What is the best neighborhood in Boston to open an Acupuncture Clinic?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Boston to open an Acupuncture Clinic is Porter Square, with 84% average survivability. 82 of 88 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can an Acupuncture Clinic make in the best vs. average Boston neighborhood?

In Porter Square, the best possible Acupuncture Clinic location in Boston offers approximately 12.1% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 13.0% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Acupuncture Clinic in Boston?

The city-wide average survivability for Acupuncture Clinic across Boston is 75% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Porter Square substantially outperform this average, reaching 84%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Acupuncture Clinic in Boston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Boston for Acupuncture Clinic include Winchester with 65% average survival chance, Arlington, and Newton. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Survivability Rankings for Acupuncture Clinic in Boston

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Boston to open an Acupuncture Clinic, from Porter Square (84% survival) to Winche...

April 24, 2026•16 min read

By Bobby Koons | Last updated: May 14, 2026 | Weekly methodology review | Methodology

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Porter Square — 84% average survivability for Acupuncture Clinic

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 82 of 88 analyzed

City-wide average: 75% for Acupuncture Clinics

Most challenging area: Winchester at 65%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~12.1% more expected revenue in Porter Square

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would an Acupuncture Clinic Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can an Acupuncture Clinic Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is an Acupuncture Clinic a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Porter Square leads Boston's 2026 survivability rankings for Acupuncture Clinic operators with 84% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 89% and the most challenging locations in Porter Square at 78%. The worst neighborhoods include Winchester with 65% average chance. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

Where in Boston Should You Open an Acupuncture Clinic?

**Where else does Porter Square look like?** Among the ~2,500 neighborhoods StreetSpring scores, the strongest profile matches are **Colee Hammock (Miami)** and **Pennsport (Philadelphia)** — sharing high high-earner share, many anchor tenants, and higher-income. Same neighborhood signatures tend to produce similar business-type outcomes.

**Failure-mode analysis: Acupuncture Clinics in Boston.** Across 88 neighborhoods, scores range **65-84%**, with the citywide average at 75%. The top-ranked neighborhood (**Porter Square**, 84%, 2 existing competitors) sits 19 points above the bottom (**Winchester**, 65%). For an Acupuncture Clinic, neighborhood selection drives more of the survivability outcome than almost any other controllable input.

Porter Square ranks #1 of 88 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Boston for Acupuncture Clinic survivability with a score of 84% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Notable runners-up worth a second look

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Porter Square	86.0% – 90.0%	81.9% – 86.9%	77.0% – 81.0%
2	Aggasiz - Harvard North	83.0% – 87.0%	79.8% – 84.8%	75.0% – 79.0%
3	Peabody	84.0% – 88.0%	78.8% – 83.8%	70.0% – 74.0%
4	East Cambridge	84.0% – 88.0%	78.7% – 83.7%	69.0% – 73.0%
5	Davis Square	81.0% – 85.0%	78.2% – 83.2%	75.0% – 79.0%
6	Cambridgeport	82.0% – 86.0%	78.1% – 83.0%	75.0% – 79.0%
7	Beacon Hill	82.0% – 86.0%	78.0% – 83.0%	73.0% – 77.0%
8	Spring Hill	81.0% – 85.0%	77.8% – 82.8%	72.0% – 76.0%
9	West End	81.0% – 85.0%	77.8% – 82.8%	74.0% – 78.0%
10	Back Bay	82.0% – 86.0%	77.5% – 82.4%	72.0% – 76.0%

Where the rankings might surprise you

Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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 in or Around Boston Would an Acupuncture Clinic Make the Most Money?

In Porter Square, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~12.1% more than the average location in or around Boston.

On the other hand, in Winchester, the worst possible location could result in making ~13.0% less than the average location in the city.

Nothing influences a business's future more than its location. Opening an Acupuncture Clinic in Boston requires careful location choice. Across 88 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Acupuncture Clinic is 75% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.

What Should I Consider When Opening an Acupuncture Clinic in or Around Boston?

The strongest predictor of whether this business survives two years is the quality of the location you pick — Survivability Score quantifies exactly that. Of all the variables StreetSpring analyzes, Revenue Capture Score has the strongest predictive power. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our forecasting engine processes data from over 24 metro areas covering 180+ million consumers. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. Our forecasting system combines proprietary data with machine learning models unavailable anywhere else.

