Which local services is Queens County, NY short of?

9 home-service categories, each counted per 10,000 residents and compared against the national rate. 6 have fewer businesses with employees per resident than the country average; 3 have more.

• Landscaping & Lawn Care147 with employees · 0.6 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  5.4×Fewer than average
• Exterior & Building Services33 with employees · 0.1 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  3.5×Fewer than average
• Pet Care71 with employees · 0.3 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  2.3×Fewer than average
• Cleaning Services348 with employees · 1.5 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.3×Fewer than average
• Car Wash & Detailing103 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Junk Removal & Hauling56 with employees · 0.2 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Painting & Staining342 with employees · 1.5 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  1.3×More than average
• Moving Services82 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.4×More than average
• Handyman & Remodeling2031 with employees · 8.9 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  2.2×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.