436 with employees · 5.5 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  1.4×More than average
• Pet Care80 with employees · 1.0 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  1.4×More than average
• Cleaning Services233 with employees · 2.9 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.5×More than average
• Junk Removal & Hauling36 with employees · 0.5 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.6×More than average
• Painting & Staining146 with employees · 1.8 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  1.7×More than average
• Moving Services40 with employees · 0.5 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  2.0×More than average

What this doesn't tell you: These counts measure how many businesses exist, not how many customers want one. Census counts only establishments with paid employees, so solo operators are invisible in every row above. Fewer of something can mean an opening — or that there is less local demand for it. Treat a low number as a lead to check, not a verdict.