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    356 cities analyzed

    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
    2

    Houston, TX

    423 Barber shop businesses

    48
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    46%
    No Website
    48,319
    Reviews
    3

    Montclair, CA

    25 Barber shop businesses

    38
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    88%
    No Website
    1,279
    Reviews
    4

    Las Vegas, NV

    333 Barber shop businesses

    38
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    38%
    No Website
    37,091
    Reviews
    5

    La Puente, CA

    21 Barber shop businesses

    37
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    86%
    No Website
    1,388
    Reviews
    6

    East Orange, NJ

    30 Barber shop businesses

    35
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    77%
    No Website
    1,566
    Reviews
    7

    Indianapolis, IN

    231 Barber shop businesses

    35
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    56%
    No Website
    16,710
    Reviews
    8

    Phoenix, AZ

    287 Barber shop businesses

    35
    Score
    4.6
    Avg Rating
    39%
    No Website
    39,830
    Reviews
    9

    Gulfport, MS

    40 Barber shop businesses

    34
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    70%
    No Website
    1,838
    Reviews
    10

    Delano, CA

    23 Barber shop businesses

    33
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    70%
    No Website
    904
    Reviews
    11

    Madera, CA

    35 Barber shop businesses

    33
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    66%
    No Website
    1,055
    Reviews
    12

    Midland, TX

    65 Barber shop businesses

    32
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    57%
    No Website
    3,580
    Reviews
    13

    Reseda, CA

    22 Barber shop businesses

    32
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    68%
    No Website
    968
    Reviews
    14

    Bronx, NY

    82 Barber shop businesses

    32
    Score
    4.6
    Avg Rating
    84%
    No Website
    3,503
    Reviews
    15

    San Antonio, TX

    210 Barber shop businesses

    32
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    49%
    No Website
    29,724
    Reviews
    16

    Petersburg, VA

    32 Barber shop businesses

    31
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    63%
    No Website
    1,210
    Reviews
    17

    Lake Charles, LA

    22 Barber shop businesses

    31
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    64%
    No Website
    1,190
    Reviews
    18

    Richmond, CA

    35 Barber shop businesses

    31
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    60%
    No Website
    1,044
    Reviews
    19

    Milwaukee, WI

    181 Barber shop businesses

    31
    Score
    4.6
    Avg Rating
    54%
    No Website
    11,011
    Reviews
    20

    Lynwood, CA

    26 Barber shop businesses

    31
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    62%
    No Website
    1,774
    Reviews

    Methodology

    We analyzed data from 356 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.