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What Minneapolis, MN is underserved in
The biggest opening in Minneapolis right now is bathroom remodeling: about 2,710 searches a month across Hennepin County, and local companies pay $44.07 for each click. The three businesses at the top of Google Maps for it have a median of 38 reviews, which a newcomer can match with steady work. For septic pumping, crane rental and dock builder, no local company's own website makes Google's top results; only directories and national sites do. Too few searches here to build on: crawl space encapsulation, drywall repair, ev charger installation, generator installation, hurricane shutters, impact windows, mobile home repair, pool resurfacing, porta potty rental and seawall repair. Minneapolis is one of the biggest US cities, so scores here run high on sheer demand. Established companies spend heavily on ads and reviews, and the map pack is much harder to crack than in a mid-size town; a suburb or a single neighborhood is often the easier start. Big cities are left out of our national rankings for that reason.
Hennepin County, Minnesota. Data from October 2026.
Top opportunities in Minneapolis
| # | Business | Score | Searches/mo | Per click |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathroom remodelingFull market report, $29 | 92 | 2,710 | $44.07 |
| 2 | Window replacementFull market report, $29 | 70 | 1,360 | $49.84 |
| 3 | Roof repairFull market report, $29 | 68 | 1,710 | $42.97 |
| 4 | Kitchen remodelingFull market report, $29 | 59 | 1,130 | $39.51 |
| 5 | Deck builderFull market report, $29 | 57 | 1,710 | $22.91 |
49 more scored businesses for Minneapolis are in the full list.
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Searches/mo: people in that county searching Google for the service each month. Per click: what local companies pay Google for one of those visitors. Search value/mo: a rough estimate of what that demand is worth to the businesses that win it. Leader reviews: median review count of the top 3 on Google Maps; lower means an easier market to break into.
Questions
What business should I start in Minneapolis, MN?
In October 2026, bathroom remodeling had the most room to grow in Minneapolis: strong demand for the area and a score of 92 out of 100.
What is Minneapolis underserved in?
Services with many local searches and few strong competitors. This month that list is led by bathroom remodeling, window replacement, roof repair.
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How these numbers are made: methodology.
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