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    57 cities analyzed

    Best Cities to Start a
    Software company Business

    Data-driven rankings based on market demand, competition quality, and digital presence gaps across the United States.

    1

    Wilmington, DE

    357 Software company businesses

    44
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    17%
    No Website
    844
    Reviews
    2

    Washington, DC

    277 Software company businesses

    37
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    16%
    No Website
    986
    Reviews
    3

    Charlotte, NC

    86 Software company businesses

    34
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    24%
    No Website
    848
    Reviews
    4

    Middletown, DE

    93 Software company businesses

    32
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    15%
    No Website
    293
    Reviews
    5

    Lake Oswego, OR

    25 Software company businesses

    29
    Score
    3.8
    Avg Rating
    24%
    No Website
    180
    Reviews
    6

    Indianapolis, IN

    151 Software company businesses

    29
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    22%
    No Website
    1,014
    Reviews
    7

    Glendale, AZ

    25 Software company businesses

    28
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    20%
    No Website
    37
    Reviews
    8

    Claymont, DE

    56 Software company businesses

    28
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    11%
    No Website
    488
    Reviews
    9

    Gilbert, AZ

    41 Software company businesses

    28
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    15%
    No Website
    386
    Reviews
    10

    Alexandria, VA

    24 Software company businesses

    27
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    17%
    No Website
    165
    Reviews
    11

    Scottsdale, AZ

    161 Software company businesses

    27
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    12%
    No Website
    2,209
    Reviews
    12

    Tucson, AZ

    116 Software company businesses

    26
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    22%
    No Website
    297
    Reviews
    13

    Boston, MA

    178 Software company businesses

    26
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    5%
    No Website
    1,495
    Reviews
    14

    Newark, DE

    120 Software company businesses

    25
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    19%
    No Website
    717
    Reviews
    15

    San Antonio, TX

    61 Software company businesses

    25
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    33%
    No Website
    305
    Reviews
    16

    Phoenix, AZ

    108 Software company businesses

    24
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    17%
    No Website
    889
    Reviews
    17

    Chandler, AZ

    82 Software company businesses

    23
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    21%
    No Website
    309
    Reviews
    18

    Pittsburgh, PA

    88 Software company businesses

    22
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    17%
    No Website
    469
    Reviews
    19

    Providence, RI

    20 Software company businesses

    22
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    35%
    No Website
    31
    Reviews
    20

    Oklahoma City, OK

    75 Software company businesses

    22
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    19%
    No Website
    215
    Reviews

    Methodology

    We analyzed data from 57 US cities with at least 20 Software company 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 Software company 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.