Massachusetts Market Intelligence Report (2025)

Top Businesses to Start in Massachusetts (2025)

We analyzed 270K+ verified business records to help you separate the hype from the hard numbers.

Top 5 Opportunities

#1

FASTEST GROWTH SECTOR

Other Management Consulting Services

Growth: +242.9% • Saturation: 0.31 LQ

#2

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

Growth: +172.7% • Saturation: 0.58 LQ

#3

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Other Spectator Sports

Growth: +150.0% • Saturation: 0.65 LQ

#4

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services

Growth: +133.3% • Saturation: 0.73 LQ

#5

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Telecommunications Resellers

Growth: +116.7% • Saturation: 0.74 LQ

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Boston-Cambridge-Newton

The state's largest economic engine.

Population

4.9M

Active Biz

163K

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Providence-Warwick

1.7M Residents

Worcester

Population

862K

Springfield

Population

463K

Barnstable Town

Population

230K

Amherst Town-Northampton

Population

157K

Pittsfield

Population

128K

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Common Questions

What is the fastest growing business in Massachusetts?+

Currently, the Other Management Consulting Services sector is leading the state with a +242.9% 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 $132k.

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

The state is home to 270K active establishments across 7 major metro areas. The market shows strong growth in emerging sectors with opportunities in high-demand, low-saturation niches.