Survivability Rankings for Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Boston

2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open a Mixed Martial Arts Studio, at a good address, from Porter Square (83.6% survival) to Beacon Hill.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Porter Square: 83.6% at a good address, 80.3% at a typical address for Mixed Martial Arts Studio (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 12 of 52 ranked
  • Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.6% for Mixed Martial Arts Studios
  • Most challenging area: Beacon Hill: 56.6% at a good address, 51.1% at a typical address
  • Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Opening a Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Boston? Our 2026 analysis identifies Porter Square as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 80.3% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 83.6% and its lowest at 75.9%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Beacon Hill, at 56.6% at a good address and 51.1% at a typical address. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Boston to Open a Mixed Martial Arts Studio?

Porter Square ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Mixed Martial Arts Studio survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Porter SquareBoston83.6%80.3%83.6%75.9%
2Magoun SquareBoston83.6%80.1%84.0%67.4%
3Ball SquareBoston83.6%78.8%83.6%64.2%
4Davis SquareBoston83.6%77.7%84.0%64.2%
5North CambridgeBoston83.6%76.0%84.0%51.6%
6East SomervilleBoston83.1%76.1%83.6%62.4%
7Winter HillBoston82.6%77.1%84.0%58.4%
8The PortBoston82.6%67.1%83.6%48.9%
9Teele SquareBoston82.2%78.4%83.1%67.8%
10Central HillBoston82.2%77.0%83.1%64.2%

The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Boston Would a Mixed Martial Arts Studio Make the Most Money?

Where a Mixed Martial Arts Studio would make the most money in or around Boston comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Porter Square is ranked #1 for Mixed Martial Arts Studio survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 80.3% at a typical address; Beacon Hill is ranked last of the 52, at 56.6% at a good address and 51.1% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Mixed Martial Arts Studio lasts two or more years is 65.6% at a typical address. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Mixed Martial Arts Studio in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for a Mixed Martial Arts Studio in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to win. 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 models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

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 competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

Where in or Around Boston Should I Start a Mixed Martial Arts Studio?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Porter Square, Magoun Square, and Ball Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and South End. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Mixed Martial Arts Studio?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Boston is Porter Square, at 83.6% at a good address and 80.3% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure), followed by Magoun Square and Ball Square. 12 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Can a Mixed Martial Arts Studio Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Boston?

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. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Mixed Martial Arts Studio 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.

Is a Mixed Martial Arts Studio a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Porter Square, the projected chance that a new Mixed Martial Arts Studio lasts two or more years is 80.3% at a typical address and 83.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Boston

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Mixed Martial Arts Studio tenant in Porter Square, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 80.3% at a typical address. Magoun Square is at 80.1% at a typical address, and Ball Square at 78.8% at a typical address. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Boston for My Business Overall?

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.

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