Alexandria, LA

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Alexandria market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 17 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

4,104

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

151K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+7.6%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

56

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 85 opportunities

Medical Laboratories

Growth
+266.7%
Scale
$228K PAY
Saturation
1.71
11 establishments

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

Growth
+133.3%
Scale
$7844.0M REV
Saturation
3.49
148 establishments

Residential Property Managers

Growth
+127.3%
Scale
$132K PAY
Saturation
1.05
25 establishments

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

Growth
+125.0%
Scale
$1908.0M REV
Saturation
1.72
33 establishments

All Other Health and Personal Care Stores

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$182K PAY
Saturation
2.65
10 establishments

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

Growth
+83.3%
Scale
$182K PAY
Saturation
1.20
22 establishments

Residential Remodelers

Growth
+76.9%
Scale
$144K PAY
Saturation
0.44
23 establishments

All Other Outpatient Care Centers

Growth
+70.0%
Scale
$579K PAY
Saturation
2.18
17 establishments

Site Preparation Contractors

Growth
+58.3%
Scale
$252K PAY
Saturation
1.30
19 establishments

Furniture Stores

Growth
+57.1%
Scale
$297K PAY
Saturation
1.32
11 establishments

Used Car Dealers

Growth
+55.6%
Scale
$237K PAY
Saturation
1.47
14 establishments

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$158K PAY
Saturation
2.54
27 establishments

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$137K PAY
Saturation
1.10
18 establishments

Temporary Help Services

Growth
+44.4%
Scale
$1.5M PAY
Saturation
0.98
13 establishments

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)

Growth
+40.0%
Scale
$85K PAY
Saturation
0.92
14 establishments

Convenience Stores

Growth
+40.0%
Scale
$90K PAY
Saturation
1.48
21 establishments

Nail Salons

Growth
+31.6%
Scale
$1215.0M REV
Saturation
1.83
69 establishments

Child Care Services

Growth
+27.6%
Scale
$305K PAY
Saturation
1.17
37 establishments

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Growth
+26.3%
Scale
$286.0M REV
Saturation
0.72
31 establishments

Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation

Growth
+25.0%
Scale
$6.1M PAY
Saturation
30.17
15 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

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

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?