What is the best neighborhood in Charlotte to open a Physical Therapy Clinic?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Charlotte to open a Physical Therapy Clinic is Dilworth, with 75% average survivability. 4 of 35 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Physical Therapy Clinic make in the best vs. average Charlotte neighborhood?

In Dilworth, the best possible Physical Therapy Clinic location in Charlotte offers approximately 16.9% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 9.1% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Physical Therapy Clinic in Charlotte?

The city-wide average survivability for Physical Therapy Clinic across Charlotte is 65% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Dilworth substantially outperform this average, reaching 75%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Physical Therapy Clinic in Charlotte?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Charlotte for Physical Therapy Clinic include Hembstead with 59% average survival chance, Yorkshire, and Double Oaks. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

What should I consider when opening a Physical Therapy Clinic in Charlotte?

Revenue Capture Score matters more than any other single metric when predicting business outcomes. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Physical Therapy Clinic survivability predictions?

StreetSpring's models achieve 95–99% accuracy across business types, analyzing 100+ factors with a ±3% margin of error. StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.

Survivability Rankings for Physical Therapy Clinic in Charlotte

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Charlotte to open a Physical Therapy Clinic, from Dilworth (75% survival) to Hemb...

April 24, 2026•17 min read

By Bobby Koons | Reviewed: April 26, 2026 | Refreshed weekly | Methodology

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Dilworth — 75% average survivability for Physical Therapy Clinic

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 4 of 35 analyzed

City-wide average: 65% for Physical Therapy Clinics

Most challenging area: Hembstead at 59%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~16.9% more expected revenue in Dilworth

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Charlotte, Dilworth ranks #1 for opening a Physical Therapy Clinic with 75% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 82% and the most challenging locations in Dilworth at 68%. The worst neighborhoods include Hembstead with 59% average chance. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.

Where Physical Therapy Clinics Thrive in Charlotte

**Cross-metro pattern check:** Looking beyond Charlotte, Dilworth's profile most closely matches **Inner Harbor (Baltimore)** and **Swann Estates (Tampa Bay)**. Common thread: higher employment, shorter commutes, and white-collar job mix. If you operate Physical Therapy Clinics in either peer neighborhood, the Dilworth ranking should feel familiar.

**The Charlotte pattern for Physical Therapy Clinics.** Survivability for this subtype spans **59-75%** across 35 tracked neighborhoods (citywide average 65%). **Dilworth** is the leader at 75% (5 existing competitors); **Hembstead** trails at 59%. **A 16-point neighborhood gap means location decides the outcome before any operational variable comes into play.**

Dilworth ranks #1 of 35 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Charlotte for Physical Therapy Clinic survivability with a score of 75% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

What the score spread tells you about risk

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Dilworth	79.0% – 83.0%	72.6% – 77.6%	67.0% – 71.0%
2	Cherry	76.0% – 80.0%	71.6% – 76.6%	69.0% – 73.0%
3	Elizabeth	74.0% – 78.0%	69.8% – 74.8%	67.0% – 71.0%
4	Chantilly	71.0% – 75.0%	68.2% – 73.2%	68.0% – 72.0%
5	Sedgefield	68.0% – 72.0%	65.3% – 70.3%	65.0% – 69.0%
6	Brookhill	69.0% – 73.0%	65.0% – 70.0%	63.0% – 67.0%
7	First Ward	67.0% – 71.0%	64.5% – 69.5%	62.0% – 66.0%
8	Wilmore	67.0% – 71.0%	64.4% – 69.4%	63.0% – 67.0%
9	Fourth Ward	69.0% – 73.0%	64.2% – 69.2%	60.0% – 64.0%
10	Third Ward	68.0% – 72.0%	63.9% – 68.9%	63.0% – 67.0%

Why density alone doesn't determine the winner

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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 Charlotte Would a Physical Therapy Clinic Make the Most Money?

In Dilworth, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~16.9% more than the average location in or around Charlotte.

On the other hand, in Hembstead, the worst possible location could result in making ~9.1% less than the average location in the city.

Location selection is the most consequential decision any new business owner makes. Opening a Physical Therapy Clinic in Charlotte requires careful location choice. Across 35 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Physical Therapy Clinic is 65% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. What makes a location ideal varies by business type — foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.

Key Considerations Before Opening a Physical Therapy Clinic in Charlotte

Selecting a high-survivability address is the single most cost-effective risk reduction available before signing a lease. Everything downstream depends on it. Revenue Capture Score matters more than any other single metric when predicting business outcomes. 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's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Our data shows that businesses in moderately competitive clusters survive longer than isolated storefronts on average. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions.

