Best Cities to Start a
Self-storage facility Business
Data-driven rankings based on market demand, competition quality, and digital presence gaps across the United States.
1
Sioux Falls, SD
39 Self-storage facility businesses
16
Score
4.4
Avg Rating
10%
No Website
976
Reviews
2
Reno, NV
59 Self-storage facility businesses
16
Score
4.4
Avg Rating
3%
No Website
6,550
Reviews
3
Cheyenne, WY
25 Self-storage facility businesses
16
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
12%
No Website
1,143
Reviews
4
Riverside, CA
41 Self-storage facility businesses
16
Score
4.4
Avg Rating
7%
No Website
10,297
Reviews
5
Tallahassee, FL
39 Self-storage facility businesses
15
Score
4.5
Avg Rating
8%
No Website
3,579
Reviews
6
Las Vegas, NV
180 Self-storage facility businesses
15
Score
4.6
Avg Rating
1%
No Website
43,501
Reviews
7
Rapid City, SD
22 Self-storage facility businesses
15
Score
4.2
Avg Rating
9%
No Website
432
Reviews
8
Little Rock, AR
22 Self-storage facility businesses
13
Score
4.5
Avg Rating
5%
No Website
2,949
Reviews
9
Philadelphia, PA
24 Self-storage facility businesses
12
Score
4.4
Avg Rating
0%
No Website
7,759
Reviews
10
Topeka, KS
20 Self-storage facility businesses
12
Score
4.4
Avg Rating
0%
No Website
1,665
Reviews
11
Jacksonville, FL
116 Self-storage facility businesses
10
Score
4.6
Avg Rating
2%
No Website
21,841
Reviews
12
Orlando, FL
116 Self-storage facility businesses
10
Score
4.7
Avg Rating
1%
No Website
42,744
Reviews
13
Miami, FL
87 Self-storage facility businesses
7
Score
4.8
Avg Rating
0%
No Website
28,426
Reviews
14
Tampa, FL
77 Self-storage facility businesses
7
Score
4.7
Avg Rating
1%
No Website
29,636
Reviews
15
Fort Myers, FL
59 Self-storage facility businesses
5
Score
4.8
Avg Rating
2%
No Website
14,645
Reviews
16
Wichita, KS
42 Self-storage facility businesses
5
Score
4.6
Avg Rating
5%
No Website
9,102
Reviews
17
Panama City, FL
36 Self-storage facility businesses
5
Score
4.5
Avg Rating
6%
No Website
2,791
Reviews
18
Largo, FL
22 Self-storage facility businesses
5
Score
4.7
Avg Rating
9%
No Website
2,630
Reviews
19
Colorado Springs, CO
29 Self-storage facility businesses
4
Score
4.5
Avg Rating
7%
No Website
6,477
Reviews
20
Marietta, GA
53 Self-storage facility businesses
4
Score
4.7
Avg Rating
0%
No Website
16,258
Reviews
Methodology
We analyzed data from 54 US cities with at least 20 Self-storage facility 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 Self-storage facility 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.