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New York

Statewide Gap Ratio analysis to identify underserved markets across all New York communities

Population

19.6M

High Demand

41

Moderate Demand

9

High Confidence

22

📊 Statewide Gap Ratio Analysis

Gap Ratio = National Density / State Density. This analysis compares New York'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)

Land Subdivision Business

Land Subdivision

6.0xGap Ratio

83% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Land Subdivision ServiceProfessional Land

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

11

NAICS Code

2372

Land Subdivision Business

Land Subdivision

6.0xGap Ratio

83% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Land Subdivision ServiceProfessional Land

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

11

NAICS Code

23721

Land Subdivision Business

Land Subdivision

6.0xGap Ratio

83% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Land Subdivision ServiceProfessional Land

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

11

NAICS Code

237210

beach chairs

Recreational Goods Rental

High Confidence
5.5xGap Ratio

82% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

beach umbrellasbicycles

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

11

NAICS Code

532284

passenger car

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops

3.4xGap Ratio

70% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

truckvan glass

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.07/10k

Local Businesses

40

NAICS Code

811122

Fishing camps with accommodation facilities Dude ranches Vacation camps (except campgrounds

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)

3.3xGap Ratio

69% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

cabins and fixed campsiteschildren's camps

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

10

NAICS Code

721214

Fishing Services

Fishing

High Confidence
3.2xGap Ratio

69% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Local FishingSmall Business Fishing

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

30

NAICS Code

1141

clams

Fishing

High Confidence
3.2xGap Ratio

69% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

crabseels

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

30

NAICS Code

11411

Cleaning Service

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

High Confidence
3.1xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Commercial CleaningHouse Cleaning

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

33

NAICS Code

56174

Cleaning Service

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

High Confidence
3.1xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Commercial CleaningHouse Cleaning

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

33

NAICS Code

561740

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload

2.8xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.06/10k

National Avg

0.17/10k

Local Businesses

120

NAICS Code

484122

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

High Confidence
2.8xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.51/10k

National Avg

1.45/10k

Local Businesses

1,006

NAICS Code

484121

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance

High Confidence
2.8xGap Ratio

64% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.64/10k

National Avg

1.77/10k

Local Businesses

1,258

NAICS Code

48412

all trailers

All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence
2.7xGap Ratio

64% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

passenger carstrucks

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

30

NAICS Code

811198

Building Inspection Services Business

Building Inspection Services

High Confidence
2.7xGap Ratio

63% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Building Inspection Services ServiceProfessional Building

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.07/10k

Local Businesses

51

NAICS Code

54135

Building Inspection Services Business

Building Inspection Services

High Confidence
2.7xGap Ratio

63% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Building Inspection Services ServiceProfessional Building

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.07/10k

Local Businesses

51

NAICS Code

541350

Computer Repair

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

2.7xGap Ratio

63% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.14/10k

National Avg

0.37/10k

Local Businesses

266

NAICS Code

8113

Computer Repair

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

2.7xGap Ratio

63% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.14/10k

National Avg

0.37/10k

Local Businesses

266

NAICS Code

81131

Computer Repair

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

2.7xGap Ratio

63% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.14/10k

National Avg

0.37/10k

Local Businesses

266

NAICS Code

811310

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers Business

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers

2.6xGap Ratio

62% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers ServiceProfessional Offices

Local Density

0.07/10k

National Avg

0.18/10k

Local Businesses

135

NAICS Code

53132

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers Business

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers

2.6xGap Ratio

62% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers ServiceProfessional Offices

Local Density

0.07/10k

National Avg

0.18/10k

Local Businesses

135

NAICS Code

531320

food supplements

Diet and Weight Reducing Centers

2.4xGap Ratio

59% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

may be an integral component of the program

Local Density

0.00/10k

National Avg

0.01/10k

Local Businesses

9

NAICS Code

812191

Finfish Fishing Business

Finfish Fishing

High Confidence
2.4xGap Ratio

58% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Finfish Fishing ServiceProfessional Finfish

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

20

NAICS Code

114111

Professional Surveying

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

2.4xGap Ratio

58% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

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

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

42

NAICS Code

54137

Professional Surveying

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

2.4xGap Ratio

58% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

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

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

42

NAICS Code

541370

Professional Used

Used Car Dealers

2.2xGap Ratio

54% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Used Car Dealers BusinessUsed Car Dealers Service

