Best Cities to Start a
Barber shop Business
Data-driven rankings based on market demand, competition quality, and digital presence gaps across the United States.
1
Los Angeles, CA
484 Barber shop businesses
55
Score
4.6
Avg Rating
54%
No Website
34,799
Reviews
7
Indianapolis, IN
231 Barber shop businesses
35
Score
4.7
Avg Rating
56%
No Website
16,710
Reviews
15
San Antonio, TX
210 Barber shop businesses
32
Score
4.7
Avg Rating
49%
No Website
29,724
Reviews
16
Philadelphia, PA
182 Barber shop businesses
31
Score
4.7
Avg Rating
56%
No Website
16,510
Reviews
18
Lake Charles, LA
22 Barber shop businesses
31
Score
4.5
Avg Rating
64%
No Website
1,190
Reviews
Methodology
We analyzed data from 357 US cities with at least 20 Barber shop 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 Barber shop 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.