Business Opportunities in Texas

Texas

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

Population

28.3M

High Demand

Moderate Demand

High Confidence

📊 Statewide Gap Ratio Analysis

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

Finfish Fishing Business

Finfish Fishing

High Confidence

6.8xGap Ratio

85% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Finfish Fishing ServiceProfessional Finfish

Local Density

0.00/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

114111

Car Service

Taxi and Limousine Service

High Confidence

6.3xGap Ratio

84% 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

Creative Professional

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

High Confidence

5.9xGap Ratio

83% 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

5.9xGap Ratio

83% 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

5.9xGap Ratio

83% 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

All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Business

All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

5.1xGap Ratio

81% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation ServiceProfessional All

Local Density

0.00/10k

National Avg

0.01/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

485999

boxers

Other Spectator Sports

High Confidence

4.8xGap Ratio

79% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

carsdogs

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

711219

Professional Sound

Sound Recording Industries

High Confidence

4.8xGap Ratio

79% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Sound Recording Industries BusinessSound Recording Industries Service

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.07/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5122

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

3.7xGap Ratio

73% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.27/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

750

NAICS Code

7115

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

3.7xGap Ratio

73% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.27/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

750

NAICS Code

71151

commercial

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

3.7xGap Ratio

73% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.27/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

750

NAICS Code

711510

Forest Management

Support Activities for Forestry

High Confidence

3.2xGap Ratio

69% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

LoggingTimber Harvesting

Local Density

0.00/10k

National Avg

0.01/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

1153

Forest Management

Support Activities for Forestry

High Confidence

3.2xGap Ratio

69% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

LoggingTimber Harvesting

Local Density

0.00/10k

National Avg

0.01/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

11531

consulting on wood attributes and reforestation

Support Activities for Forestry

High Confidence

3.2xGap Ratio

69% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

estimating timberforest firefighting

Local Density

0.00/10k

National Avg

0.01/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

115310

Performing Arts Companies Business

Performing Arts Companies

2.9xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Performing Arts Companies ServiceProfessional Performing

Local Density

0.06/10k

National Avg

0.17/10k

Local Businesses

167

NAICS Code

7111

Professional Spectator

Spectator Sports

2.9xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Spectator Sports BusinessSpectator Sports Service

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7112

cars

Spectator Sports

2.9xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

dogshorses

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

71121

Fishing Services

Fishing

High Confidence

2.6xGap Ratio

62% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local FishingSmall Business Fishing

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

1141

clams

Fishing

High Confidence

2.6xGap Ratio

62% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

crabseels

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

11411

Professional Translation

Translation and Interpretation Services

High Confidence

2.5xGap Ratio

60% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Translation and Interpretation Services BusinessTranslation and Interpretation Services Service

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54193

Professional Translation

Translation and Interpretation Services

High Confidence

2.5xGap Ratio

60% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Translation and Interpretation Services BusinessTranslation and Interpretation Services Service

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541930

Boutique

Confectionery and Nut Retailers

2.4xGap Ratio

58% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Retail ShopSpecialty Retailer

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

445292

Motion Picture and Video Industries Business

Motion Picture and Video Industries

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

52% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Motion Picture and Video Industries ServiceProfessional Motion

Local Density

0.27/10k

National Avg

0.57/10k

Local Businesses

775

NAICS Code

5121

All Other Business Support Services Business

All Other Business Support Services

2.1xGap Ratio

52% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

All Other Business Support Services ServiceProfessional All

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561499

Commercial Photographer

Commercial Photography

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

51% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Event PhotographyPortrait Photographer

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541922

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Business

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

High Confidence

2.0xGap Ratio

51% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ServiceProfessional All

Local Density

0.26/10k

National Avg

0.53/10k

Local Businesses

736

NAICS Code

54199

Appraisal (except real estate) services Marine surveyor (i

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

High Confidence

2.0xGap Ratio

51% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.26/10k

National Avg

0.53/10k

Local Businesses

736

NAICS Code

541990

Building Finishing Contractors Business

Building Finishing Contractors

High Confidence

1.9xGap Ratio

49% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Building Finishing Contractors ServiceProfessional Building

Local Density

1.83/10k

National Avg

3.58/10k

Local Businesses

5,188

NAICS Code

2383

Landscaping Services Business

Landscaping Services

High Confidence

1.9xGap Ratio

49% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Landscaping Services ServiceProfessional Landscaping

Local Density

1.67/10k

National Avg

3.25/10k

Local Businesses

4,715

NAICS Code

56173

Landscaping Services Business

Landscaping Services

High Confidence

1.9xGap Ratio

49% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Landscaping Services ServiceProfessional Landscaping

Local Density

1.67/10k

National Avg

3.25/10k

Local Businesses

4,715

NAICS Code

561730

Fix-It Service

Other 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

0.08/10k

National Avg

0.16/10k

Local Businesses

234

NAICS Code

81149

garments

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.9xGap Ratio

48% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.08/10k

National Avg

0.16/10k

Local Businesses

234

NAICS Code

811490

Boutique

Fruit and Vegetable Retailers

High Confidence

1.9xGap Ratio

47% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Retail ShopSpecialty Retailer

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

44523

Boutique

Fruit and Vegetable Retailers

High Confidence

1.9xGap Ratio

47% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Retail ShopSpecialty Retailer

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

445230

clothes dryers

Appliance Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.9xGap Ratio

47% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

refrigeratorsroom air-conditioners

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811412

Real-time (i

Court Reporting and Stenotype Services

High Confidence

1.9xGap Ratio

47% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561492

All Other Insurance Related Ac Services

All Other Insurance Related Activities

High Confidence

1.8xGap Ratio

46% 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

clothes dryers

Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.8xGap Ratio

44% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

edgerslawnmowers

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81141

manicures

Nail Salons

1.8xGap Ratio

44% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

nail extensionspedicures

Local Density

0.50/10k

National Avg

0.88/10k

Local Businesses

1,407

NAICS Code

812113

Professional Support

Support Activities for Crop Production

1.8xGap Ratio

43% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Support Activities for Crop Production BusinessSupport Activities for Crop Production Service

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

1151

Aerial crop dusting or spraying (i

Support Activities for Crop Production

1.8xGap Ratio

43% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

11511

Boutique

Specialty Food Retailers

1.7xGap Ratio

43% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Retail ShopSpecialty Retailer

Local Density

0.27/10k

National Avg

0.46/10k

Local Businesses

755

NAICS Code

4452

Professional Rooming

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps

High Confidence

1.7xGap Ratio

40% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps BusinessRooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps Service

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7213

Professional Rooming

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps

High Confidence

1.7xGap Ratio

40% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps BusinessRooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps Service

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

72131

Dormitories (off campus) Sorority houses Fraternity houses Workers' camps Rooming houses

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps

High Confidence

1.7xGap Ratio

40% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

fraternity houseshousekeeping

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

721310

Fix-It Service

Reupholstery and Furniture Repair

High Confidence

1.7xGap Ratio

40% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Maintenance ShopRepair Service

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81142

Fix-It Service

Reupholstery and Furniture Repair

High Confidence

1.7xGap Ratio

40% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Maintenance ShopRepair Service

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811420

all trailers

All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

39% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

passenger carstrucks

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811198

Business Consultant

Farm Management Services

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

39% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Corporate AdvisorManagement Consulting

Local Density

0.00/10k

National Avg

0.00/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

115116

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

141

NAICS Code

56149

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