Flagstaff, AZ

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Flagstaff 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

4,422

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

145K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+10.0%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

62

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 104 opportunities

Recreational Goods Rental

Growth
+200.0%
Scale
$155K PAY
Saturation
8.16
18 establishments

Other Personal Care Services

Growth
+200.0%
Scale
$134K PAY
Saturation
1.21
18 establishments

General Freight Trucking, Local

Growth
+175.0%
Scale
$296K PAY
Saturation
0.53
11 establishments

Other Individual and Family Services

Growth
+137.5%
Scale
$441K PAY
Saturation
1.11
19 establishments

All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)

Growth
+120.0%
Scale
$281K PAY
Saturation
0.98
11 establishments

Car Washes

Growth
+120.0%
Scale
$109K PAY
Saturation
1.22
11 establishments

Nail Salons

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$2001.0M REV
Saturation
0.37
44 establishments

All Other Personal Services

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$128K PAY
Saturation
1.75
20 establishments

Barber Shops

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$158K PAY
Saturation
1.68
28 establishments

Convenience Stores

Growth
+75.0%
Scale
$242K PAY
Saturation
0.83
14 establishments

Roofing Contractors

Growth
+72.7%
Scale
$379K PAY
Saturation
1.63
19 establishments

Investment Advice

Growth
+71.4%
Scale
$116K PAY
Saturation
1.11
12 establishments

Finish Carpentry Contractors

Growth
+66.7%
Scale
$271K PAY
Saturation
1.02
15 establishments

Residential Property Managers

Growth
+57.1%
Scale
$199K PAY
Saturation
0.78
22 establishments

Sports and Recreation Instruction

Growth
+55.6%
Scale
$151K PAY
Saturation
1.44
14 establishments

Photography Studios, Portrait

Growth
+53.8%
Scale
$39K PAY
Saturation
3.86
20 establishments

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds

Growth
+52.9%
Scale
$342K PAY
Saturation
15.40
26 establishments

Residential Remodelers

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$162K PAY
Saturation
1.29
80 establishments

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Growth
+42.4%
Scale
$278K PAY
Saturation
1.19
53 establishments

Site Preparation Contractors

Growth
+38.9%
Scale
$749K PAY
Saturation
1.43
25 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

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

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?