Top 7 Cities for Small Businesses

No. 2: San Antonio (Texas)

San Antonio ranks as second in our countdown of top cities for small business. It is the friendliest city in the country when it comes to the ease of obtaining your license. Its growth rate might not be as high as that of other cities on our countdown, but San Antonio definitely makes up for it with its permissive tax laws.

Local income tax: 0%
City property tax: 1.36%
Growth rate rank: 6
License friendliness rank: 1