Factor	Where new owners get tripped up	Questions to ask before you sign
Build-out budget	Underestimating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing — the "hidden" 30-50% of build-out cost.	Get 3 quotes from licensed contractors and pad budget by +20% for surprises. Confirm landlord TI allowance in writing.
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.
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.

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. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

The Best Place to Start a Physical Therapy Clinic in Charlotte

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Dilworth, Cherry, and Elizabeth, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Hembstead, Yorkshire, and Double Oaks. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Charlotte to Open a Physical Therapy Clinic?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Physical Therapy Clinic in Charlotte is Dilworth with 75% average survivability, followed by Cherry and Elizabeth. 4 of 35 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

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

Should You Consider Lower-Survivability Areas of Charlotte for a Physical Therapy Clinic?

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. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

When Does StreetSpring Update Charlotte Physical Therapy Clinic Rankings?

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 Charlotte.

The Landlord's View of Physical Therapy Clinics in Charlotte

In Dilworth, StreetSpring forecasts a 72.6% – 77.6% average chance for a new Physical Therapy 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 Physical Therapy Clinic in Charlotte

Landlords in Charlotte's top three neighborhoods for Physical Therapy Clinic can expect the following average survivability for new tenants:

Dilworth: 72.6% – 77.6%
Cherry: 71.6% – 76.6%
Elizabeth: 69.8% – 74.8%

Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront at no cost.

Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in foot traffic, competition, and consumer spending at that exact location.

Where in Charlotte Should You Open a Physical Therapy Clinic?

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

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

View technical data for Charlotte

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

Headline survivability statistic for Physical Therapy Clinic in Charlotte — Headline survivability stat for Physical Therapy Clinic in Charlotte.

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

How we measure this: Shorter leases compress survival horizons. We assume a 5-year base term unless listing data overrides.

**About Charlotte** — Charlotte is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. With a population of 874,579 at the 2020 census, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., seventh-most populous city in the South, and second-most populous city in the Southeast. ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte%2C_North_Carolina))

**City-wide daytime/nighttime spread (Charlotte):** Charlotte's neighborhoods span the daytime-density range from sparse residential to dense commercial. Median daytime/resident ratio: **0.70**; top-quartile ratio: **2.45** across 97 tracked neighborhoods (LEHD LODES 2022). That's a primarily-residential profile — pick the right side of the ratio for your concept's demand-timing.

**Operating-cost context (Charlotte):** Commercial electricity in Charlotte runs about **9.7¢/kWh** (below the 24-metro median of 10.8¢), the state minimum wage is **$7.25/hr** (below the 15.00 median), combined sales tax averages **7.0%** (below the 7.7% median), and effective commercial property tax is **0.82%** (below the 0.96% median). On operating costs alone, Charlotte sits in the **low-cost** tier of US metros we track.

**National baseline:** Per BLS Business Employment Dynamics (March 2025), **61.8%** of Physical Therapy Clinics nationally survive 5 years. StreetSpring's location-specific **survivability score** for Physical Therapy Clinics in Charlotte averages **69%** — measuring site quality across 100+ factors rather than national cohort survival.

Same business type in other cities:

Survivability Rankings for Physical Therapy Clinic in Atlanta

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Beyond the Numbers: Local Context

More questions answered with neighborhood-specific data from our 2026 corpus.

How comprehensive is the Physical Therapy Clinics data for Charlotte?

StreetSpring's Charlotte model covers Physical Therapy Clinics across all tracked neighborhoods — the average score is 69%, with neighborhood-level scores spanning 41-87%. Real-time scores at the address level capture finer variation than these neighborhood averages.

What does BLS data say about Physical Therapy Clinic survival nationally?

Per BLS Business Employment Dynamics (March 2025 release), Physical Therapy Clinics have a 62% 5-year survival rate nationally. StreetSpring's Charlotte model averages 69% across tracked locations — above the national baseline by 7 percentage points.

Are there peer business categories with similar Charlotte survivability to Physical Therapy Clinics?

Charlotte subtypes scoring within 2 points of Physical Therapy Clinics's 69% average include Day Care Center, Coffee Shop, Seafood Restaurant. Survivability convergence at the metro level usually reflects shared local factors like saturation density or demographic fit.

How healthy is the Charlotte economy for new Physical Therapy Clinics?

Charlotte's ACS-tracked employment rate is approximately 96%, with a metro median household income near $97K. These macro factors feed into the survivability model alongside business-type-specific signals — Physical Therapy Clinics in Charlotte average 69%.

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