What is the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Tanning Salon?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Tanning Salon is Jonestown, with 70% average survivability. 1 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Tanning Salon make in the best vs. average Baltimore neighborhood?

In Jonestown, the best possible Tanning Salon location in Baltimore offers approximately 8.0% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 7.1% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Tanning Salon in Baltimore?

The city-wide average survivability for Tanning Salon across Baltimore is 65% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Jonestown substantially outperform this average, reaching 70%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Tanning Salon in Baltimore?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Baltimore for Tanning Salon include Westfield with 60% average survival chance, Eastwood, and Fallstaff. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.

What should I consider when opening a Tanning Salon in Baltimore?

Revenue Capture Score captures the interplay between market share and consumer spending — the two biggest drivers of success. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

Survivability Rankings for Tanning Salon in Baltimore

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Baltimore to open a Tanning Salon, from Jonestown (70% survival) to Westfield (60%).

April 24, 2026•16 min read

By Bobby Koons | Reviewed: April 28, 2026 | Refreshed weekly | Methodology

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Jonestown — 70% average survivability for Tanning Salon

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 1 of 23 analyzed

City-wide average: 65% for Tanning Salons

Most challenging area: Westfield at 60%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~8.0% more expected revenue in Jonestown

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Where Would a Tanning Salon Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
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FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
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FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Tanning Salon a Good Tenant?
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Summary

Opening a Tanning Salon in Baltimore? Our 2026 analysis identifies Jonestown as the top location with 70% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 72% and the most challenging locations in Jonestown at 68%. The worst neighborhoods include Westfield with 60% average chance. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.

Which Baltimore Neighborhoods Are Strongest for Tanning Salons?

**The Baltimore pattern for Tanning Salons.** Survivability for this subtype spans **60-70%** across 23 tracked neighborhoods (citywide average 65%). **Jonestown** is the leader at 70% (1 existing competitor); **Westfield** trails at 60%. **A 10-point neighborhood gap means location decides the outcome before any operational variable comes into play.**

Jonestown ranks #1 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Baltimore for Tanning Salon survivability with a score of 70% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

What the score spread tells you about risk

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Jonestown	69.0% – 73.0%	68.1% – 72.3%	67.0% – 71.0%
2	Annapolis	77.0% – 81.0%	66.4% – 70.7%	54.0% – 58.0%
3	Greektown	70.0% – 74.0%	65.9% – 70.2%	60.0% – 64.0%
4	Riverside	67.0% – 71.0%	65.1% – 69.3%	62.0% – 66.0%
5	Cedonia	68.0% – 72.0%	64.6% – 68.9%	61.0% – 65.0%
6	Idlewood	70.0% – 74.0%	64.5% – 68.7%	54.0% – 58.0%
7	Overlea	77.0% – 81.0%	64.2% – 68.4%	53.0% – 57.0%
8	Downtown	68.0% – 72.0%	64.1% – 68.3%	62.0% – 66.0%
9	Kresson	67.0% – 71.0%	64.0% – 68.2%	61.0% – 65.0%
10	Beechfield	68.0% – 72.0%	63.7% – 67.9%	59.0% – 63.0%

Notable runners-up worth a second look

Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where Tanning Salons Earn the Most in Baltimore

In Jonestown, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~8.0% more than the average location in or around Baltimore.

On the other hand, in Westfield, the worst possible location could result in making ~7.1% less than the average location in the city.

Your choice of location outweighs almost every other business decision combined. Opening a Tanning Salon in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across 23 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Tanning Salon is 65% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

Key Considerations Before Opening a Tanning Salon in Baltimore

Site selection sits upstream of every other decision in this business. A high Survivability Score doesn't guarantee success, but a low one is hard to overcome with execution alone. Revenue Capture Score captures the interplay between market share and consumer spending — the two biggest drivers of success. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. Our prediction system is built from scratch using proprietary data pipelines and validated against actual business lifecycles.

Consideration	Common pitfall	What to verify before signing
Competitor density	Counting only direct competitors and missing adjacent-category overlap (e.g. coffee shop near a bakery).	Map all businesses serving overlapping customer needs within a 5-min walk. Use StreetSpring's competitor view as a starting point.
Permits & licensing	Assuming a 30-day permit timeline, hitting 90+ days, paying rent on a non-operating storefront.	Call the local zoning office before signing. Confirm your use is already permitted; if not, factor a 2-3 month variance timeline.
CAM + hidden costs	Stated rent looks great, then CAM fees, signage charges, and after-hours utilities add 15-30%.	Get the full operating expense breakdown for the past 2 years. Ask which costs are landlord-capped vs. uncapped.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

The Best Place to Start a Tanning Salon in Baltimore

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Jonestown, Annapolis, and Greektown, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Westfield, Eastwood, and Fallstaff. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most. The live platform incorporates the most recent foot traffic, competitor, and spending data for your exact address.