Local Density

0.25/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

480

NAICS Code

44112

Antique auto dealers Light truck dealers

Used Car Dealers

2.2xGap Ratio

54% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

passenger and cargo vanssport utility vehicles

Local Density

0.25/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

480

NAICS Code

441120

laundry rooms

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds

2.1xGap Ratio

53% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

playgroundsrecreation halls

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

33

NAICS Code

721211

All Other Insurance Related Ac Services

All Other Insurance Related Activities

High Confidence
2.0xGap Ratio

51% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Insurance ProviderInsurance Services

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

17

NAICS Code

524298

Professional RV

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps

1.9xGap Ratio

48% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

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

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.08/10k

Local Businesses

76

NAICS Code

7212

day) Recreational vehicle parks Cross-References

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps

1.9xGap Ratio

48% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.08/10k

Local Businesses

76

NAICS Code

72121

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking

High Confidence
1.9xGap Ratio

47% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

1.65/10k

National Avg

3.14/10k

Local Businesses

3,229

NAICS Code

4841

commercial furniture and equipment

Specialized Freight Trucking

1.8xGap Ratio

46% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

flatbedsinstitutional

Local Density

0.65/10k

National Avg

1.19/10k

Local Businesses

1,264

NAICS Code

4842

Claims Adjusting Business

Claims Adjusting

High Confidence
1.8xGap Ratio

44% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Claims Adjusting ServiceProfessional Claims

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

54

NAICS Code

524291

Medical Laboratories Business

Medical Laboratories

1.8xGap Ratio

44% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Medical Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.19/10k

National Avg

0.34/10k

Local Businesses

371

NAICS Code

621511

facsimile services

Private Mail Centers

1.7xGap Ratio

41% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

office product saleson-site PC rental services

Local Density

0.05/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

99

NAICS Code

561431

Real-time (i

Court Reporting and Stenotype Services

High Confidence
1.6xGap Ratio

39% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

27

NAICS Code

561492

Home Sales Agent

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

High Confidence
1.5xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Property BrokerReal Estate Agent

Local Density

3.03/10k

National Avg

4.65/10k

Local Businesses

5,943

NAICS Code

5312

Home Sales Agent

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

High Confidence
1.5xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Property BrokerReal Estate Agent

Local Density

3.03/10k

National Avg

4.65/10k

Local Businesses

5,943

NAICS Code

53121

Home Sales Agent

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

High Confidence
1.5xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Property BrokerReal Estate Agent

Local Density

3.03/10k

National Avg

4.65/10k

Local Businesses

5,943

NAICS Code

531210

Consumer Goods Rental Business

Consumer Goods Rental

1.5xGap Ratio

34% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Related:

Consumer Goods Rental ServiceProfessional Consumer

Local Density

0.17/10k

National Avg

0.26/10k

Local Businesses

341

NAICS Code

5322

Business Consultant

Computer Facilities Management Services

1.5xGap Ratio

32% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Related:

Corporate AdvisorManagement Consulting

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

71

NAICS Code

541513

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings Business

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

High Confidence
1.4xGap Ratio

31% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Related:

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

0.22/10k

National Avg

0.31/10k

Local Businesses

426

NAICS Code

56179

Building exterior cleaning services (except sandblasting

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

High Confidence
1.4xGap Ratio

31% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Local Density

0.22/10k

National Avg

0.31/10k

Local Businesses

426

NAICS Code

561790

Costume rental Formal wear rental Furniture (i

Other Consumer Goods Rental

1.4xGap Ratio

29% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Local Density

0.10/10k

National Avg

0.14/10k

Local Businesses

199

NAICS Code

53228

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Local

High Confidence
1.4xGap Ratio

27% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Related:

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.77/10k

National Avg

1.05/10k

Local Businesses

1,512

NAICS Code

48411

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Local

High Confidence
1.4xGap Ratio

27% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Related:

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.77/10k

National Avg

1.05/10k

Local Businesses

1,512

NAICS Code

484110

Insurance Agent

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

1.3xGap Ratio

24% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Related:

Insurance BrokerInsurance Sales

Local Density

2.90/10k

National Avg

3.78/10k

Local Businesses

5,675

NAICS Code

52421

Insurance Agent

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

1.3xGap Ratio

24% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Related:

Insurance BrokerInsurance Sales

Local Density

2.90/10k

National Avg

3.78/10k

Local Businesses

5,675

NAICS Code

524210

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

Car Washes

1.3xGap Ratio

22% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Related:

passenger carstrailers

Local Density

0.28/10k

National Avg

0.36/10k

Local Businesses

553

NAICS Code

811192

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