Washington Market Intelligence Report (2025)

Top Businesses to Start in Washington (2025)

We analyzed 286K+ verified business records to help you separate the hype from the hard numbers.

Top 5 Opportunities

FASTEST GROWTH SECTOR

Other Management Consulting Services

Growth: +266.7% • Saturation: 0.40 LQ

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Growth: +150.0% • Saturation: 0.59 LQ

LOW COMPETITION GAP

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

Growth: +150.0% • Saturation: 0.75 LQ

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

Growth: +130.0% • Saturation: 0.80 LQ

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

Growth: +100.0% • Saturation: 0.67 LQ

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Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

#1 VOL

The state's largest economic engine.

Population

4.0M

Active Biz

129K

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Common Questions

What is the fastest growing business in Washington?+

Currently, the Other Management Consulting Services sector is leading the state with a +266.7% 5-year growth rate across multiple metro markets.

What is the most profitable solo business?+

Based on Non-Employer Statistics, solo founders in the Full-Service Restaurants sector report the highest average annual receipts at $248k.

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

The state is home to 286K active establishments across 13 major metro areas. The market shows strong growth in emerging sectors with opportunities in high-demand, low-saturation niches.