Survivability Rankings for Beauty Salon in Boston
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Boston to open a Beauty Salon, from Strawberry Hill (80% survival) to Wellesley (...
By Bobby Koons | Last updated: May 3, 2026 | Weekly methodology review | Methodology
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Strawberry Hill — 80% average survivability for Beauty Salon
- Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 68 of 88 analyzed
- City-wide average: 73% for Beauty Salons
- Most challenging area: Wellesley at 59%
- Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~9.3% more expected revenue in Strawberry Hill
- Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Beauty Salon Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Beauty Salon Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Beauty Salon a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Of all the neighborhoods in and around Boston, Strawberry Hill ranks #1 for opening a Beauty Salon with 80% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 87% and the most challenging locations in Strawberry Hill at 70%. The worst neighborhoods include Wellesley with 59% average chance. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Beauty Salon?
Strawberry Hill ranks #1 of 88 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Boston for Beauty Salon survivability with a score of 80% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:
How rent and competition shape the leaderboard
| Rank | Neighborhood | Best Locations | Average Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strawberry Hill | 84.0% – 88.0% | 77.6% – 82.0% | 69.0% – 73.0% |
| 2 | Fenway | 84.0% – 88.0% | 77.2% – 81.5% | 70.0% – 74.0% |
| 3 | Riverside | 80.0% – 84.0% | 75.9% – 80.3% | 71.0% – 75.0% |
| 4 | Ball Square | 80.0% – 84.0% | 75.3% – 79.7% | 69.0% – 73.0% |
| 5 | Watertown | 83.0% – 87.0% | 75.2% – 79.6% | 62.0% – 66.0% |
| 6 | South Dorchester | 82.0% – 86.0% | 75.2% – 79.6% | 66.0% – 70.0% |
| 7 | Everett | 83.0% – 87.0% | 75.1% – 79.4% | 68.0% – 72.0% |
| 8 | East Boston | 85.0% – 89.0% | 75.0% – 79.4% | 61.0% – 65.0% |
| 9 | Union Square | 80.0% – 84.0% | 75.0% – 79.4% | 70.0% – 74.0% |
| 10 | Malden | 83.0% – 87.0% | 75.0% – 79.4% | 63.0% – 67.0% |
The data signals behind these scores
For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. 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.
Which Boston Neighborhoods Drive the Highest Beauty Salon Revenue?
In Strawberry Hill, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~9.3% more than the average location in or around Boston.
On the other hand, in Wellesley, the worst possible location could result in making ~18.6% less than the average location in the city.
The difference between success and failure often comes down to where you sign the lease. Opening a Beauty Salon in Boston requires careful location choice. Across 88 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Beauty Salon is 73% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. The same location can be excellent for one business type and poor for another.
Key Considerations Before Opening a Beauty Salon in Boston
Picking the right location is the single highest-leverage decision in launching this business — Survivability Score is the lens that frames the rest of the decision. 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. Our platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility.
| Area to check | What can go wrong | How to de-risk it |
|---|---|---|
| Permitted hours | Late-night or early-morning ops blocked by zoning, neighborhood association, or shared-wall restrictions. | Confirm the permitted hours-of-operation are in your lease AND in the local code. Pull recent variances or complaints from the zoning portal. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
This can be summarized as:
Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business
Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live platform incorporates the most recent foot traffic, competitor, and spending data for your exact address.
The Best Place to Start a Beauty Salon in Boston
Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Strawberry Hill, Fenway, and Riverside, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Wellesley, Medfield, and Lynn. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.
Related Articles:
- Business Survivability Rankings: Boston
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Boston
- National City Survivability: Beauty Salon
Where in Boston Should You Open a Beauty Salon?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Beauty Salon in Boston is Strawberry Hill with 80% average survivability, followed by Fenway and Riverside. 68 of 88 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.
Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.
Are Bottom-Tier Boston Neighborhoods a No-Go for Beauty 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. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
The Update Schedule for Boston Beauty Salons Data
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.
What Makes a Beauty Salon a Strong (or Weak) Boston Tenant?
In Strawberry Hill, StreetSpring forecasts a 77.6% – 82.0% average chance for a new Beauty 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 Beauty Salon in Boston
Should you rent your storefront to a Beauty Salon? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Strawberry Hill offers the strongest outlook at 77.6% – 82.0% average survivability, followed by Fenway at 77.2% – 81.5%, and Riverside at 75.9% – 80.3%. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated weekly.
StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Which Boston Neighborhoods Are Strongest for Beauty Salons?
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
Related Resources
Same business type in other cities:
- City Survivability Rankings for Beauty Salon
- Survivability Rankings for Beauty Salon in Atlanta
- National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Beauty Salon
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More Questions About This Location
Additional questions with answers drawn directly from local data sources.
Does accessibility drive Beauty Salons survivability in Boston?
Boston's metro median commute is 32 minutes. Accessibility is one of ~100 factors in the survivability model — Beauty Salons in Boston score 69% on average, with the spread (40-87%) driven heavily by per-location accessibility differences.
Which US cities have the highest survivability for Beauty Salons?
The three highest-scoring metros for Beauty Salons are Dallas, San Antonio, Orlando (StreetSpring 2026 corpus). Boston sits at #11 with a 69% average survivability score.
Which Boston subtypes have comparable survivability to Beauty Salons?
Per StreetSpring's Boston corpus, peers of Beauty Salons (within 2 points of the 69% average) include Auto Repair Shop, Watch Store or Repair Shop, Coffee Shop.