Factor	Where new owners get tripped up	Questions to ask before you sign
Parking & visibility	Storefront looks great from the sidewalk but is invisible from the road.	Drive past at 30 mph from both directions. Count street parking + nearest paid lot capacity at peak hours.
Workforce availability	Hiring radius is smaller than you think — many neighborhoods can't staff a full team at standard wages.	Pull BLS wage data for your industry in this metro. Walk through your staffing plan with a local restaurant/retail operator before signing.
Lease term	Locking into 7-10 years without break clauses, then needing to relocate after year 2.	Negotiate a relocation or termination clause. Confirm assignment + sublease rights are in writing.

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.

Which Boston Block Is Right for an Acupuncture Clinic?

Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Porter Square, Aggasiz - Harvard North, and Peabody, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Winchester, Arlington, and Newton. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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Which Boston Neighborhoods Are Strongest for Acupuncture Clinics?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Acupuncture Clinic in Boston is Porter Square with 84% average survivability, followed by Aggasiz - Harvard North and Peabody. 82 of 88 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

The live platform incorporates the most recent foot traffic, competitor, and spending data for your exact address.

When Lower-Scoring Neighborhoods Can Still Work for Acupuncture Clinics

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. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Acupuncture Clinic Rankings in Boston 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 Boston.

Should You Rent Your Boston Storefront to an Acupuncture Clinic?

In Porter Square, StreetSpring forecasts a 81.9% – 86.9% average chance for a new Acupuncture Clinic to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Acupuncture Clinic in Boston

Landlords in Boston's top three neighborhoods for Acupuncture Clinic can expect the following average survivability for new tenants:

Porter Square: 81.9% – 86.9%
Aggasiz - Harvard North: 79.8% – 84.8%
Peabody: 78.8% – 83.8%

You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

Top-Survivability Boston Neighborhoods for Acupuncture Clinics

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

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

View technical data for Boston

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

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

Bubble chart of business subtypes in Boston by survivability score and location density — Every business subtype in Boston plotted by score vs location count — bubble size shows market depth. Find Acupuncture Clinic relative to its peers.

How we measure this: Some lots are zoned for limited business types only. We cross-reference the building's use designation against our subtype compatibility map.

**A bit of background on Boston.** Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston))

**Daytime/resident distribution (Boston):** LEHD LODES data across 129 Boston neighborhoods: median ratio **0.25:1**, top-quartile **2.36:1** — a strongly-residential commercial-corridor profile. Use this to triangulate which neighborhood matches your concept's natural demand-timing (weekday-commuter vs. evening-and-weekend).

**Cost framing for Boston:** Four operating-cost lines tilt this city median vs StreetSpring's 24-metro median — commercial electricity **10.9¢/kWh** (above median 10.8¢), state minimum wage **$15.00/hr** (below 15.00), combined sales tax **6.2%** (below 7.7%), and effective commercial property tax **1.20%** (above 0.96%). Sources: EIA Form 861, US DOL, Tax Foundation 2024.

**Authoritative anchor:** BLS data (BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release) puts the national 5-year survival rate for Acupuncture Clinics at **61.8%**. In Boston, StreetSpring's **survivability score** for this subtype averages **64%** — a site-quality measure built from 100+ location factors.

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Local Context FAQ

Local-context questions, answered with neighborhood-specific numbers.

How important is foot traffic / accessibility for an Acupuncture Clinic in Boston?

ACS data shows Boston's median commute at ~32 minutes — accessibility patterns vary widely by neighborhood. Acupuncture Clinics survivability in Boston ranges 38-82% across locations, with accessibility one of the bigger contributing factors.

What 5-year survival rate does the federal government track for Acupuncture Clinics?

Per BLS Business Employment Dynamics (March 2025 release), Acupuncture Clinics have a 62% 5-year survival rate nationally. StreetSpring's Boston model averages 64% across tracked locations — above the national baseline by 2 percentage points.

What's the single biggest factor in survival for an Acupuncture Clinic in Boston?

Site selection is the highest-leverage decision. The 38-82% range for Acupuncture Clinics in Boston (44-point spread) reflects what location alone can change — independent of brand, operations, or marketing.

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