Bay Watch: A Look into the Bay Area Economy
April 10, 2025
Mapping the Bay Area’s Corporate Giants
Amid headlines about corporate relocations and concerns over California’s business climate, The Bay Area remains home to a substantial share of the nation’s largest companies — serving as anchors for talent, innovation, and investment. Regions with strong industry clusters like these consistently outperform others in job growth, productivity, and economic resilience.
While some high-profile departures have occurred, our 2024 analysis of the business exodus found that even as the share of new jobs located in California has declined, these companies have continued to hire strongly within the state — demonstrating California’s ongoing importance to their operations. The map below charts the locations of the Bay Area’s 73 Fortune 1000 companies, shedding light on the region’s economic hotspots.
Zoom and hover (or click on mobile) to explore individual companies.