Jonesboro, AR

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Jonesboro market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 25 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

4,018

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

135K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+13.8%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

37

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 80 opportunities

Nail Salons

Growth
+240.0%
Scale
$5397.0M REV
Saturation
1.37
183 establishments

Beauty Salons

Growth
+225.0%
Scale
$13585.0M REV
Saturation
0.43
625 establishments

Tobacco Stores

Growth
+114.3%
Scale
$92K PAY
Saturation
2.07
15 establishments

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

Growth
+108.3%
Scale
$110K PAY
Saturation
1.50
25 establishments

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$111K PAY
Saturation
1.86
18 establishments

Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$121K PAY
Saturation
0.72
14 establishments

Other Individual and Family Services

Growth
+83.3%
Scale
$563K PAY
Saturation
1.68
22 establishments

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Growth
+80.0%
Scale
$123K PAY
Saturation
0.90
45 establishments

Residential Remodelers

Growth
+69.2%
Scale
$218K PAY
Saturation
0.46
22 establishments

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

Growth
+66.7%
Scale
$142K PAY
Saturation
1.12
10 establishments

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

Growth
+58.3%
Scale
$163K PAY
Saturation
0.65
38 establishments

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Growth
+57.1%
Scale
$1.6M PAY
Saturation
1.94
11 establishments

Other Accounting Services

Growth
+55.6%
Scale
$1620.0M REV
Saturation
0.83
89 establishments

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Growth
+51.7%
Scale
$640K PAY
Saturation
1.52
44 establishments

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$144K PAY
Saturation
1.88
113 establishments

Car Washes

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$161K PAY
Saturation
1.45
10 establishments

Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)

Growth
+41.7%
Scale
$143K PAY
Saturation
1.39
17 establishments

Tax Preparation Services

Growth
+40.0%
Scale
$979.0M REV
Saturation
1.40
46 establishments

General Freight Trucking, Local

Growth
+38.5%
Scale
$517K PAY
Saturation
1.13
18 establishments

Office Administrative Services

Growth
+37.5%
Scale
$2.5M PAY
Saturation
0.84
11 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

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

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?