Business Opportunities in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

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

Population

0.3M

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)

Accountant

Other Accounting Services

High Confidence

8.1xGap Ratio

88% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Bookkeeping ServiceCPA

Local Density

0.14/10k

National Avg

1.17/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541219

Office Administrative Services Business

Office Administrative Services

8.0xGap Ratio

88% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Office Administrative Services ServiceProfessional Office

Local Density

0.11/10k

National Avg

0.87/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5611

Office Administrative Services Business

Office Administrative Services

8.0xGap Ratio

88% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Office Administrative Services ServiceProfessional Office

Local Density

0.11/10k

National Avg

0.87/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56111

financial planning

Office Administrative Services

8.0xGap Ratio

88% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.11/10k

National Avg

0.87/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561110

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Offices of All Other Health Practitioners

High Confidence

7.5xGap Ratio

87% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.14/10k

National Avg

1.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

62139

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

High Confidence

6.0xGap Ratio

83% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.14/10k

National Avg

0.86/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

621399

Concierge Service

Other Personal Services

5.7xGap Ratio

82% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Errand ServicePersonal Shopper

Local Density

0.29/10k

National Avg

1.64/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

8129

Dog Daycare

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

4.6xGap Ratio

78% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Dog WalkingPet Boarding

Local Density

0.11/10k

National Avg

0.50/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81291

boarding

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

4.6xGap Ratio

78% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

groomingsitting

Local Density

0.11/10k

National Avg

0.50/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

812910

Custom Computer Programming Services Business

Custom Computer Programming Services

High Confidence

4.5xGap Ratio

78% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Custom Computer Programming Services ServiceProfessional Custom

Local Density

0.40/10k

National Avg

1.80/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541511

Computer Systems Design Services Business

Computer Systems Design Services

High Confidence

4.1xGap Ratio

76% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

0.36/10k

National Avg

1.48/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541512

advertising material distribution services

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services

3.8xGap Ratio

74% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

direct mail advertisingindependent media representation

Local Density

0.25/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5418

Computer Repair

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

3.4xGap Ratio

70% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.11/10k

National Avg

0.37/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

8113

Computer Repair

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

3.4xGap Ratio

70% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.11/10k

National Avg

0.37/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81131

Computer Repair

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

3.4xGap Ratio

70% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.11/10k

National Avg

0.37/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811310

Computer Systems Design and Related Services Business

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

1.34/10k

National Avg

4.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5415

Computer Systems Design and Related Services Business

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

1.34/10k

National Avg

4.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54151

Home Sales Agent

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Property BrokerReal Estate Agent

Local Density

1.55/10k

National Avg

4.65/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5312

Home Sales Agent

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Property BrokerReal Estate Agent

Local Density

1.55/10k

National Avg

4.65/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

53121

Home Sales Agent

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Property BrokerReal Estate Agent

Local Density

1.55/10k

National Avg

4.65/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

531210

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists Business

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

2.9xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists ServiceProfessional Offices

Local Density

0.47/10k

National Avg

1.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

62134

Audiologists' offices Recreational (e

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

2.9xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Local Density

0.47/10k

National Avg

1.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

621340

Automotive body shops Automotive paint shops Automotive glass shops Restoration shops

Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair

2.5xGap Ratio

60% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

antique and classic automotive Cross-References

Local Density

0.40/10k

National Avg

0.98/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81112

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

High Confidence

2.5xGap Ratio

59% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.11/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

621112

Business Consultant

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

High Confidence

2.4xGap Ratio

58% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Corporate AdvisorManagement Consulting

Local Density

2.71/10k

National Avg

6.43/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5416

commercial furniture and equipment

Specialized Freight Trucking

2.4xGap Ratio

57% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

flatbedsinstitutional

Local Density

0.51/10k

National Avg

1.19/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

4842

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Local

High Confidence

2.3xGap Ratio

56% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.47/10k

National Avg

1.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

48411

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Local

High Confidence

2.3xGap Ratio

56% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.47/10k

National Avg

1.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

484110

Custom Home Construction

Residential Building Construction

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

53% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Home Addition ServicesHome Builder

