Life Sciences
Biotech, therapeutics, diagnostics, medical research, and related lab-intensive activity.
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Each industry guide explains what matters for that expansion use case, ranks counties by industry-fit score, and highlights cost, talent, and market access tradeoffs.
Federal Contracting
Government contractors, defense services, cybersecurity, consulting, and public-sector vendors.
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Software companies, applied AI startups, data infrastructure, automation, and analytics.
View guideLogistics
Distribution, warehousing, last-mile delivery, freight, and supply-chain operations.
View guideAdvanced Manufacturing
Specialized production, electronics, aerospace components, precision systems, and hardware.
View guideHealthcare Services
Provider networks, outpatient care, medical offices, health administration, and care delivery.
View guideProfessional Services
Consulting, legal, accounting, management, design, engineering, and business support services.
View guideEducation & Research
Universities, research institutes, applied R&D, training providers, and knowledge-economy anchors.
View guideFinance & Insurance
Banking, insurance, fintech, corporate finance, risk services, and related back-office operations.
View guideEnergy & Infrastructure
Utilities, grid modernization, construction, energy services, infrastructure delivery, and resilience work.
View guideLife sciences ranking preview
| Rank | County | Life Sciences score | Best uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Snohomish County, Washington | 79 | Software & AI, Life sciences, Logistics |
| #2 | Multnomah County, Oregon | 79 | Software & AI, Life sciences, Logistics |
| #3 | Washington County, Oregon | 79 | Software & AI, Life sciences, Logistics |
| #4 | Wake County, North Carolina | 78 | Software & AI, Life sciences, Professional services |
| #5 | Los Angeles County, California | 78 | Software & AI, Life sciences, Logistics |
| #6 | San Diego County, California | 78 | Software & AI, Life sciences, Logistics |
| #7 | Orange County, California | 78 | Software & AI, Life sciences, Logistics |
| #8 | Alameda County, California | 77 | Software & AI, Life sciences, Logistics |
| #9 | Montgomery County, Maryland | 75 | Life sciences, Professional services, Healthcare |
| #10 | Fairfax County, Virginia | 75 | Federal contracting, Software, Cybersecurity |
| #11 | Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania | 75 | Healthcare, Life sciences, Professional services |
| #12 | King County, Washington | 75 | Software & AI, Life sciences, Logistics |
| #13 | Santa Clara County, California | 73 | Software & AI, Life sciences, Logistics |
| #14 | Fairfield County, Connecticut | 69 | Professional services, Healthcare, Finance |
| #15 | Montgomery County, Pennsylvania | 68 | Life sciences, Professional services, Healthcare |
| #16 | Mecklenburg County, North Carolina | 66 | Finance, Software & AI, Logistics |
| #17 | Tarrant County, Texas | 66 | Energy & Infrastructure, Logistics, Software & AI |
| #18 | Bexar County, Texas | 66 | Energy & Infrastructure, Logistics, Software & AI |
| #19 | District of Columbia, District of Columbia | 65 | Federal government, Professional services, Policy |
| #20 | Harris County, Texas | 65 | Energy & Infrastructure, Logistics, Software & AI |
| #21 | Dallas County, Texas | 65 | Energy & Infrastructure, Logistics, Software & AI |
| #22 | Kings County, New York | 65 | Professional services, Healthcare, Finance |
| #23 | Erie County, New York | 65 | Professional services, Healthcare, Finance |
| #24 | Monroe County, New York | 65 | Professional services, Healthcare, Finance |
| #25 | Travis County, Texas | 64 | Energy & Infrastructure, Logistics, Software & AI |
| #26 | Collin County, Texas | 64 | Energy & Infrastructure, Logistics, Software & AI |
| #27 | Durham County, North Carolina | 63 | Life sciences, Software & AI, Healthcare |
| #28 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | 62 | Professional services, Healthcare, Finance |
| #29 | Suffolk County, Massachusetts | 62 | Professional services, Healthcare, Finance |
| #30 | Prince George's County, Maryland | 61 | Logistics, Healthcare, Federal facilities |
| #31 | Arlington County, Virginia | 61 | Federal contracting, Software, Professional services |
| #32 | Howard County, Maryland | 59 | Professional services, Software, Healthcare |
| #33 | Gwinnett County, Georgia | 59 | Logistics, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #34 | Pima County, Arizona | 59 | Software & AI, Professional services, Logistics |
| #35 | Baltimore County, Maryland | 58 | Healthcare, Education, Logistics |
| #36 | Chatham County, Georgia | 58 | Logistics, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #37 | Orange County, Florida | 58 | Logistics, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #38 | Hillsborough County, Florida | 58 | Logistics, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #39 | Duval County, Florida | 58 | Logistics, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #40 | Maricopa County, Arizona | 58 | Software & AI, Professional services, Logistics |
