Phoenix Ranked #1 U.S. City for Startup Density and Growth

January 14, 2026

According to the latest findings by CommercialCafe, Phoenix has secured the top spot among U.S. cities with a population or more than one million.

The analysis studied a wide range of data points, including startup density, percentage of college-educated individuals, office/coworking costs, Kickstart funding success rates and networking opportunities, among other factors.

The Town of Superior, located 40 minutes east of the Phoenix Metro, is emerging as an important center for entrepreneurs and innovative startups through its Superior Enterprise Center – a dynamic hub of resources, connectivity and learning that support new and growing enterprises.

 

Arizona Celebrates Most Successful Year for Economic Development

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ARIZONA@WORK Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at Superior Enterprise Center

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