{"id":360097,"date":"2026-07-03T16:25:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T16:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/360097\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T16:25:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T16:25:11","slug":"study-ranks-san-antonio-as-nations-most-entrepreneurial-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/360097\/","title":{"rendered":"Study ranks San Antonio as nation’s most entrepreneurial city"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AnAn aerial shot of San Antonio\u2019s skyline. Credit: Wikimedia Commons \/ FilmRAW<\/p>\n

A new study identified San Antonio as the most entrepreneurial U.S. city, a distinction based on the brisk growth of its smallest businesses. <\/p>\n

The Alamo City posted the nation\u2019s highest year-over-year growth rate in active microbusinesses at 11%, according to a new study published this week<\/a> by internet domain registrar GoDaddy\u2019s Small Business Research Lab. During fiscal 2025, the city added 9,232 new businesses, outperforming other fast-growing markets including Miami, Milwaukee, El Paso and The Bronx.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe idea that you need to be in a major coastal city to build something has evolved,\u201d GoDaddy\u2019s small-business economist Alexandra Rosen said in a statement. \u201cWhether it\u2019s a traditional storefront with a digital presence or an online side hustle, entrepreneurs are sustaining momentum and showing there\u2019s growing opportunity in every part of the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

New housing data from Zillow helps explain San Antonio\u2019s rise.<\/p>\n

As part of a first-of-its-kind partnership with GoDaddy, Zillow found that San Antonio offers a rare combination of strong entrepreneurial growth and affordable living. The city\u2019s typical home value of $278,644 is about a quarter below the U.S. average, while the average monthly rent of $1,398 is 28% lower than the national average.<\/p>\n

Recent home construction has also eased competition for housing, making it easier for entrepreneurs to relocate, buy homes and launch businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen housing is attainable and plentiful, entrepreneurs feel more confident putting down roots and businesses find it easier to attract and keep talent,\u201d Zillow Chief Economist Mischa Fisher said in a statement. \u201cThe pandemic fundamentally changed where people want to live and work, and new energy flowed to markets outside of the traditional hotspots.\u201d<\/p>\n

Several long-term advantages fuel San Antonio\u2019s business ecosystem, the study noted. Strong migration trends are bringing new talent, skills and experience to the region.<\/p>\n

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The city\u2019s economic and cultural ties to Mexico and Latin America also provide businesses with unique international connections and market access. San Antonio\u2019s diverse population supports authentic, community-driven businesses that reflect the needs of local neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

Rather than being concentrated in a single district or startup corridor, San Antonio\u2019s microbusiness activity is spread across neighborhoods throughout the region, signaling sustainable and widespread economic development, according to the analysis. <\/p>\n

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