What is the best neighborhood in Chicago to open a Dentist Office?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Chicago to open a Dentist Office is Kennedy Park, with 83% average survivability. 78 of 86 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Dentist Office make in the best vs. average Chicago neighborhood?

In Kennedy Park, the best possible Dentist Office location in Chicago offers approximately 4.9% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 7.8% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Dentist Office in Chicago?

The city-wide average survivability for Dentist Office across Chicago is 81% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Kennedy Park substantially outperform this average, reaching 83%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Dentist Office in Chicago?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Chicago for Dentist Office include Irving Woods with 79% average survival chance, Downtown, and Pilsen. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends.

Survivability Rankings for Dentist Office in Chicago

Q: Can a Dentist Office succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Chicago?

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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Chicago to open a Dentist Office, from Kennedy Park (83% survival) to Irving Wood...

August 31, 2026•13 min read

By Bobby Koons | Last reviewed: August 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Kennedy Park — 83% average survivability for Dentist Office

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 78 of 86 analyzed

City-wide average: 81% for Dentist Offices

Most challenging area: Irving Woods at 79%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~4.9% more expected revenue in Kennedy Park

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Opening a Dentist Office in Chicago? Our 2026 analysis identifies Kennedy Park as the top location with 83% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 85% and the most challenging locations in Kennedy Park at 80%. The worst neighborhoods include Irving Woods with 79% average chance. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Chicago to Open a Dentist Office?

Kennedy Park ranks #1 of 86 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Chicago for Dentist Office survivability, with a 83% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Kennedy Park	84.0% – 86.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	80.0% – 82.0%
2	Rogers Park	83.0% – 85.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
3	Southwest	83.0% – 85.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
4	Main-Chicago	83.0% – 85.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	81.0% – 82.0%
5	Roseland	84.0% – 86.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
6	Kenwood	84.0% – 85.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	80.0% – 82.0%
7	River North	83.0% – 85.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	80.0% – 82.0%
8	Hyde Park	85.0% – 87.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
9	The Villa	84.0% – 86.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	73.0% – 74.0%
10	West Village	82.0% – 84.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	79.0% – 80.0%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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 Chicago Would a Dentist Office Make the Most Money?

In Kennedy Park, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~4.9% more than the average location in or around Chicago.

On the other hand, in Irving Woods, the worst possible location could result in making ~7.8% less than the average location in the city.

A great concept in the wrong location will almost always underperform a good concept in the right one. Opening a Dentist Office in Chicago requires careful location choice. Across 86 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Dentist Office is 81% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Dentist Office in or Around Chicago?

When selecting a location for a Dentist Office in or around Chicago, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. 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 analysis covers businesses serving the 24 largest metros in America. Our data shows that businesses in moderately competitive clusters survive longer than isolated storefronts on average. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models.

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. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

Where in or Around Chicago Should I Start a Dentist Office?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Kennedy Park, Rogers Park, and Southwest, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Irving Woods, Downtown, and Pilsen. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly — the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Chicago to Open a Dentist Office?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Dentist Office in Chicago is Kennedy Park with 83% average survivability, followed by Rogers Park and Southwest. 78 of 86 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Can a Dentist Office Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Chicago?

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. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Dentist Office Rankings in Chicago 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 Chicago.

Is a Dentist Office a Good Tenant for Chicago Landlords?

In Kennedy Park, StreetSpring forecasts a 82.0% – 84.0% average chance for a new Dentist Office to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Dentist Office in Chicago

Landlords in Chicago's top three neighborhoods for Dentist Office can expect the following average survivability for new tenants:

Kennedy Park: 82.0% – 84.0%
Rogers Park: 82.0% – 84.0%
Southwest: 82.0% – 84.0%

See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

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

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

**Authoritative anchor:** BLS data (BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release) puts the national 5-year establishment survival rate for the Health Care, Social Assistance sector, which includes Dentist Offices, at **61.8%**. In Chicago, StreetSpring gives this subtype an average **76% chance of lasting two or more years** — a site-quality measure built from 100+ location factors.

Visual Data

Column-bar chart of Chicago business subtypes — top, middle, and bottom of the survivability spread. — Vertical bars showing the survivability spread across business subtypes in Chicago — top 3, middle 3, and bottom 3 picked to show the full distribution.

Dot plot of Chicago business subtypes — top, middle, and bottom of the survivability distribution. — Top, middle, and bottom business subtypes in Chicago by survivability score. Italian Restaurant leads at 89; Dermatology Clinic trails at 49. Tiered contrast shows full spread, not just the winners.

Business Survivability Rankings: Chicago — See how Dentist Office compares to all other business types in Chicago
Best Cities to Open a Dentist Office in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Dentist Office
Business Survivability in Kennedy Park, Chicago — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Rogers Park, Chicago — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Southwest, Chicago — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Chicago

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

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