Local Density

2.85/10k

National Avg

6.08/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

2361

additions

Other Specialty Trade Contractors

2.1xGap Ratio

53% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

alterationsmaintenance

Local Density

1.01/10k

National Avg

2.15/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

2389

Business Support Services Business

Business Support Services

2.0xGap Ratio

51% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Business Support Services ServiceProfessional Business

Local Density

0.32/10k

National Avg

0.66/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5614

Building Finishing Contractors Business

Building Finishing Contractors

High Confidence

2.0xGap Ratio

49% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Building Finishing Contractors ServiceProfessional Building

Local Density

1.81/10k

National Avg

3.58/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

2383

Day spas Depilatory or electrolysis (i

Other Personal Care Services

2.0xGap Ratio

49% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.43/10k

National Avg

0.86/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81219

Day spas Depilatory or electrolysis (i

Other Personal Care Services

2.0xGap Ratio

49% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.40/10k

National Avg

0.78/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

812199

Boutique

Specialty Food Retailers

1.8xGap Ratio

45% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Retail ShopSpecialty Retailer

Local Density

0.25/10k

National Avg

0.46/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

4452

collecting rents and overseeing other services (e

Real Estate Property Managers

1.8xGap Ratio

43% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

such as collecting rents and overseeing other services (e

Local Density

1.23/10k

National Avg

2.16/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

53131

Accountant

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services

1.7xGap Ratio

42% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Bookkeeping ServiceCPA

Local Density

2.27/10k

National Avg

3.88/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5412

auditing of accounting records

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services

1.7xGap Ratio

42% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

billingbookkeeping

Local Density

2.27/10k

National Avg

3.88/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54121

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors Business

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

1.7xGap Ratio

41% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors ServiceProfessional Foundation

Local Density

1.70/10k

National Avg

2.88/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

2381

building inspection services

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services

1.7xGap Ratio

41% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

drafting servicesgeophysical surveying and mapping services

Local Density

1.91/10k

National Avg

3.24/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5413

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors Business

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

1.7xGap Ratio

40% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors ServiceProfessional Electrical

Local Density

1.30/10k

National Avg

2.19/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

23821

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors Business

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

1.7xGap Ratio

40% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors ServiceProfessional Electrical

Local Density

1.30/10k

National Avg

2.19/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

238210

Claims adjusting

Other Insurance Related Activities

1.7xGap Ratio

40% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

insurance Insurance plan administrative servicesthird party Insurance actuarial services Insurance claims adjusting Cross-References

Local Density

0.14/10k

National Avg

0.24/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

52429

offices of notaries

Legal Services

1.6xGap Ratio

39% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

paralegal servicesthose offered by offices of lawyers

Local Density

3.25/10k

National Avg

5.29/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5411

dwellings

Lessors of Real Estate

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

38% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

equity real estate investment trusts (REITs) primarily engaged in leasing buildingsor other real estate property to others

Local Density

2.38/10k

National Avg

3.86/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5311

Barber shops Hair stylist shops Beauty salons Nail salons Cosmetology salons Cross-References

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services

1.6xGap Ratio

38% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

2.27/10k

National Avg

3.66/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81211

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

38% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.90/10k

National Avg

1.45/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

484121

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors Business

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

1.6xGap Ratio

36% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors ServiceProfessional Plumbing

Local Density

1.95/10k

National Avg

3.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

23822

Cooling tower installation Heating

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

1.6xGap Ratio

36% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

air-conditioning (HVAC) contractors Duct work (eventilation

Local Density

1.95/10k

National Avg

3.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

238220

Escrow Services

Activities Related to Real Estate

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

36% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Property ManagementReal Estate Appraisal

Local Density

2.06/10k

National Avg

3.21/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5313

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