Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Pinehurst-Southern Pines market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 20 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

2,904

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

103K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+12.7%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

37

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 61 opportunities

Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)

Growth
+266.7%
Scale
$312K PAY
Saturation
1.14
11 establishments

All Other Outpatient Care Centers

Growth
+150.0%
Scale
$6.6M PAY
Saturation
1.79
10 establishments

Other Individual and Family Services

Growth
+140.0%
Scale
$398K PAY
Saturation
1.16
12 establishments

Office Administrative Services

Growth
+83.3%
Scale
$3.7M PAY
Saturation
1.07
11 establishments

Hardware Stores

Growth
+66.7%
Scale
$364K PAY
Saturation
2.58
10 establishments

Site Preparation Contractors

Growth
+62.5%
Scale
$352K PAY
Saturation
1.24
13 establishments

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Growth
+54.1%
Scale
$1.2M PAY
Saturation
1.93
57 establishments

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

Growth
+51.0%
Scale
$92K PAY
Saturation
1.66
77 establishments

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$345K PAY
Saturation
1.10
12 establishments

Other Personal Care Services

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$180K PAY
Saturation
1.11
10 establishments

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$80K PAY
Saturation
0.94
10 establishments

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$1.8M PAY
Saturation
1.59
10 establishments

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)

Growth
+35.9%
Scale
$209K PAY
Saturation
3.30
53 establishments

Residential Remodelers

Growth
+28.6%
Scale
$83K PAY
Saturation
0.72
27 establishments

Residential Property Managers

Growth
+28.6%
Scale
$102K PAY
Saturation
1.58
27 establishments

General Automotive Repair

Growth
+28.0%
Scale
$208K PAY
Saturation
1.40
32 establishments

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings

Growth
+25.0%
Scale
$177K PAY
Saturation
0.48
10 establishments

Furniture Stores

Growth
+25.0%
Scale
$256K PAY
Saturation
1.67
10 establishments

Child Care Services

Growth
+23.5%
Scale
$188K PAY
Saturation
1.86
42 establishments

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Growth
+22.2%
Scale
$221K PAY
Saturation
1.45
33 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Pinehurst-Southern Pines:

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?