Bismarck, ND

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Bismarck 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

4,526

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

134K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+8.9%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

64

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 113 opportunities

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Growth
+200.0%
Scale
$934K PAY
Saturation
1.54
12 establishments

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

Growth
+170.0%
Scale
$166K PAY
Saturation
1.18
27 establishments

Home Health Care Services

Growth
+140.0%
Scale
$876K PAY
Saturation
0.61
12 establishments

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Growth
+104.5%
Scale
$397.0M REV
Saturation
1.09
54 establishments

Nail Salons

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$87K PAY
Saturation
0.82
58 establishments

Office Administrative Services

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$994K PAY
Saturation
0.78
14 establishments

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

Growth
+78.6%
Scale
$369K PAY
Saturation
0.99
25 establishments

Marketing Consulting Services

Growth
+66.7%
Scale
$213K PAY
Saturation
0.39
10 establishments

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

Growth
+63.6%
Scale
$220K PAY
Saturation
1.03
112 establishments

All Other General Merchandise Stores

Growth
+55.6%
Scale
$304K PAY
Saturation
0.64
14 establishments

Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$805K PAY
Saturation
4.20
12 establishments

Other Individual and Family Services

Growth
+46.2%
Scale
$339K PAY
Saturation
1.06
19 establishments

Portfolio Management

Growth
+45.5%
Scale
$493K PAY
Saturation
1.50
32 establishments

Residential Remodelers

Growth
+44.4%
Scale
$189K PAY
Saturation
0.80
52 establishments

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Growth
+43.5%
Scale
$269K PAY
Saturation
0.64
33 establishments

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$171K PAY
Saturation
1.90
20 establishments

Miscellaneous Intermediation

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$419K PAY
Saturation
1.61
10 establishments

Security Guards and Patrol Services

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$836K PAY
Saturation
1.89
10 establishments

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Growth
+38.1%
Scale
$214K PAY
Saturation
2.18
29 establishments

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

Growth
+35.3%
Scale
$844K PAY
Saturation
1.20
23 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

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

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?