| #41 | Arapahoe County, Colorado | 58 | Software & AI, Professional services, Logistics |
| #42 | Loudoun County, Virginia | 57 | Data centers, Software infrastructure, Federal contracting |
| #43 | Cobb County, Georgia | 57 | Logistics, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #44 | Miami-Dade County, Florida | 57 | Logistics, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #45 | Pinellas County, Florida | 57 | Logistics, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #46 | Jefferson County, Colorado | 57 | Software & AI, Professional services, Logistics |
| #47 | Frederick County, Maryland | 56 | Life sciences, Advanced manufacturing, Logistics |
| #48 | Mercer County, New Jersey | 56 | Professional services, Life sciences, Government |
| #49 | Anne Arundel County, Maryland | 55 | Logistics, Federal facilities, Healthcare |
| #50 | New Castle County, Delaware | 55 | Finance, Logistics, Life sciences |
| #51 | Fulton County, Georgia | 55 | Logistics, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #52 | Denver County, Colorado | 55 | Software & AI, Professional services, Logistics |
| #53 | Wayne County, Michigan | 55 | Advanced manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #54 | New York County, New York | 55 | Professional services, Healthcare, Finance |
| #55 | Baltimore City, Maryland | 54 | Healthcare, Education, Port logistics |
| #56 | Bucks County, Pennsylvania | 54 | Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #57 | Franklin County, Ohio | 54 | Advanced manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #58 | Jackson County, Missouri | 54 | Advanced manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #59 | Alexandria City, Virginia | 53 | Professional services, Federal support, Healthcare |
| #60 | Cook County, Illinois | 53 | Advanced manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #61 | Marion County, Indiana | 53 | Advanced manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #62 | Kent County, Michigan | 53 | Advanced manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #63 | Cuyahoga County, Ohio | 53 | Advanced manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #64 | Prince William County, Virginia | 52 | Logistics, Construction, Federal support |
| #65 | Delaware County, Pennsylvania | 52 | Healthcare, Logistics, Professional services |
| #66 | DuPage County, Illinois | 52 | Advanced manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #67 | Charlottesville City, Virginia | 51 | Education & Research, Healthcare, Software & AI |
| #68 | Hamilton County, Indiana | 51 | Advanced manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #69 | Albemarle County, Virginia | 50 | Education & Research, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #70 | Camden County, New Jersey | 49 | Healthcare, Logistics, Professional services |
| #71 | Henrico County, Virginia | 47 | Professional services, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #72 | Richmond City, Virginia | 45 | Professional services, Finance, Healthcare |
| #73 | Guilford County, North Carolina | 45 | Advanced manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #74 | Chesterfield County, Virginia | 44 | Advanced manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #75 | Virginia Beach City, Virginia | 44 | Defense support, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #76 | Harford County, Maryland | 41 | Defense support, Advanced manufacturing, Logistics |
| #77 | Stafford County, Virginia | 40 | Federal support, Logistics, Professional services |
| #78 | Charles County, Maryland | 38 | Federal support, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #79 | Norfolk City, Virginia | 38 | Defense support, Logistics, Healthcare |
| #80 | Carroll County, Maryland | 37 | Construction, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #81 | Roanoke County, Virginia | 36 | Healthcare, Logistics, Advanced manufacturing |
| #82 | St. Mary's County, Maryland | 35 | Federal support, Defense aviation, Advanced manufacturing |
| #83 | Spotsylvania County, Virginia | 35 | Logistics, Healthcare, Construction |
| #84 | Roanoke City, Virginia | 35 | Healthcare, Logistics, Professional services |
| #85 | Calvert County, Maryland | 34 | Energy & Infrastructure, Healthcare, Federal support |
| #86 | Frederick County, Virginia | 34 | Logistics, Manufacturing, Professional services |
| #87 | Queen Anne's County, Maryland | 33 | Logistics, Healthcare, Professional services |
| #88 | Wicomico County, Maryland | 32 | Healthcare, Food production, Logistics |
| #89 | Winchester City, Virginia | 32 | Healthcare, Logistics, Professional services |
| #90 | Washington County, Maryland | 31 | Logistics, Manufacturing, Healthcare |
| #91 | Talbot County, Maryland | 31 | Healthcare, Tourism, Professional services |