What is the average survivability for Pet Store across Boston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods in Boston, the average projected chance that a Pet Store lasts two or more years is 66.2% at a typical address. Magoun Square, ranked #1, is at 81.5% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Pet Store in Boston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Boston for Pet Store include Chinatown (ranked last, at 54.0% at a good address and 50.6% at a typical address), Beacon Hill, and Merrymount. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Pet Store survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

Survivability Rankings for Pet Store in Boston

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Pet Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Pet Store is Magoun Square, ranked #1 at 84.6% at a good address and 81.5% at a typical address (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure). 16 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Boston would a Pet Store make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each Boston address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Pet Store succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Boston?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that 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 dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open a Pet Store, at a good address, from Magoun Square (84.6% survival) to Chinatown (54.0%).

April 24, 2026•13 min read

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: Magoun Square: 84.6% at a good address, 81.5% at a typical address for Pet Store (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 16 of 52 ranked

Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.2% for Pet Stores

Most challenging area: Chinatown: 54.0% at a good address, 50.6% 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 →

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

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Boston, Magoun Square ranks #1 for opening a Pet Store, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% at a good address and 81.5% at a typical address (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 73.3%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Chinatown, at 54.0% at a good address and 50.6% at a typical address. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Boston to Open a Pet Store?

Magoun Square ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Pet Store survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Magoun Square	Boston	84.6%	81.5%	85.0%	73.3%
2	Porter Square	Boston	84.6%	80.7%	84.6%	74.2%
3	Winter Hill	Boston	84.6%	79.9%	85.0%	63.0%
4	Assembly Square	Boston	84.6%	79.1%	84.6%	52.6%
5	East Somerville	Boston	84.6%	78.4%	85.0%	66.1%
6	Davis Square	Boston	84.6%	78.0%	84.6%	57.6%
7	Ball Square	Boston	84.6%	77.1%	85.0%	54.0%
8	Cambridge Highlands	Boston	84.6%	76.4%	84.6%	64.3%
9	Charlestown	Boston	84.1%	70.8%	85.0%	49.4%
10	North Cambridge	Boston	83.6%	75.4%	85.0%	50.4%

Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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 →

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 a Pet Store Make the Most Money?

Where a Pet Store 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.

Magoun Square is ranked #1 for Pet Store survivability, at 84.6% at a good address and 81.5% at a typical address; Chinatown is ranked last of the 52, at 54.0% at a good address and 50.6% 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.

The same business type carries a different projected chance in every ranked neighborhood of a city, so the address is worth testing before you sign. Opening a Pet Store in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Pet Store lasts two or more years is 66.2% at a typical address. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Pet Store in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for a Pet Store in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The single most important number in a location decision is the Revenue Capture Score, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. 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. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary: developed in-house over years of research. 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

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 Pet Store?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Magoun Square, Porter Square, and Winter Hill, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Chinatown, Beacon Hill, and Merrymount. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Pet Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Pet Store in Boston is Magoun Square, at 84.6% at a good address and 81.5% at a typical address (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure), followed by Porter Square and Winter Hill. 16 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

Can a Pet Store 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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Pet Store 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 Pet Store a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Magoun Square, the projected chance that a new Pet Store lasts two or more years is 81.5% at a typical address and 84.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Pet Store in Boston

The data tells a clear story for Pet Store tenants across Boston's top neighborhoods. Magoun Square leads at 81.5% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 85.0%. Porter Square is at 80.7% at a typical address, and Winter Hill at 79.9% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

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

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.

Business Survivability Rankings: Boston: See how Pet Store compares to all other business types in Boston
Best Cities to Open a Pet Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Pet Store
Business Survivability in Magoun Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Porter Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Winter Hill, Boston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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 figures shown here.

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