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ABottom line
An upper-half market with bid estimates 12% above the typical state.
Short answer
Tennessee is in the upper half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of boat dealers and brokers search demand, with 151 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $1.21, 12% above the typical state ($1.08).
BTop searches
What people in Tennessee search for
The most-searched boat dealers and brokers terms in Tennessee, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Tennessee | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| boat dealers near meNear me | 1K-10K | $3.36 |
| rent a pontoon boat near meNear me | 1K-10K | $1.83 |
| pontoon boat | 1K-10K | $1.57 |
| fishing boat | 1K-10K | $1.51 |
| fish boat | 1K-10K | $1.51 |
| boats for sale | 1K-10K | $1.28 |
| pontoon boats for sale | 1K-10K | $1.24 |
| pontoon barge for sale | 1K-10K | $1.24 |
| bass boat | 1K-10K | $1.18 |
| tracker boats | 1K-10K | $1.04 |
| boat loans | 100-1K | $17.87 |
| boat lenders | 100-1K | $17.87 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Tennessee, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a boat dealer in Tennessee
- C1 Bids track the typical state.A $1.21 median bid estimate sits close to the $1.08 typical-state figure.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $2.79 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 A mid-sized market.Tennessee sits in the middle of the national ranking.What to doPlan targets against the similar-sized states in the comparison below, not against the largest markets.
- C4 Search demand per resident is above the national average.Index 132, where 100 is the US average.What to doMore people search per capita here, which supports more aggressive growth targets.
DHow Tennessee compares
Tennessee against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ohio | 168 | $0.86 | 101 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 156 | $0.90 | 80 |
| 11 | Tennessee | 151 | $1.21 | 132 |
| 12 | Minnesota | 146 | $1.49 | 161 |
| 13 | Virginia | 141 | $0.91 | 108 |
| Typical state (median) | $1.08 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for boat dealers, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a boat dealer or yacht broker get more buyers?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Tennessee
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Foundation repair
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Barndominiums
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Public adjusters
- Annuity sales
- Annuity surrender and exchange help
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Property management
- Cash home buyers and investors
- Ranch and land brokers
- Stair lifts
- Home elevators
- Antiques and collectibles
- Exotic hunting ranches
- Custom aquariums
- Industrial valves
- Shipbroking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Tennessee, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology