Business Opportunities in Washington

Washington

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

Population

7.4M

High Demand

Moderate Demand

High Confidence

📊 Statewide Gap Ratio Analysis

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

all trailers

All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

10.4xGap Ratio

90% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

passenger carstrucks

Local Density

0.00/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811198

Creative Professional

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

High Confidence

5.3xGap Ratio

81% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.02/10k

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

5.3xGap Ratio

81% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

71141

activities

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

High Confidence

5.3xGap Ratio

81% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

representing clients in contract negotiationssuch as representing clients in contract negotiations

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

711410

Claims Adjusting Business

Claims Adjusting

High Confidence

5.3xGap Ratio

81% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Claims Adjusting ServiceProfessional Claims

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

524291

Car Service

Taxi and Limousine Service

High Confidence

4.5xGap Ratio

78% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Limo ServicePrivate Driver

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.12/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

4853

clothes dryers

Appliance Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

4.5xGap Ratio

78% 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

Exterminating and Pest Control Services Business

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

3.6xGap Ratio

72% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Exterminating and Pest Control Services ServiceProfessional Exterminating

Local Density

0.08/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56171

Exterminating and Pest Control Services Business

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

3.6xGap Ratio

72% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Exterminating and Pest Control Services ServiceProfessional Exterminating

Local Density

0.08/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561710

Professional Spectator

Spectator Sports

3.1xGap Ratio

68% 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

3.1xGap Ratio

68% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

dogshorses

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

71121

Professional Sound

Sound Recording Industries

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Sound Recording Industries BusinessSound Recording Industries Service

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.07/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5122

boxers

Other Spectator Sports

High Confidence

2.9xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

carsdogs

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

711219

Real-time (i

Court Reporting and Stenotype Services

High Confidence

2.8xGap Ratio

64% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561492

Boutique

Fruit and Vegetable Retailers

High Confidence

2.6xGap Ratio

62% 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

2.6xGap Ratio

62% 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

Computer Repair

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

2.6xGap Ratio

62% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.05/10k

National Avg

0.13/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

8112

Computer Repair

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

2.6xGap Ratio

62% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.05/10k

National Avg

0.13/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81121

clothes dryers

Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

2.5xGap Ratio

60% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

edgerslawnmowers

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81141

Other Business Support Services Business

Other Business Support Services

High Confidence

2.5xGap Ratio

60% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Other Business Support Services ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.08/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56149

Fix-It Service

Reupholstery and Furniture Repair

High Confidence

2.3xGap Ratio

56% 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

2.3xGap Ratio

56% 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

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

2.2xGap Ratio

54% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.44/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

328

NAICS Code

7115

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

2.2xGap Ratio

54% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.44/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

328

NAICS Code

71151

commercial

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

2.2xGap Ratio

54% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.44/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

328

NAICS Code

711510

Drafting Services Business

Drafting Services

High Confidence

2.2xGap Ratio

54% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Drafting Services ServiceProfessional Drafting

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.01/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54134

Drafting Services Business

Drafting Services

High Confidence

2.2xGap Ratio

54% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Drafting Services ServiceProfessional Drafting

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.01/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541340

Ad Agency

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

2.0xGap Ratio

51% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Brand ConsultantDigital Marketing

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54191

Ad Agency

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

2.0xGap Ratio

51% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Brand ConsultantDigital Marketing

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541910

Business Consultant

Computer Facilities Management Services

1.9xGap Ratio

47% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Corporate AdvisorManagement Consulting

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541513

All Other Insurance Related Ac Services

All Other Insurance Related Activities

High Confidence

1.9xGap 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

Consumer Goods Rental Business

Consumer Goods Rental

1.7xGap Ratio

42% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Consumer Goods Rental ServiceProfessional Consumer

Local Density

0.15/10k

National Avg

0.26/10k

Local Businesses

114

NAICS Code

5322

Costume rental Formal wear rental Furniture (i

Other Consumer Goods Rental

1.6xGap Ratio

38% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.09/10k

National Avg

0.14/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

53228

Performing Arts Companies Business

Performing Arts Companies

1.6xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Performing Arts Companies ServiceProfessional Performing

Local Density

0.11/10k

National Avg

0.17/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7111

beach chairs

Recreational Goods Rental

High Confidence

1.5xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

beach umbrellasbicycles

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

532284

Medical Laboratories Business

Medical Laboratories

1.5xGap Ratio

34% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Medical Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.22/10k

National Avg

0.34/10k

Local Businesses

166

NAICS Code

621511

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Local

High Confidence

1.5xGap Ratio

33% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.70/10k

National Avg

1.05/10k

Local Businesses

522

NAICS Code

48411

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Local

High Confidence

1.5xGap Ratio

33% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.70/10k

National Avg

1.05/10k

Local Businesses

522

NAICS Code

484110

Claims adjusting

Other Insurance Related Activities

1.5xGap Ratio

33% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

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

Local Density

0.16/10k

National Avg

0.24/10k

Local Businesses

119

NAICS Code

52429

Office Administrative Services Business

Office Administrative Services

1.5xGap Ratio

33% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Office Administrative Services ServiceProfessional Office

Local Density

0.58/10k

National Avg

0.87/10k

Local Businesses

432

NAICS Code

5611

Office Administrative Services Business

Office Administrative Services

1.5xGap Ratio

33% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Office Administrative Services ServiceProfessional Office

Local Density

0.58/10k

National Avg

0.87/10k

Local Businesses

432

NAICS Code

56111

financial planning

Office Administrative Services

1.5xGap Ratio

33% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Local Density

0.58/10k

National Avg

0.87/10k

Local Businesses

432

NAICS Code

561110

Land Subdivision Business

Land Subdivision

1.5xGap Ratio

32% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Land Subdivision ServiceProfessional Land

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

2372

Land Subdivision Business

Land Subdivision

1.5xGap Ratio

32% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Land Subdivision ServiceProfessional Land

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

23721

Land Subdivision Business

Land Subdivision

1.5xGap Ratio

32% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Land Subdivision ServiceProfessional Land

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

237210

Motion Picture and Video Industries Business

Motion Picture and Video Industries

High Confidence

1.5xGap Ratio

32% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Motion Picture and Video Industries ServiceProfessional Motion

Local Density

0.39/10k

National Avg

0.57/10k

Local Businesses

292

NAICS Code

5121

Professional Travel

Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

High Confidence

1.4xGap Ratio

30% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services BusinessTravel Arrangement and Reservation Services Service

Local Density

0.20/10k

National Avg

0.28/10k

Local Businesses

147

NAICS Code

5615

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload

1.4xGap Ratio

29% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.12/10k

National Avg

0.17/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

484122

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Business

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

1.4xGap Ratio

28% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.39/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

289

NAICS Code

6215

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Business

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

1.4xGap Ratio

28% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.39/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

289

NAICS Code

62151

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