# Startup Launch Location Graphs The 'Science of Startups' Chart Weighs California Hot Spots By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-07-15 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-of-startups References: [columnfivemedia](http://columnfivemedia.com/work-items/cushman-wakefield-infographic-san-francisco-vs-silicon-valley-where-should-you-build-your-business/) & [columnfivemedia](http://columnfivemedia.com/) Starting a business is a risky move, and the 'Science of Startups' infographic makes the case that there is gold in where you launch. Taking tips from real estate, the mantra follows: [location, location, location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-worth)! There are so many factors to consider in starting up. To help you along the way in your decision, the graph maps out the startup scene in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. By including [decision-making metrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perspectives) such as average employee compensation and placement, past investments funded, rent, vacancy, transportation ease, as well as holistic, qualitative comments, a comprehensive picture is formed. The cities of San Mateo, San Francisco, Mountain View, San Jose, PA Downtown and Stanford Park are among the areas covered. If you're thinking of taking the plunge, this diagram is a must-see. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Startup Location Analytics:** Using data-driven insights to determine the best geographical location for your startup. - **Startup Investment Metrics:** Assessing past investments and average employee compensation to determine the potential success of your startup. - **Transportation Accessibility for Startups:** Identifying the impact of easy transportation access on the success of a startup. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Incorporating real estate tactics, such as location and vacancy rates, to advise on ideal startup locations. - **Venture Capital:** Providing metrics on past investments to aid in determining potential success for future investments in startups. - **Transportation:** Helping startups in assessing the potential success of their business based on the ease of transportation access to their location. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Startup Promotion Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacehunt.md) - [Supportive Entrepreneur Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/successful-startups.md) - [Startup Funding Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-for-startups.md) - [Startup Visibility Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startup-levels.md) - [AI Startup Planning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startup-strategy-hub.md) - [Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startup-jobs-by-binh-pham.md) - [Preemptive Startup Evaluations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vet-my-idea.md) - [Startup Visibility Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launchparty.md) - [Startup Name Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findname.md)