What Akron, OH is underserved in
The biggest opening in Akron right now is bathroom remodeling: about 360 searches a month across Summit County, and local companies pay $36.66 for each click. The three businesses at the top of Google Maps for it have a median of 96 reviews, so expect a longer climb to the top three. Too few searches here to build on: ac replacement, artificial turf installation, boat lift repair, cabinet refacing, crane rental, crawl space encapsulation, demolition contractor, dock builder, drywall repair, electrical panel upgrade, ev charger installation, excavation contractor, fence installation, grease trap cleaning, home addition, hurricane shutters, impact door installation, impact windows, land clearing, mobile home repair, pool installation, pool resurfacing, screen enclosure installation, screen enclosure repair, seawall repair, sewer line repair, sod installation, sprinkler repair, tile installation, water damage restoration, well drilling and whole house repipe.
Summit County, Ohio. Data from October 2026.
Top opportunities in Akron
| # | Business | Score | Searches/mo | Per click |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathroom remodelingFull market report, $29 | 26 | 360 | $36.66 |
| 2 | Garage door repairFull market report, $29 | 23 | 1,290 | $42.68 |
| 3 | Roof repairFull market report, $29 | 22 | 690 | $18.67 |
| 4 | Porta potty rentalFull market report, $29 | 22 | 250 | $11.46 |
| 5 | Mold remediationFull market report, $29 | 22 | 410 | $24.98 |
34 more scored businesses for Akron 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 Akron, OH?
In October 2026, bathroom remodeling had the most room to grow in Akron: strong demand for the area and a score of 26 out of 100.
What is Akron underserved in?
Services with many local searches and few strong competitors. This month that list is led by bathroom remodeling, garage door repair, roof repair.
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How these numbers are made: methodology.
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