How to read La Roche-sur-Foron density?

High density reflects a mature commercial fabric, not necessarily saturated. Compare to national median (~50-80 etabs/1000 inhabitants urban) and look at creation dynamics (SIRENE 12m).

Why not indicate "saturated / not saturated"?

No universal ratio allows a verdict. Saturation depends on business, district, purchasing power (Filosofi income), and recent dynamics. NTYB gives the numbers, you keep the reading.

When does the per-inhabitant ratio not make sense?

For destination retail (car dealer, specialty store) which captures a catchment area larger than the town. Then catchment (vertical /chalandise/) is relevant.

Market saturation in La Roche-sur-Foron (74800)

Active business count by trade in La Roche-sur-Foron, retail density, top concentrated businesses. To measure the market BEFORE launching — not validate it after.

Population (INSEE)

11 348 inhabitants

Distinct active businesses

304 NAF codes represented

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Trade	Businesses
Activités immobilières (68.20B)	312
Activités immobilières (68.20A)	233
Activités associatives (94.99Z)	101
Autres services personnels (96.09Z)	59
Sièges sociaux, conseil de gestion (70.10Z)	46
Enseignement (85.51Z)	45
Commerce de détail (47.99A)	43
Activités pour la santé humaine (86.90E)	41
Sport et loisirs (93.12Z)	40
Activités pour la santé humaine (86.90F)	39
Services aux bâtiments et paysagers (81.21Z)	38
Activités immobilières (68.31Z)	36

Most represented business

Activités immobilières (68.20B) (312 establishments)

Global retail density

213.1 establishments per 1000 inhabitants

"Business / inhabitant" ratio method

The pop/nb_etabs ratio per business is the most used saturation indicator. Common benchmarks: 1 bakery / 2 000 inhabitants (Observatoire Franchise), 1 pharmacy / 2 500 inhabitants (regulation for rural towns), 1 hairdresser / 750 inhabitants. Beyond the raw ratio, look at dynamics (creations / cessions BODACC).

Reading the ratios

Above the trade's benchmark: contested market. Below: room to take. Check the trend with openings and closures over the last 24 months.

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FAQ

How to read La Roche-sur-Foron density?: High density reflects a mature commercial fabric, not necessarily saturated. Compare to national median (~50-80 etabs/1000 inhabitants urban) and look at creation dynamics (SIRENE 12m).
Why not indicate "saturated / not saturated"?: No universal ratio allows a verdict. Saturation depends on business, district, purchasing power (Filosofi income), and recent dynamics. NTYB gives the numbers, you keep the reading.
When does the per-inhabitant ratio not make sense?: For destination retail (car dealer, specialty store) which captures a catchment area larger than the town. Then catchment (vertical /chalandise/) is relevant.