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Starting a small business is both an exciting and challenging journey, and location plays a crucial role in determining success. Some cities offer better opportunities due to their economic climate, business-friendly policies, and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems.
In this post, we highlight the top 50 U.S. cities with the highest concentration of small businesses. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking for the best place to launch your venture or a business owner seeking a thriving community to expand, this list will help you identify cities that foster innovation, networking, and growth.
From bustling metropolises like New York and Los Angeles to emerging hubs like Raleigh and Omaha, these cities are proving to be prime destinations for small business success. Let’s dive in!
| Rank | Metropolitan Area | Active Small Business Owners | Small Business Owners per 1,000 Population |
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| 1 | New York, NY | 814,814 | 42.4 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | 727,310 | 55.0 |
| 3 | Miami, FL | 379,510 | 61.5 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | 396,083 | 56.1 |
| 5 | Dallas, TX | 329,144 | 43.5 |
| 6 | Atlanta, GA | 317,272 | 52.7 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | 270,982 | 43.1 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | 357,882 | 37.8 |
| 9 | Philadelphia, PA | 197,216 | 32.3 |
| 10 | Minneapolis, MN | 193,015 | 53.0 |
| 11 | Seattle, WA | 175,675 | 44.1 |
| 12 | Boston, MA | 223,376 | 45.8 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | 243,142 | 49.1 |
| 14 | Denver, CO | 211,410 | 71.2 |
| 15 | San Francisco, CA | 182,982 | 38.7 |
| 16 | Orlando, FL | 151,174 | 58.0 |
| 17 | Tampa, FL | 148,064 | 46.3 |
| 18 | Raleigh, NC | 103,731 | 74.6 |
| 19 | Kansas City, MO | 126,078 | 58.5 |
| 20 | Portland, OR | 121,928 | 48.9 |
| 21 | Charlotte, NC | 128,244 | 48.6 |
| 22 | San Diego, CA | 127,482 | 38.2 |
| 23 | Cincinnati, OH | 107,309 | 48.3 |
| 24 | Columbus, OH | 104,551 | 49.3 |
| 25 | Austin, TX | 99,023 | 44.5 |
| 26 | Virginia Beach, VA | 94,747 | 53.7 |
| 27 | St. Louis, MO | 67,639 | 24.1 |
| 28 | Rochester, NY | 66,365 | 62.0 |
| 29 | Oklahoma City, OK | 65,734 | 46.7 |
| 30 | Pittsburgh, PA | 105,394 | 45.5 |
| 31 | Nashville, TN | 111,844 | 57.8 |
| 32 | Salt Lake City, UT | 55,675 | 45.2 |
| 33 | Louisville, KY | 43,253 | 34.2 |
| 34 | Richmond, VA | 52,010 | 40.3 |
| 35 | Memphis, TN | 51,879 | 38.6 |
| 36 | New Orleans, LA | 39,977 | 31.5 |
| 37 | Omaha, NE | 39,993 | 42.1 |
| 38 | Albuquerque, NM | 36,084 | 39.5 |
| 39 | Greenville, SC | 30,719 | 33.4 |
| 40 | Fresno, CA | 24,665 | 24.7 |
| 41 | Tucson, AZ | 26,777 | 25.6 |
| 42 | Hartford, CT | 42,664 | 35.4 |
| 43 | Providence, RI | 59,312 | 36.5 |
| 44 | Milwaukee, WI | 30,548 | 19.4 |
| 45 | Jacksonville, FL | 56,356 | 36.1 |
| 46 | Las Vegas, NV | 66,801 | 29.5 |
| 47 | Buffalo, NY | 15,751 | 14.0 |
| 48 | Birmingham, AL | 30,244 | 27.7 |
| 49 | Bridgeport, CT | 77,582 | 82.2 |
| 50 | Tulsa, OK | 60,390 | 60.5 |
Note: These figures are based on data from AdvisorSmith’s analysis of U.S. cities with the most small business owners.
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