Manhattan, KS

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Manhattan market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 27 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

3,069

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

133K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+27.1%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

32

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 84 opportunities

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

Growth
+360.0%
Scale
$5380.0M REV
Saturation
1.95
81 establishments

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Growth
+200.0%
Scale
$886K PAY
Saturation
2.29
12 establishments

Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices

Growth
+150.0%
Scale
$2.7M PAY
Saturation
1.46
20 establishments

All Other General Merchandise Stores

Growth
+142.9%
Scale
$146K PAY
Saturation
1.16
17 establishments

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

Growth
+140.0%
Scale
$449K PAY
Saturation
0.71
12 establishments

Car Washes

Growth
+120.0%
Scale
$156K PAY
Saturation
1.72
11 establishments

All Other Outpatient Care Centers

Growth
+116.7%
Scale
$999K PAY
Saturation
1.98
13 establishments

Other Personal Care Services

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$71K PAY
Saturation
1.52
16 establishments

Used Car Dealers

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$285K PAY
Saturation
1.75
14 establishments

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$332K PAY
Saturation
1.31
18 establishments

Food Service Contractors

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$653K PAY
Saturation
1.89
18 establishments

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

Growth
+90.0%
Scale
$109K PAY
Saturation
1.00
19 establishments

Roofing Contractors

Growth
+85.7%
Scale
$386K PAY
Saturation
1.58
13 establishments

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels

Growth
+83.3%
Scale
$362K PAY
Saturation
1.29
22 establishments

Nail Salons

Growth
+80.0%
Scale
$901.0M REV
Saturation
0.78
39 establishments

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

Growth
+79.5%
Scale
$62K PAY
Saturation
1.46
79 establishments

Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses

Growth
+75.0%
Scale
$1.7M PAY
Saturation
0.78
14 establishments

Tire Dealers

Growth
+71.4%
Scale
$558K PAY
Saturation
1.91
12 establishments

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Growth
+66.7%
Scale
$244K PAY
Saturation
0.73
10 establishments

Other Individual and Family Services

Growth
+62.5%
Scale
$122K PAY
Saturation
1.08
13 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

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

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?