Best states for entrepreneurs in 2025

by Joe Toppe
Slideshow January 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Despite persistent economic inflation, entrepreneurship in the U.S. is surging.

5. Oregon

At 57.4%, Oregon experiences a high rate of new business growth.(Credit: Nick Fox/Adobe Stock)

4. Nevada

In 2023, Nevada had the highest job creation rate in the U.S.
(Credit: Nick Fox/Shutterstock.com)

3. Maine

Between 2022 and 2023, Maine saw more consumer spending growth than anywhere else with a 7.3% increase. (Credit: pabrady63/Adobe Stock)

2. Texas

In 2023, 62,000 more educated adults moved into the state than moved out. The state also experiences a high job creation rate.
(Credit: Nick Fox/Adobe Stock)

1. Washington

With relatively lower levels of inflation in the region and nonexistent corporate income taxes, Washington enjoys the most business growth in the U.S. (Credit: Joseph Sohm/Shutterstock.com)

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