Abilene, TX

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Abilene market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 28 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

4,966

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

178K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+10.7%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

60

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 115 opportunities

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors

Growth
+266.7%
Scale
$124K PAY
Saturation
1.02
11 establishments

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

Growth
+171.4%
Scale
$127K PAY
Saturation
1.08
143 establishments

Food Service Contractors

Growth
+133.3%
Scale
$775K PAY
Saturation
1.48
21 establishments

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Growth
+123.8%
Scale
$751.0M REV
Saturation
1.13
62 establishments

Offices of Chiropractors

Growth
+116.7%
Scale
$112K PAY
Saturation
0.68
13 establishments

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$461K PAY
Saturation
2.48
12 establishments

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

Growth
+87.5%
Scale
$113K PAY
Saturation
0.65
15 establishments

Other Personal Care Services

Growth
+85.7%
Scale
$145K PAY
Saturation
0.83
13 establishments

Nail Salons

Growth
+83.3%
Scale
$73K PAY
Saturation
0.64
173 establishments

Finish Carpentry Contractors

Growth
+70.0%
Scale
$271K PAY
Saturation
1.09
17 establishments

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

Growth
+62.5%
Scale
$220K PAY
Saturation
0.77
13 establishments

Beauty Salons

Growth
+61.1%
Scale
$10710.0M REV
Saturation
0.70
384 establishments

All Other General Merchandise Stores

Growth
+58.1%
Scale
$138K PAY
Saturation
2.25
49 establishments

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

Growth
+57.7%
Scale
$91K PAY
Saturation
0.51
41 establishments

Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops

Growth
+55.6%
Scale
$504K PAY
Saturation
3.40
14 establishments

Car Washes

Growth
+55.6%
Scale
$284K PAY
Saturation
1.47
14 establishments

Sports and Recreation Instruction

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$111K PAY
Saturation
1.17
12 establishments

Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$230K PAY
Saturation
0.78
21 establishments

Grantmaking Foundations

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$411K PAY
Saturation
1.68
10 establishments

Investment Advice

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$220K PAY
Saturation
0.88
10 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Abilene:

1

Demographic Fit

Does the local population age or income level explain the "Supply Gaps"? (e.g., A gap in luxury services may be due to lower local income).

2

Regulatory Check

Verify local licensing requirements. High barriers to entry often protect "High Yield" sectors from new competition.

3

Competitor Health

Investigate the "Momentum" sectors. Are existing businesses thriving, or is the growth due to high turnover and failure rates?