Nevada Market Intelligence Report (2025)

Top Businesses to Start in Nevada (2025)

We analyzed 96K+ verified business records to help you separate the hype from the hard numbers.

Top 5 Opportunities

FASTEST GROWTH SECTOR

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Growth: +228.6% • Saturation: 0.77 LQ

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

Growth: +220.0% • Saturation: 0.43 LQ

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers

Growth: +160.0% • Saturation: 0.73 LQ

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Growth: +116.7% • Saturation: 0.50 LQ

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Nail Salons

Growth: +100.0% • Saturation: 0.46 LQ

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Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas

#1 VOL

The state's largest economic engine.

Population

2.3M

Active Biz

75K

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Fastest Growth

Reno

557K Residents

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Population

58K

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Common Questions

What is the fastest growing business in Nevada?+

Currently, the Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers sector is leading the state with a +228.6% 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 $135k.

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

The state is home to 96K active establishments across 3 major metro areas. The market shows strong growth in emerging sectors with opportunities in high-demand, low-saturation niches.