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Top-Survivability Baltimore Neighborhoods for Tanning Salons

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Tanning Salon in Baltimore is Jonestown with 70% average survivability, followed by Annapolis and Greektown. 1 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

When Lower-Scoring Neighborhoods Can Still Work for Tanning Salons

Yes — neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Tanning Salon Rankings in Baltimore Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Baltimore.

Is a Tanning Salon a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?

In Jonestown, StreetSpring forecasts a 68.1% – 72.3% average chance for a new Tanning Salon to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Tanning Salon in Baltimore

Landlords in Baltimore's top three neighborhoods for Tanning Salon can expect the following average survivability for new tenants:

Jonestown: 68.1% – 72.3%
Annapolis: 66.4% – 70.7%
Greektown: 65.9% – 70.2%

Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated weekly.

StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.

Where Tanning Salons Thrive in Baltimore

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Baltimore to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Baltimore.

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Baltimore are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Baltimore

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.

Visual Data

Waterfall chart of best and worst Tanning Salon neighborhoods in Baltimore — Top and bottom neighborhoods for Tanning Salon in Baltimore — each step shows the gap from the city average. Wider spread = location matters more.

Headline survivability statistic for Tanning Salon in Baltimore — Headline survivability stat for Tanning Salon in Baltimore.

Dumbbell chart comparing best vs worst locations for businesses in baltimore — Best vs worst neighborhood per business type — the gap shows how much location choice matters within a city.

How we measure this: We compare each address to the ~30-50 most similar addresses within 1 mile to surface its relative ranking.

**National baseline:** Per BLS Business Employment Dynamics (March 2025), **50.5%** of Tanning Salons nationally survive 5 years. StreetSpring's location-specific **survivability score** for Tanning Salons in Baltimore averages **63%** — measuring site quality across 100+ factors rather than national cohort survival.

**A bit of background on Baltimore.** Baltimore, also known as Baltimore City, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is the 30th-most populous U.S. city with a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census and estimated at 569,997 in 2025, while the Baltimore metropolitan area at 2.86 million residents is the 22nd-largest metropolitan area in the nation. ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore))

**Demand-timing signal for Baltimore:** Per LEHD LODES Workplace Area Characteristics, the median daytime/resident ratio across Baltimore's neighborhoods is **0.39**, with top-quartile neighborhoods at **4.34** (96 neighborhoods analyzed). That's a strongly-residential profile — the highest-ratio neighborhoods are commercial CBDs; the lowest are bedroom neighborhoods. Your concept's natural demand profile should pick the right end.

**Where Baltimore sits on operating costs:** Commercial power **7.3¢/kWh** (below the 24-metro median), state min wage **$15.00/hr** (below), combined sales tax **6.0%** (below), and commercial property tax **1.07%** (above). Composite read: **low-cost** for operating overhead. None of these are dispositive on their own — but they bound the runway a new Baltimore storefront has to find product-market fit.

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Local Data Questions

Beyond the general FAQ — data-anchored answers for this specific location.

How comprehensive is the Tanning Salons data for Baltimore?

Tanning Salons in Baltimore score between 35% and 86% across neighborhoods, with an average of 63%. Block-level scoring captures variation that neighborhood-wide averages can mask.

Where in the US do Tanning Salons survive best?

The three highest-scoring metros for Tanning Salons are Dallas, San Antonio, Orlando (StreetSpring 2026 corpus). Baltimore sits at #18 with a 63% average survivability score.

What are the key demographic factors for Tanning Salons in Baltimore?

Baltimore has a metro median household income of ~$104K and a median age of 39 (ACS data). These two factors enter the survivability model alongside competition density, lease economics, and accessibility — the model's average score for Tanning Salons in Baltimore is 63%.

When does StreetSpring update Baltimore Tanning Salons rankings?

StreetSpring refreshes the Baltimore Tanning Salons corpus quarterly. The current 2026 release shows a 63% average across Baltimore; the next refresh will integrate fresh competitor and ACS data.

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