Business Opportunities in Delaware

Delaware

Statewide Gap Ratio analysis to identify underserved markets across all Delaware communities

Population

1.0M

High Demand

Moderate Demand

High Confidence

📊 Statewide Gap Ratio Analysis

Gap Ratio = National Density / State Density. This analysis compares Delaware's business density to national averages. Higher ratios indicate opportunities that are underserved statewide, perfect for rural areas or smaller metros not yet covered in our city-specific data.

≥1.5x High Demand

1.1-1.5x Moderate

0.9-1.1x Balanced

<0.9x Saturated

Top Opportunities (Sorted by Gap Ratio)

Architect

Architectural Services

7.7xGap Ratio

87% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Architecture FirmBuilding Design

Local Density

0.07/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54131

Architect

Architectural Services

7.7xGap Ratio

87% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Architecture FirmBuilding Design

Local Density

0.07/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541310

Fix-It Service

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

5.3xGap Ratio

81% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Maintenance ShopRepair Service

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.16/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81149

garments

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

5.3xGap Ratio

81% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.16/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811490

Car Service

Taxi and Limousine Service

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Limo ServicePrivate Driver

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.12/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

4853

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance

High Confidence

2.4xGap Ratio

58% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.74/10k

National Avg

1.77/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

48412

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

High Confidence

2.4xGap Ratio

58% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.61/10k

National Avg

1.45/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

484121

Building Inspection Services Business

Building Inspection Services

High Confidence

2.3xGap Ratio

57% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Building Inspection Services ServiceProfessional Building

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.07/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54135

Building Inspection Services Business

Building Inspection Services

High Confidence

2.3xGap Ratio

57% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Building Inspection Services ServiceProfessional Building

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.07/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541350

Computer Repair

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

2.2xGap Ratio

55% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.06/10k

National Avg

0.13/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

8112

Computer Repair

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

2.2xGap Ratio

55% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.06/10k

National Avg

0.13/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81121

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

High Confidence

2.0xGap Ratio

51% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.42/10k

National Avg

0.86/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

621399

Fix-It Service

Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.9xGap Ratio

48% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Maintenance ShopRepair Service

Local Density

0.22/10k

National Avg

0.42/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

8114

clothes dryers

Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.8xGap Ratio

45% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

edgerslawnmowers

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81141

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking

High Confidence

1.8xGap Ratio

43% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

1.78/10k

National Avg

3.14/10k

Local Businesses

178

NAICS Code

4841

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload

1.7xGap Ratio

42% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.10/10k

National Avg

0.17/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

484122

facsimile services

Private Mail Centers

1.7xGap Ratio

42% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

office product saleson-site PC rental services

Local Density

0.05/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561431

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

Professional Surveying

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

1.7xGap Ratio

41% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

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

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54137

Professional Surveying

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

1.7xGap Ratio

41% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

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

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541370

Other Business Support Services Business

Other Business Support Services

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

38% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Other Business Support Services ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

0.05/10k

National Avg

0.08/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56149

Professional Specialized

Specialized Design Services

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

36% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Specialized Design Services BusinessSpecialized Design Services Service

Local Density

0.61/10k

National Avg

0.95/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5414

Dog Daycare

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

1.6xGap Ratio

36% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Dog WalkingPet Boarding

Local Density

0.32/10k

National Avg

0.50/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81291

boarding

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

1.6xGap Ratio

36% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

groomingsitting

Local Density

0.32/10k

National Avg

0.50/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

812910

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Local

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.68/10k

National Avg

1.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

48411

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Local

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.68/10k

National Avg

1.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

484110

Automotive body shops Automotive paint shops Automotive glass shops Restoration shops

Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair

1.5xGap Ratio

32% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

antique and classic automotive Cross-References

Local Density

0.67/10k

National Avg

0.98/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81112

Concierge Service

Other Personal Services

1.4xGap Ratio

28% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Errand ServicePersonal Shopper

Local Density

1.18/10k

National Avg

1.64/10k

Local Businesses

118

NAICS Code

8129

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Offices of All Other Health Practitioners

High Confidence

1.4xGap Ratio

28% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Local Density

0.79/10k

National Avg

1.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

62139

Insurance Agent

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

1.3xGap Ratio

24% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Insurance BrokerInsurance Sales

Local Density

2.87/10k

National Avg

3.78/10k

Local Businesses

287

NAICS Code

52421

Insurance Agent

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

1.3xGap Ratio

24% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Insurance BrokerInsurance Sales

Local Density

2.87/10k

National Avg

3.78/10k

Local Businesses

287

NAICS Code

524210

Computer Repair

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

1.3xGap Ratio

24% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.28/10k

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

1.3xGap Ratio

24% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.28/10k

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

1.3xGap Ratio

24% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.28/10k

National Avg

0.37/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811310

claims adjustment and third party administration

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities

High Confidence

1.3xGap Ratio

22% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Local Density

3.27/10k

National Avg

4.19/10k

Local Businesses

327

NAICS Code

5242

Exterminating and Pest Control Services Business

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

1.3xGap Ratio

22% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Exterminating and Pest Control Services ServiceProfessional Exterminating

Local Density

0.21/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56171

Exterminating and Pest Control Services Business

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

1.3xGap Ratio

22% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Exterminating and Pest Control Services ServiceProfessional Exterminating

Local Density

0.21/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561710

Professional Tax

Tax Preparation Services

1.3xGap Ratio

21% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Tax Preparation Services BusinessTax Preparation Services Service

Local Density

0.50/10k

National Avg

0.63/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541213

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings Business

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

High Confidence

1.3xGap Ratio

20% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

0.25/10k

National Avg

0.31/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56179

Building exterior cleaning services (except sandblasting

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

High Confidence

1.3xGap Ratio

20% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Local Density

0.25/10k

National Avg

0.31/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561790

Claims Adjusting Business

Claims Adjusting

High Confidence

1.2xGap Ratio

19% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Claims Adjusting ServiceProfessional Claims

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

524291

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

Car Washes

1.2xGap Ratio

17% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

passenger carstrailers

Local Density

0.30/10k

National Avg

0.36/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811192

clothes dryers

Appliance Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.2xGap Ratio

17% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

refrigeratorsroom air-conditioners

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811412

all trailers

Automotive Repair and Maintenance

1.2xGap Ratio

15% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

passenger carstrucks

Local Density

4.12/10k

National Avg

4.85/10k

Local Businesses

412

NAICS Code

8111

Professional Used

Used Car Dealers

1.2xGap Ratio

15% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Used Car Dealers BusinessUsed Car Dealers Service

Local Density

0.46/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

44112

Antique auto dealers Light truck dealers

Used Car Dealers

1.2xGap Ratio

15% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

passenger and cargo vanssport utility vehicles

Local Density

0.46/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

441120

Home Sales Agent

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

High Confidence

1.2xGap Ratio

15% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Property BrokerReal Estate Agent

Local Density

3.97/10k

National Avg

4.65/10k

Local Businesses

397

NAICS Code

5312

Home Sales Agent

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

High Confidence

1.2xGap Ratio

15% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Property BrokerReal Estate Agent

Local Density

3.97/10k

National Avg

4.65/10k

Local Businesses

397

NAICS Code

53121

Home Sales Agent

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

High Confidence

1.2xGap Ratio

15% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Property BrokerReal Estate Agent

Local Density

3.97/10k

National Avg

4.65/10k

Local Businesses

397

NAICS Code

531210

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