What is the average survivability for Tanning Salon across Boston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods in Boston, the average projected chance that a Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 66.2% at a typical address. Magoun Square, ranked #1, is at 81.0% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Tanning Salon in Boston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Boston for Tanning Salon include Beacon Hill (ranked last, at 56.6% at a good address and 51.7% at a typical address), Back Bay, and Merrymount. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Tanning Salon 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 generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.

Survivability Rankings for Tanning Salon in Boston

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Tanning Salon?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Tanning Salon is Magoun Square, ranked #1 at 83.6% at a good address and 81.0% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). 13 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Boston would a Tanning Salon 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 Tanning Salon 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. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open a Tanning Salon, at a good address, from Magoun Square (83.6% survival) to Beacon Hill (56.6%).

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: 83.6% at a good address, 81.0% at a typical address for Tanning Salon (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 13 of 52 ranked

Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.2% for Tanning Salons

Most challenging area: Beacon Hill: 56.6% at a good address, 51.7% 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 Tanning Salon Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Tanning Salon Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Tanning Salon a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Magoun Square leads Boston's 2026 survivability rankings for Tanning Salon operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 81.0% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 67.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Beacon Hill, at 56.6% at a good address and 51.7% at a typical address. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Boston to Open a Tanning Salon?

Magoun Square ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Tanning Salon 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:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Magoun Square	Boston	83.6%	81.0%	84.0%	67.4%
2	Winter Hill	Boston	83.6%	80.6%	84.0%	65.6%
3	Porter Square	Boston	83.6%	79.7%	83.6%	72.8%
4	Assembly Square	Boston	83.6%	79.1%	83.6%	57.0%
5	East Somerville	Boston	83.6%	79.0%	83.6%	68.2%
6	Central Hill	Boston	83.1%	80.4%	83.6%	73.2%
7	Davis Square	Boston	83.1%	77.3%	83.6%	57.9%
8	North Cambridge	Boston	83.1%	74.8%	84.0%	49.8%
9	Ball Square	Boston	83.1%	74.8%	83.1%	50.2%
10	Cambridge Highlands	Boston	82.6%	73.0%	83.6%	51.2%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

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 Tanning Salon Make the Most Money?

Where a Tanning Salon 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 Tanning Salon survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 81.0% at a typical address; Beacon Hill is ranked last of the 52, at 56.6% at a good address and 51.7% 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.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Tanning Salon in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 66.2% at a typical address. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Tanning Salon in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for a Tanning Salon in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can 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 platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. Every score is produced by our in-house models, trained on 570,000+ real business outcomes. 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. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Where in or Around Boston Should I Start a Tanning Salon?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Magoun Square, Winter Hill, and Porter Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and Merrymount. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Tanning Salon?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Tanning Salon in Boston is Magoun Square, at 83.6% at a good address and 81.0% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure), followed by Winter Hill and Porter Square. 13 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

Can a Tanning Salon 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. 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 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 Tanning Salon a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Magoun Square, the projected chance that a new Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 81.0% 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 Tanning Salon in Boston

The data tells a clear story for Tanning Salon tenants across Boston's top neighborhoods. Magoun Square leads at 81.0% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 84.0%. Winter Hill is at 80.6% at a typical address, and Porter Square at 79.7% at a typical address. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

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