Small Business in Portsmouth

The city's median age is 36, and the average household size is 2.38, indicating a mix of young professionals, families, and retirees contributing to local economic activity. The median household income stands at $58,972, reflecting the community’s purchasing power and potential demand for various services. Portsmouth supports a diverse small business ecosystem, this particular report covers 26 home service industries, with 3763 operating businesses.

Industries overview
Number of companies by home service industry in Portsmouth
New websites
275
+14.11%
in 2024 compared to 2023
Total websites
2,822
+10.9% (+275)
increase from 2023 to 2024
New franchise locations
New home service franchise locations in Portsmouth
Profile Launched
Rescue Repairs Renovations
Feb, 2025
Aptive Pest Control
Feb, 2025
All Dry Services of Norfolk
Feb, 2024
Waste Removal USA
Dec, 2023
Discount Dumpster
Nov, 2022
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Nov, 2021
Greenwood Self Storage
Nov, 2021
Critter Control
Nov, 2019
Aire Serv of Southside
Nov, 2018
Spring Green
Nov, 2018
Maid2Clean Portsmouth
Feb, 2018
Terminix
Nov, 2017
Mosquito Authority
Nov, 2017
Two Men and a Truck Moving
Nov, 2015
Protect-A-Child Pool Fence of Virginia Beach
Nov, 2014
AAAA Self Storage
Nov, 2013
Extra Space Storage
Nov, 2013