Which local services is Santa Clara County, CA short of?

9 home-service categories, each counted per 10,000 residents and compared against the national rate. 4 have fewer businesses with employees per resident than the country average; 3 have more.

• Pet Care92 with employees · 0.5 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  1.5×Fewer than average
• Junk Removal & Hauling36 with employees · 0.2 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.5×Fewer than average
• Car Wash & Detailing74 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.4×Fewer than average
• Landscaping & Lawn Care508 with employees · 2.7 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  1.3×Fewer than average
• Exterior & Building Services98 with employees · 0.5 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  1.0×About average
• Cleaning Services418 with employees · 2.2 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Painting & Staining246 with employees · 1.3 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  1.2×More than average
• Handyman & Remodeling892 with employees · 4.7 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  1.2×More than average
• Moving Services58 with employees · 0.3 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.2×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.