Joe DownsCEO & Co-Founder, Belrose Storage Group. Founder, Storage Moguls.

Finding the Supply Gap Using DMV Data

30 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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Use DMV boat and RV registration data to find storage markets with supply gaps. Divide county registrations by storage facility capacity from satellite imagery. A 10:1 ratio signals opportunity; below 5:1 means supply is keeping up with demand.

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Filter 3 is the supply gap. Pull county boat and RV registration data from the state's DMV, then estimate existing storage space count by identifying facilities in the area and approximating their space count from the satellite view. Divide the registrations by available spaces. You got a supply index. 10 to 1 or higher, you've got an opportunity. Below 5 to 1, and you need to understand why supply has kept pace before you go any further. These 2 filters together tell you whether demand exists and whether the market is already served.