Business ideas · Arizona · Census Business Patterns 2023
Business ideas in Phoenix, AZ: what has room right now
Out of 233 business types, these five have the most room in Phoenix at a $60,000 budget: fewer per resident than the rest of Arizona, a startup range you can reach, and a realistic time to the first paying customer. Skipped 3 the city already has more of. Run it with your own budget and interests.
Neur picks
Phoenix, AZ · 1,624,832 residents
- 01
Candy / Snack Store (Dulcería)
Mexican candy, chips, and party favors, retail and wholesale
- RoomPhoenix has 94% fewer of these per person than Arizona. At the state rate it would hold about 14 more.
- CostOpens for $20k to $100k, inside your budget.
- In Phoenix1
- Per 100k vs state0.1 vs 0.9
- Residents per one1,624,832
- To first dollar3 to 7 mo
- 02
Bakery
Storefront selling fresh baked goods, bread, and pastries
- RoomPhoenix has 87% fewer of these per person than Arizona. At the state rate it would hold about 20 more.
- CostOpens for $50k to $200k, inside your budget.
- In Phoenix3
- Per 100k vs state0.2 vs 1.4
- Residents per one541,611
- To first dollar4 to 9 mo
- 03
Florist
Floral design for everyday sales, events, and weddings
- RoomPhoenix has 84% fewer of these per person than Arizona. At the state rate it would hold about 26 more.
- CostOpens for $20k to $75k, inside your budget.
- In Phoenix5
- Per 100k vs state0.3 vs 1.9
- Residents per one324,966
- To first dollar3 to 7 mo
- 04
Health Food / Supplement Store
Vitamins, protein, organic groceries, and wellness products
- RoomPhoenix has 79% fewer of these per person than Arizona. At the state rate it would hold about 38 more.
- CostOpens for $60k to $250k, inside your budget.
- In Phoenix10
- Per 100k vs state0.6 vs 3.0
- Residents per one162,483
- To first dollar3 to 7 mo
- 05
Barber Shop
Men's haircuts, shaves, and grooming services
- RoomPhoenix has 78% fewer of these per person than Arizona. At the state rate it would hold about 31 more.
- CostOpens for $15k to $60k, inside your budget.
- In Phoenix9
- Per 100k vs state0.6 vs 2.5
- Residents per one180,537
- To first dollar2 to 5 mo
Questions
- What business should I start in Phoenix, AZ?
- On Census Business Patterns for Phoenix's own ZIP codes, the types with the most room at a $60,000 budget are candy / snack store (dulcería), bakery, florist, health food / supplement store, barber shop. Candy / Snack Store (Dulcería) leads: Phoenix has 94% fewer of these per person than Arizona. At the state rate it would hold about 14 more.
- How is "room" measured?
- Establishments per 100,000 residents inside Phoenix against the Arizona rate, from Census County and ZIP Business Patterns 2023, with crowded types (more than 1.35 times the state rate) left off. It is a screen, not a guarantee: the paid report maps the actual competitors and the neighborhood demand.
- What does it cost to open these?
- Candy / Snack Store (Dulcería) $20k–$100k; Bakery $50k–$200k; Florist $20k–$75k; Health Food / Supplement Store $60k–$250k; Barber Shop $15k–$60k. Ranges are Neur planning ranges per business type; the report localizes rent and wages.