Colorado Market Intelligence Report (2025)

Top Businesses to Start in Colorado (2025)

We analyzed 185K+ verified business records to help you separate the hype from the hard numbers.

Top 5 Opportunities

#1

FASTEST GROWTH SECTOR

General Freight Trucking, Local

Growth: +225.0% • Saturation: 0.18 LQ

#2

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Fruit and Vegetable Retailers

Growth: +171.4% • Saturation: 0.45 LQ

#3

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Graphic Design Services

Growth: +150.0% • Saturation: 0.70 LQ

#4

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities

Growth: +150.0% • Saturation: 0.51 LQ

#5

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

Growth: +133.3% • Saturation: 0.79 LQ

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Denver-Aurora-Centennial

The state's largest economic engine.

Population

3.0M

Active Biz

112K

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Colorado Springs

761K Residents

Fort Collins-Loveland

Population

364K

Greeley

Population

341K

Boulder

Population

328K

Pueblo

Population

169K

Grand Junction

Population

157K

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Common Questions

What is the fastest growing business in Colorado?+

Currently, the General Freight Trucking, Local sector is leading the state with a +225.0% 5-year growth rate across multiple metro markets.

What is the most profitable solo business?+

Based on Non-Employer Statistics, solo founders in the Offices of Certified Public Accountants sector report the highest average annual receipts at $166k.

What does the data say about Colorado's economy?+

The state is home to 185K active establishments across 7 major metro areas. The market shows strong growth in emerging sectors with opportunities in high-demand, low-saturation niches.