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Clatsop County

Selling a Business in Clatsop County

Clatsop County has 1,602 employer businesses, and 90% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are accommodation and food service and retail.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Clatsop County by the numbers

1,602

1,602

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

90%

90%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

3,275

3,275

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

16,327

16,327

EMPLOYMENT

$784 million

$784 million

ANNUAL PAYROLL

681

681

BUSINESSES WITH 5 TO 49 EMPLOYEES

U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 and Nonemployer Statistics 2024. Counts are employer establishments, meaning business locations with paid employees.

How Clatsop County compares

  • Clatsop County ranks 16th of 36 Oregon counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 5.1% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Accommodation and food service makes up 19% of employer businesses in Clatsop County, compared with 10% in Oregon.

  • 681 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Clatsop County ranks 16th of 36 Oregon counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 5.1% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Accommodation and food service makes up 19% of employer businesses in Clatsop County, compared with 10% in Oregon.

  • 681 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Accommodation and food service: 302 employer businesses

  • Retail: 270 employer businesses

  • Construction: 203 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 146 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 126 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Accommodation and food service: 302 employer businesses

  • Retail: 270 employer businesses

  • Construction: 203 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 146 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 126 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Clatsop County

These are the industries in Clatsop County and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

Construction & Engineering

221 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • General Contracting: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Plumbing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

220 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Retail Stores

114 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Financial & Professional Services

88 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Hospitality & Travel

73 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • Hotels: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

Medical Practices

72 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Automotive & Boat

37 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • Auto Repair: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Parts: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

Manufacturing

32 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Entertainment & Recreation

31 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

28 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • Convenience Stores: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

  • Gas Stations: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Home Services

26 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Logistics & Transportation

26 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Technology & Media

20 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Health & Fitness

15 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Senior Care & Living

14 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Wholesale & Distribution

14 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Beauty & Personal Care

13 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • Day Spas: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Hair Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

Pet Services

13 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Education & Childcare

7 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • Daycare Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

7 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Energy & Utilities

3 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

These are the industries in Clatsop County and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

Construction & Engineering

221 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • General Contracting: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Interior Finishing: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Plumbing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Electrical: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

220 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Retail Stores

114 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Financial & Professional Services

88 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Hospitality & Travel

73 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • Hotels: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.

Medical Practices

72 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Automotive & Boat

37 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • Auto Repair: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Parts: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Dealerships: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

Manufacturing

32 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Entertainment & Recreation

31 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

28 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • Convenience Stores: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

  • Gas Stations: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Home Services

26 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Logistics & Transportation

26 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Technology & Media

20 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Health & Fitness

15 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Senior Care & Living

14 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Wholesale & Distribution

14 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Beauty & Personal Care

13 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • Day Spas: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Hair Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

Pet Services

13 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Education & Childcare

7 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

  • Daycare Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

7 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Energy & Utilities

3 related employer businesses in Clatsop County.

Working with owners in Clatsop County

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Clatsop County. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Clatsop County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Clatsop County?

The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.

How is a business valued in Clatsop County?

Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.

Is the sale confidential?

Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.

FROM OUR BLOG

Guides for owners in Clatsop County

October 3, 2025

Business Owners

Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On

Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.

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October 3, 2025

Business Owners

Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On

Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.

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March 5, 2026

Business Owners

Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close

Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.

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March 5, 2026

Business Owners

Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close

Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.

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February 9, 2026

Business Owners

The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why

The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.

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February 9, 2026

Business Owners

The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why

The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.

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