Idaho Falls, ID

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Idaho Falls market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 44 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

5,895

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

162K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+19.7%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

69

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 125 opportunities

Mobile Food Services

Growth
+183.3%
Scale
$99K PAY
Saturation
2.42
17 establishments

Tile and Terrazzo Contractors

Growth
+157.1%
Scale
$143K PAY
Saturation
2.89
18 establishments

Nonresidential Property Managers

Growth
+150.0%
Scale
$1.2M PAY
Saturation
0.94
10 establishments

Car Washes

Growth
+140.0%
Scale
$174K PAY
Saturation
1.04
12 establishments

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

Growth
+133.3%
Scale
$6560.0M REV
Saturation
1.64
192 establishments

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

Growth
+126.7%
Scale
$220K PAY
Saturation
1.22
34 establishments

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

Growth
+125.0%
Scale
$1616.0M REV
Saturation
1.13
25 establishments

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

Growth
+120.0%
Scale
$167K PAY
Saturation
1.17
11 establishments

Flooring Contractors

Growth
+114.3%
Scale
$146K PAY
Saturation
2.85
30 establishments

All Other Outpatient Care Centers

Growth
+114.3%
Scale
$388K PAY
Saturation
1.27
15 establishments

All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$151K PAY
Saturation
1.26
18 establishments

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$166K PAY
Saturation
0.99
62 establishments

Sports and Recreation Instruction

Growth
+88.9%
Scale
$59K PAY
Saturation
1.37
17 establishments

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Growth
+86.7%
Scale
$252K PAY
Saturation
0.89
56 establishments

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors

Growth
+78.3%
Scale
$341K PAY
Saturation
3.13
41 establishments

Office Administrative Services

Growth
+75.0%
Scale
$101K PAY
Saturation
0.64
14 establishments

Other Computer Related Services

Growth
+71.4%
Scale
$316K PAY
Saturation
1.60
12 establishments

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Growth
+69.2%
Scale
$311K PAY
Saturation
1.76
22 establishments

Dental Laboratories

Growth
+66.7%
Scale
$371K PAY
Saturation
3.74
10 establishments

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

Growth
+64.4%
Scale
$70K PAY
Saturation
1.23
120 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

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

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?