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πŸ“Š Market Analysis - Quick Analysis 101

Cactus helps you make smarter, faster investment decisions by pulling in the most relevant market and demographic data β€” all in one place.

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Written by Stevie De Gala
Updated this week

What the Market Analysis Page Does

The Market Analysis tab brings together competitive insights and demographic trends to give you a complete picture of your target market. Whether you're looking to benchmark against local facilities or understand the makeup of the surrounding population, this tool lets you do it allβ€”quickly and visually.


How to Use the Market Analysis Page

πŸ—Ί Map View

Use the map to define your target area by either drive-time or mile-radius. This helps you customize the demographic and competitor data to match your actual market reach.

πŸ“Š KPI Metrics

At a glance, review high-level performance indicators such as:

  • Rental rate ranges
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  • Area classification (e.g., Stable/Neutral)
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  • Affordability
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  • Population-to-Housing and Income-to-Housing ratios
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πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ Demographic Charts

Dive into educational attainment, household income, population density, and more. This data is sourced from the U.S. Census and is projected out to avoid stale data.

πŸͺ Competitor Overview + AI Summaries

Scroll to the right to toggle competitor facilities within your selected area. For each one, we provide:

  • Distance from your site
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  • Google Street View
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  • Review highlights (generated with AI for speed and clarity)
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  • Key pros and cons for each facility


Why It Matters

The Market Analysis page ensures you’re not just making decisions based on gut feel. By combining local competition data and real community statistics, you can:

  • Validate market potential
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  • Spot risks early
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  • Make confident, data-driven investment choices
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