The three largest of those industries in Nevada are accounting, tax prep and bookkeeping firms (1,368 establishments), dental practices (1,282), and insurance agencies and brokerages (1,242). WETYR buys qualifying Nevada businesses directly and confidentially, and, with an owner's OK, introduces Nevada owners to registry buyers whose buy box fits. Owners and buyers then deal directly with their own advisors.
The largest owner-operated industries in Nevada
Nevada ranks 29th in the country for accounting, tax prep and bookkeeping firms, with 1,368 establishments, or 1.0% of the U.S. total, against 0.9% of the U.S. population. Below are the fifteen largest categories in Nevada.
| Industry | Establishments | Per 100k residents | Index vs U.S. | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting, tax prep and bookkeeping firms | 1,368 | 44.1 | 1.08 | 29th |
| Dental practices | 1,282 | 41.3 | 1.01 | 31st |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 1,242 | 40.0 | 0.99 | 34th |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 861 | 27.7 | 0.84 | 34th |
| Landscaping and tree services | 835 | 26.9 | 0.76 | 37th |
| Commercial cleaning and janitorial services | 795 | 25.6 | 1.28 | 26th |
| Electrical contractors | 706 | 22.7 | 0.93 | 34th |
| Gas stations with convenience stores | 704 | 22.7 | 0.78 | 37th |
| General auto repair shops | 687 | 22.1 | 0.88 | 33rd |
| IT services and computer systems design | 474 | 15.3 | 0.91 | 25th |
| Physical therapy clinics | 439 | 14.1 | 0.94 | 33rd |
| Childcare centers | 383 | 12.3 | 0.52 | 41st |
| Medical spas and other personal care | 363 | 11.7 | 1.34 | 27th |
| Home health care agencies | 351 | 11.3 | 0.99 | 27th |
| Fitness centers and gyms | 350 | 11.3 | 0.95 | 29th |
Where Nevada is over and under the national average
Per resident, Nevada runs heaviest in security guard and patrol companies (162 establishments, index 1.78, 18th nationally by count); pool, building and dwelling services (274 establishments, index 1.76, 18th nationally by count); self-storage facilities (282 establishments, index 1.74, 23rd nationally by count). That top index of 1.78 means 78% more security guard and patrol companies per Nevada resident than the U.S. average. Concentration like that usually points to an established local operator base.
At the other end, Nevada is thinnest in machine shops (index 0.41) and funeral homes (index 0.45). A low index can mean an underserved market for a buyer building a platform, or simply that demand in Nevada is met from neighboring states.
Nevada counties with the most owner-operated businesses
| County or area | Establishments | Median household income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 10,073 | $69,911 | $368,800 |
| Washoe County | 2,730 | $81,531 | $460,000 |
| Carson City | 410 | $67,465 | $390,800 |
| Douglas County | 351 | $84,262 | $529,600 |
| Elko County | 222 | $87,755 | $274,200 |
| Lyon County | 202 | $70,026 | $314,200 |
| Nye County | 170 | $53,602 | $235,500 |
| Churchill County | 96 | $69,922 | $255,200 |
| Humboldt County | 72 | $75,574 | $242,200 |
| White Pine County | 23 | $71,297 | $197,600 |
Clark County, Washoe County, Carson City hold 92% of the 14,373 tracked establishments across 15 Nevada counties or areas. Median household income runs from $53,602 in Nye County to $87,755 in Elko County (1.6x), so the county you serve moves the valuation inputs.
Nevada metro markets
Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno and North Las Vegas are the 4 Nevada metros with dedicated WETYR city pages, linked below for accounting, tax prep and bookkeeping firms and dental practices.
- Las Vegas, about 603,488 residents (Clark County); nearest markets North Las Vegas (2 mi), Henderson (13 mi)
- Henderson, about 270,811 residents (Clark County); nearest markets Boulder City (9 mi), Las Vegas (13 mi)
- Reno, about 233,294 residents (Washoe County); nearest markets Sparks (3 mi), Incline Village (21 mi)
- North Las Vegas, about 226,877 residents (Clark County); nearest markets Las Vegas (2 mi), The Lakes (2 mi)
Working with WETYR in Nevada
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Nevada business sale FAQ
How many small businesses are in the industries WETYR buys in Nevada?
U.S. Census County Business Patterns counts about 14,373 establishments in Nevada across the 36 owner-operated industries WETYR tracks, 32nd among the 50 states. With roughly 3,104,817 residents, that works out to 46.3 establishments per 10,000 people versus 50.1 nationally. Nevada holds 0.87% of the U.S. total in these industries and 0.94% of the population.
Which industries are most common in Nevada?
By establishment count the largest are accounting, tax prep and bookkeeping firms (1,368), dental practices (1,282), and insurance agencies and brokerages (1,242). Accounting, tax prep and bookkeeping firms alone makes up 9.5% of the state's tracked total. Relative to population, Nevada is most concentrated in security guard and patrol companies, pool, building and dwelling services and self-storage facilities.
Does Nevada tax the gain when I sell my business?
Nevada has no state personal income tax, so an individual owner generally owes no state personal income tax on the gain from a sale. Entity-level state taxes, such as franchise or excise taxes, can still apply depending on how the business is organized, and federal capital gains and depreciation recapture apply as usual. Confirm the after-tax number with a Nevada CPA before you sign a letter of intent.
Where in Nevada are most of these businesses located?
Clark County leads with about 10,073 tracked establishments, followed by Washoe County (2,730) and Carson City (410). Together the top three hold 92% of the state total. Median household income in Clark County is $69,911 and the median home value is $368,800. The smallest tracked area is Mineral County with 4.
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Sources
Census County Business Patterns (employer establishments, NAICS 2017); American Community Survey 5-year. Ranks and indexes: WETYR calculations, 50 states.