📊 Metro Market Reports

20 Top US Acquisition Markets

SDE multiples, SBA lending data, acquisition activity, and growth signals for the most active business acquisition metros in America.

88

Houston, TX

Energy capital of the world with unmatched deal flow and SBA lending infrastructure.

7.5M metro · 1,240 listed · SBA 24% approval
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85

Atlanta, GA

Southeast business hub with booming tech, logistics, and healthcare sectors.

6.3M metro · 980 listed · SBA 26% approval
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82

Phoenix, AZ

Fastest-growing metro in the country with a white-hot SMB acquisition market.

5.1M metro · 890 listed · SBA 28% approval
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86

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Texas economic engine with deep capital markets, tech talent, and M&A infrastructure.

8.1M metro · 1,150 listed · SBA 25% approval
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79

Denver, CO

Rocky Mountain hub with educated workforce, outdoor lifestyle appeal, and growing tech scene.

3.0M metro · 720 listed · SBA 27% approval
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83

Miami, FL

Gateway to Latin America with booming international business, tourism, and real estate markets.

6.2M metro · 920 listed · SBA 23% approval
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81

Austin, TX

Tech capital of the Southwest with a booming startup ecosystem and vibrant quality of life.

2.4M metro · 680 listed · SBA 26% approval
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80

Charlotte, NC

Southeast financial hub with strong banking sector, healthcare, and rapid suburban growth.

2.7M metro · 740 listed · SBA 25% approval
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78

Tampa, FL

Florida Gulf Coast hub with strong healthcare, tourism, and professional services sectors.

3.2M metro · 810 listed · SBA 24% approval
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84

Nashville, TN

Music City boom with surging healthcare, technology, and hospitality sectors driving SMB M&A.

2.0M metro · 760 listed · SBA 25% approval
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76

San Antonio, TX

Texas military and healthcare hub with stable economy, growing tech sector, and affordable cost of living.

2.6M metro · 680 listed · SBA 25% approval
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77

Orlando, FL

World-class tourism engine with rapidly growing tech, healthcare, and residential construction sectors.

2.7M metro · 840 listed · SBA 23% approval
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82

Raleigh, NC

Research Triangle hub with world-class universities, biotech, and tech talent driving SMB growth.

1.5M metro · 620 listed · SBA 27% approval
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74

Indianapolis, IN

Midwest logistics and healthcare hub offering affordable acquisitions with strong SBA lender support.

2.1M metro · 620 listed · SBA 26% approval
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73

Columbus, OH

Ohio State University anchor drives a diverse economy with growing tech, healthcare, and finance sectors.

2.1M metro · 580 listed · SBA 25% approval
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75

Jacksonville, FL

Northeast Florida financial and logistics hub with strong military presence and low cost of doing business.

1.7M metro · 690 listed · SBA 24% approval
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80

Salt Lake City, UT

Mountain West tech and finance hub with strong population growth, outdoor lifestyle appeal, and business-friendly policies.

2.4M metro · 640 listed · SBA 28% approval
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72

Boise, ID

Idaho capital experiencing rapid growth from California tech migration with strong outdoor lifestyle appeal.

0.9M metro · 420 listed · SBA 26% approval
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75

Las Vegas, NV

World-class tourism and entertainment hub with expanding tech, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.

2.3M metro · 780 listed · SBA 23% approval
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65

Albuquerque, NM

Southwest hub with strong research institutions, growing tech presence, and very affordable acquisitions.

0.9M metro · 340 listed · SBA 24% approval
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