Columbus, IN

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Columbus market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 11 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

1,937

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

83K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+9.1%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

23

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 48 opportunities

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

Growth
+250.0%
Scale
$348K PAY
Saturation
1.45
14 establishments

Other Individual and Family Services

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$426K PAY
Saturation
1.85
14 establishments

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings

Growth
+53.8%
Scale
$135K PAY
Saturation
1.31
20 establishments

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$164K PAY
Saturation
1.75
15 establishments

All Other General Merchandise Stores

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$250K PAY
Saturation
1.64
15 establishments

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Growth
+44.4%
Scale
$285K PAY
Saturation
0.74
13 establishments

Residential Remodelers

Growth
+44.0%
Scale
$144K PAY
Saturation
1.31
36 establishments

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels

Growth
+43.8%
Scale
$482K PAY
Saturation
2.15
23 establishments

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$727K PAY
Saturation
0.92
20 establishments

Other Accounting Services

Growth
+40.0%
Scale
$300K PAY
Saturation
0.72
39 establishments

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

Growth
+40.0%
Scale
$217K PAY
Saturation
1.32
14 establishments

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

Growth
+27.8%
Scale
$97K PAY
Saturation
0.68
23 establishments

Residential Property Managers

Growth
+25.0%
Scale
$262K PAY
Saturation
0.80
10 establishments

Site Preparation Contractors

Growth
+25.0%
Scale
$956K PAY
Saturation
1.94
15 establishments

Engineering Services

Growth
+23.5%
Scale
$7.9M PAY
Saturation
1.62
21 establishments

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Growth
+21.4%
Scale
$632K PAY
Saturation
1.02
17 establishments

Portfolio Management

Growth
+21.1%
Scale
$522K PAY
Saturation
2.56
23 establishments

Landscaping Services

Growth
+18.2%
Scale
$159K PAY
Saturation
1.09
26 establishments

Child Care Services

Growth
+13.3%
Scale
$359K PAY
Saturation
1.02
17 establishments

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Growth
+12.0%
Scale
$332K PAY
Saturation
1.25
28 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

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

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?