Best Cities to Start a
Auto parts store Business
Data-driven rankings based on market demand, competition quality, and digital presence gaps across the United States.
1
Philadelphia, PA
53 Auto parts store businesses
24
Score
4.3
Avg Rating
32%
No Website
11,034
Reviews
4
Los Angeles, CA
37 Auto parts store businesses
20
Score
4.3
Avg Rating
24%
No Website
9,528
Reviews
5
Charleston, WV
23 Auto parts store businesses
20
Score
4.4
Avg Rating
26%
No Website
2,256
Reviews
6
Orlando, FL
79 Auto parts store businesses
19
Score
4.3
Avg Rating
10%
No Website
14,351
Reviews
7
Detroit, MI
54 Auto parts store businesses
19
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
17%
No Website
10,602
Reviews
9
Phoenix, AZ
61 Auto parts store businesses
19
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
13%
No Website
14,750
Reviews
12
Oklahoma City, OK
70 Auto parts store businesses
18
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
7%
No Website
13,093
Reviews
13
Wilmington, DE
21 Auto parts store businesses
17
Score
4.1
Avg Rating
19%
No Website
2,082
Reviews
14
Kalamazoo, MI
21 Auto parts store businesses
17
Score
4.4
Avg Rating
19%
No Website
3,601
Reviews
15
Long Beach, CA
22 Auto parts store businesses
17
Score
4.4
Avg Rating
18%
No Website
7,185
Reviews
16
Harrisburg, PA
22 Auto parts store businesses
17
Score
4.1
Avg Rating
18%
No Website
1,552
Reviews
17
Salt Lake City, UT
22 Auto parts store businesses
17
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
18%
No Website
3,790
Reviews
18
Portland, OR
71 Auto parts store businesses
17
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
4%
No Website
12,151
Reviews
20
Allentown, PA
29 Auto parts store businesses
17
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
14%
No Website
4,637
Reviews
Methodology
We analyzed data from 43 US cities with at least 20 Auto parts store businesses to determine the best locations for entrepreneurs. Each city was scored on three key factors:
40% Weight
Market Demand
Total number of existing businesses - higher counts indicate proven demand.
30% Weight
Competition Quality
Average business rating - lower ratings suggest room for better operators.
30% Weight
Digital Gap
Percentage without websites - higher percentages signal untapped opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you rank the best cities for Auto parts store businesses?
We use a weighted opportunity score based on market demand, local competition quality, and the share of businesses lacking a website.
Why does percentage without website matter?
A high percentage of businesses without websites often indicates a weaker digital market, which can be an opportunity for a better-run operator.
How often is this data updated?
The underlying data is refreshed regularly, and this page revalidates daily.