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Austin Named Best U.S. City for Female Entrepreneurs
Texas capital tops list for women-owned businesses and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:35pm
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A new study by CoworkingCafe has named Austin, Texas as the top metro area in the United States for female entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses. The city ranked highly across factors like women's entrepreneurship, economic context, and labor and talent pool, outpacing other major hubs like Denver, Raleigh, and Washington D.C.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights Austin's growing reputation as a thriving hub for women in business, reflecting the city's supportive ecosystem, diverse talent pool, and economic opportunities that are helping female founders and small business owners succeed.
The details
The study evaluated the top 50 metro areas in the U.S. across three key metrics: women's entrepreneurship, economic context, and labor and talent pool. Austin ranked first overall, with other Texas city Dallas coming in at #11. The full top 10 list includes Denver, Raleigh, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and Charlotte.
- The study was conducted in March 2026, in honor of Women's History Month.
The players
CoworkingCafe
A research organization that studies trends in the coworking and entrepreneurial space.
Austin, Texas
The capital city of Texas, known for its thriving tech and startup ecosystem.
Dallas, Texas
The major metropolitan area in North Texas, also home to a growing number of women-owned businesses.
The takeaway
This ranking underscores Austin's reputation as a premier destination for female entrepreneurs, highlighting the city's supportive business climate, access to talent, and economic opportunities that are helping women-led startups and small businesses thrive.
