WalletHub Ranks Top Small U.S. Cities for Startups in 2026
St. George, Fort Myers, and three other small U.S. cities have been ranked as the best for startups in 2026 by WalletHub. The financial website analyzed 1,334 small cities to determine where new businesses can thrive, citing lower costs and less competition as key advantages for entrepreneurs in these locales.
Key facts
- WalletHub ranked 1,334 small U.S. cities for startups in 2026.
- St. George and Fort Myers are among the top five.
- Small cities offer lower costs and less competition.
- The ranking is for the year 2026.
- WalletHub is the source of the ranking.
Entities
Institutions
- WalletHub
Locations
- St. George
- Fort Myers
- United States
Sources
- Quartz —