Business Opportunities in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Data-driven insights using Gap Ratio analysis to identify underserved markets

Population

3.7M

High Demand

Moderate Demand

High Confidence

📊 How Gap Ratio Works

Gap Ratio = National Density / Local Density. Higher ratios indicate underserved markets. A ratio of 2.0x means this area has 50% fewer businesses per capita than the national average.

≥1.5x High Demand

1.1-1.5x Moderate

0.9-1.1x Balanced

<0.9x Saturated

Top Opportunities (Sorted by Gap Ratio)

Exterminating and Pest Control Services Business

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

10.9xGap Ratio

91% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Exterminating and Pest Control Services ServiceProfessional Exterminating

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56171

Exterminating and Pest Control Services Business

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

10.9xGap Ratio

91% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Exterminating and Pest Control Services ServiceProfessional Exterminating

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561710

Creative Professional

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures

High Confidence

7.8xGap Ratio

87% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7114

Creative Professional

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures

High Confidence

7.8xGap Ratio

87% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

71141

activities

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures

High Confidence

7.8xGap Ratio

87% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

representing clients in contract negotiationssuch as representing clients in contract negotiations

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

711410

clothes dryers

Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

6.7xGap Ratio

85% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

edgerslawnmowers

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81141

Consumer Goods Rental Business

Consumer Goods Rental

6.4xGap Ratio

84% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Consumer Goods Rental ServiceProfessional Consumer

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.26/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5322

Professional Surveying

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

6.2xGap Ratio

84% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services BusinessSurveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services Service

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54137

Professional Surveying

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

6.2xGap Ratio

84% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services BusinessSurveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services Service

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541370

Professional Support

Support Activities for Crop Production

6.1xGap Ratio

84% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Support Activities for Crop Production BusinessSupport Activities for Crop Production Service

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

1151

Aerial crop dusting or spraying (i

Support Activities for Crop Production

6.1xGap Ratio

84% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

11511

Car Service

Taxi and Limousine Service

High Confidence

5.5xGap Ratio

82% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Limo ServicePrivate Driver

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.12/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

4853

all trailers

All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

5.1xGap Ratio

81% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

passenger carstrucks

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811198

Professional RV

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps

4.6xGap Ratio

78% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps BusinessRV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps Service

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.08/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7212

day) Recreational vehicle parks Cross-References

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps

4.6xGap Ratio

78% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.08/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

72121

clothes dryers

Appliance Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

4.4xGap Ratio

77% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

refrigeratorsroom air-conditioners

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811412

Land Subdivision Business

Land Subdivision

4.1xGap Ratio

76% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Land Subdivision ServiceProfessional Land

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

2372

Land Subdivision Business

Land Subdivision

4.1xGap Ratio

76% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Land Subdivision ServiceProfessional Land

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

23721

Land Subdivision Business

Land Subdivision

4.1xGap Ratio

76% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Land Subdivision ServiceProfessional Land

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

237210

All Other Consumer Goods Rental Business

All Other Consumer Goods Rental

4.0xGap Ratio

75% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

All Other Consumer Goods Rental ServiceProfessional All

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

532289

Medical Laboratories Business

Medical Laboratories

4.0xGap Ratio

75% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Medical Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.08/10k

National Avg

0.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

621511

Document Preparation Services Business

Document Preparation Services

3.7xGap Ratio

73% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Document Preparation Services ServiceProfessional Document

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56141

Document Preparation Services Business

Document Preparation Services

3.7xGap Ratio

73% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Document Preparation Services ServiceProfessional Document

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561410

Costume rental Formal wear rental Furniture (i

Other Consumer Goods Rental

3.5xGap Ratio

71% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.14/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

53228

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Business

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

2.9xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.19/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

6215

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Business

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

2.9xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.19/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

62151

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload

2.6xGap Ratio

62% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.07/10k

National Avg

0.17/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

484122

passenger car

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops

2.5xGap Ratio

60% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

truckvan glass

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.07/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811122

facsimile services

Private Mail Centers

2.4xGap Ratio

59% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

office product saleson-site PC rental services

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561431

Barbershop

Barber Shops

High Confidence

2.4xGap Ratio

59% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Beauty SalonHair Salon

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

812111

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings Business

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

High Confidence

2.2xGap Ratio

54% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

0.14/10k

National Avg

0.31/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56179

Building exterior cleaning services (except sandblasting

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

High Confidence

2.2xGap Ratio

54% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.14/10k

National Avg

0.31/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561790

All Other Insurance Related Ac Services

All Other Insurance Related Activities

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

53% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Insurance ProviderInsurance Services

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

524298

Automotive detail shops Mobile car and truck washes Car washes Self-service car washes

Car Washes

1.9xGap Ratio

48% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

passenger carstrailers

Local Density

0.19/10k

National Avg

0.36/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811192

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

1.8xGap Ratio

44% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.55/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

201

NAICS Code

7115

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

1.8xGap Ratio

44% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.55/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

201

NAICS Code

71151

commercial

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

1.8xGap Ratio

44% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.55/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

201

NAICS Code

711510

Garden Design

Landscape Architectural Services

1.7xGap Ratio

42% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Landscaping ServiceLawn Care

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54132

parks and other recreational areas

Landscape Architectural Services

1.7xGap Ratio

42% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541320

Professional Sound

Sound Recording Industries

High Confidence

1.7xGap Ratio

42% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Sound Recording Industries BusinessSound Recording Industries Service

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.07/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5122

Cleaning Service

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

High Confidence

1.7xGap Ratio

42% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Commercial CleaningHouse Cleaning

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56174

Cleaning Service

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

High Confidence

1.7xGap Ratio

42% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Commercial CleaningHouse Cleaning

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561740

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.17/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

621112

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance

High Confidence

1.5xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

1.16/10k

National Avg

1.77/10k

Local Businesses

424

NAICS Code

48412

Professional Travel

Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

High Confidence

1.5xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services BusinessTravel Arrangement and Reservation Services Service

Local Density

0.19/10k

National Avg

0.28/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5615

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

High Confidence

1.5xGap Ratio

34% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.95/10k

National Avg

1.45/10k

Local Businesses

348

NAICS Code

484121

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Offices of All Other Health Practitioners

High Confidence

1.5xGap Ratio

32% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Local Density

0.74/10k

National Avg

1.09/10k

Local Businesses

272

NAICS Code

62139

Professional Used

Used Car Dealers

1.4xGap Ratio

30% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Used Car Dealers BusinessUsed Car Dealers Service

Local Density

0.37/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

137

NAICS Code

44112

Antique auto dealers Light truck dealers

Used Car Dealers

1.4xGap Ratio

30% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

passenger and cargo vanssport utility vehicles

Local Density

0.37/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

137

NAICS Code

441120

Computer Repair

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

1.4xGap Ratio

26% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.10/10k

National Avg

0.13/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

8112

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