Connecticut Market Intelligence Report (2025)

Top Businesses to Start in Connecticut (2025)

We analyzed 104K+ verified business records to help you separate the hype from the hard numbers.

Top 5 Opportunities

#1

FASTEST GROWTH SECTOR

All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Growth: +300.0% • Saturation: 0.71 LQ

#2

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services

Growth: +140.0% • Saturation: 0.79 LQ

#3

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Other Management Consulting Services

Growth: +138.5% • Saturation: 0.64 LQ

#4

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

Growth: +130.0% • Saturation: 0.24 LQ

#5

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Mobile Food Services

Growth: +128.6% • Saturation: 0.77 LQ

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Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford

The state's largest economic engine.

Population

1.1M

Active Biz

35K

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Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury

948K Residents

New Haven

Population

567K

Waterbury-Shelton

Population

452K

Norwich-New London-Willimantic

Population

279K

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Common Questions

What is the fastest growing business in Connecticut?+

Currently, the All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance sector is leading the state with a +300.0% 5-year growth rate across multiple metro markets.

What is the most profitable solo business?+

Based on Non-Employer Statistics, solo founders in the Boat Dealers sector report the highest average annual receipts at $300k.

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

The state is home to 104K active establishments across 5 major metro areas. The market shows strong growth in emerging sectors with opportunities in high-demand, low-saturation niches.