New Jersey Market Intelligence Report (2025)

Top Businesses to Start in New Jersey (2025)

We analyzed 933K+ verified business records to help you separate the hype from the hard numbers.

Top 5 Opportunities

#1

FASTEST GROWTH SECTOR

All Other Personal Services

Growth: +214.3% • Saturation: 0.73 LQ

#2

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

General Freight Trucking, Local

Growth: +214.3% • Saturation: 0.40 LQ

#3

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Other Gambling Industries

Growth: +200.0% • Saturation: 0.52 LQ

#4

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Tobacco Stores

Growth: +200.0% • Saturation: 0.62 LQ

#5

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

Growth: +177.8% • Saturation: 0.43 LQ

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New York-Newark-Jersey City

The state's largest economic engine.

Population

19.8M

Active Biz

698K

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Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

6.2M Residents

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton

Population

867K

Trenton-Princeton

Population

383K

Atlantic City-Hammonton

Population

370K

Vineland

Population

153K

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Common Questions

What is the fastest growing business in New Jersey?+

Currently, the All Other Personal Services sector is leading the state with a +214.3% 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 Podiatrists sector report the highest average annual receipts at $152k.

What does the data say about New Jersey's economy?+

The state is home to 933K active establishments across 6 major metro areas. The market shows strong growth in emerging sectors with opportunities in high-demand, low-saturation niches.