What is the best neighborhood in Chicago to open a Dermatology Clinic?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Chicago to open a Dermatology Clinic is West Side, with 57% average survivability. 0 of 86 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

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

In West Side, the best possible Dermatology Clinic location in Chicago offers approximately 16.6% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 6.0% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Dermatology Clinic in Chicago?

The city-wide average survivability for Dermatology Clinic across Chicago is 49% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like West Side substantially outperform this average, reaching 57%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Dermatology Clinic in Chicago?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Chicago for Dermatology Clinic include Kelvin Park with 46% average survival chance, Near North, and Bowmanville. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Dermatology Clinic survivability predictions?

StreetSpring's models achieve 95–99% accuracy across business types, analyzing 100+ factors with a ±3% margin of error. StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts — revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

How often are Dermatology Clinic rankings in Chicago updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live tool always shows the most current predictions for any address in Chicago.

Survivability Rankings for Dermatology Clinic in Chicago

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Chicago to open a Dermatology Clinic, from West Side (57% survival) to Kelvin Par...

April 24, 2026•17 min read

By Bobby Koons | Last reviewed: May 8, 2026 | Updated weekly | Methodology

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: West Side — 57% average survivability for Dermatology Clinic

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 0 of 86 analyzed

City-wide average: 49% for Dermatology Clinics

Most challenging area: Kelvin Park at 46%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~16.6% more expected revenue in West Side

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Chicago, West Side ranks #1 for opening a Dermatology Clinic with 57% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 75% and the most challenging locations in West Side at 43%. The worst neighborhoods include Kelvin Park with 46% average chance. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

Where in Chicago Should You Open a Dermatology Clinic?

**Comparable neighborhoods nationally:** West Side resembles **Sugaw Creek Ritch Ave (Charlotte)** and **Big Bear Lake (Los Angeles)** most closely — all three carry low high-earner share, lower-income, and younger population. Operators evaluating West Side for Dermatology Clinics can read those peer neighborhoods as parallel signal.

**What goes wrong for Dermatology Clinics in Chicago.** 86 tracked neighborhoods, scores spanning **46% to 57%** (average 49%). **West Side** leads at 57% (1 existing competitor); **Kelvin Park** anchors the bottom at 46%. The 11-point spread is the dominant failure mode: choosing the wrong Chicago neighborhood costs more upside than any operational tweak can recover.

West Side ranks #1 of 86 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Chicago for Dermatology Clinic survivability with a score of 57% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Why these rankings reflect real survival outcomes

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	West Side	72.0% – 76.0%	54.3% – 58.9%	42.0% – 46.0%
2	Chinatown	81.0% – 85.0%	52.9% – 57.6%	37.0% – 41.0%
3	South Loop	82.0% – 86.0%	52.9% – 57.6%	36.0% – 40.0%
4	Downtown	61.0% – 65.0%	50.4% – 55.1%	43.0% – 47.0%
5	Douglas Park	80.0% – 84.0%	50.2% – 54.9%	35.0% – 39.0%
6	East Pilsen	68.0% – 72.0%	49.9% – 54.6%	38.0% – 42.0%
7	Edison Park	83.0% – 87.0%	49.3% – 54.0%	40.0% – 44.0%
8	West Chatham	83.0% – 87.0%	48.9% – 53.6%	34.0% – 38.0%
9	West Lawn	83.0% – 87.0%	48.8% – 53.5%	35.0% – 39.0%
10	Pilsen	69.0% – 73.0%	48.6% – 53.3%	37.0% – 41.0%

What the score spread tells you about risk

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

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 Dermatology Clinics Earn the Most in Chicago

In West Side, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~16.6% more than the average location in or around Chicago.

On the other hand, in Kelvin Park, the worst possible location could result in making ~6.0% less than the average location in the city.

No amount of marketing or capital can compensate for a poorly chosen location. Opening a Dermatology Clinic in Chicago requires careful location choice. Across 86 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Dermatology Clinic is 49% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

What to Think About When Launching a Dermatology Clinic in Chicago

There is no operational fix for a poorly chosen location. Use Survivability Score as a hard filter on candidate addresses before evaluating other factors. Our models show that Revenue Capture Score explains more outcome variance than any other individual metric. 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. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. StreetSpring leverages exclusive data sources and custom models for these projections.

Consideration	Common pitfall	What to verify before signing
Permits & licensing	Assuming a 30-day permit timeline, hitting 90+ days, paying rent on a non-operating storefront.	Call the local zoning office before signing. Confirm your use is already permitted; if not, factor a 2-3 month variance timeline.
Outdoor seating / sidewalk use	Signing assuming you can add patio seating, then learning the city requires a separate sidewalk-cafe permit with long lead times.	Check the city's sidewalk-cafe permit process up front. Confirm landlord allows outdoor build-out in the lease language.
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. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously — check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Pinpointing the Right Neighborhood for a Dermatology Clinic in Chicago

The strongest survivability scores belong to West Side, Chinatown, and South Loop, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Kelvin Park, Near North, and Bowmanville. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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Which Chicago Neighborhoods Are Strongest for Dermatology Clinics?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Dermatology Clinic in Chicago is West Side with 57% average survivability, followed by Chinatown and South Loop. 0 of 86 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

Should You Consider Lower-Survivability Areas of Chicago for a Dermatology 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. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

When Does StreetSpring Update Chicago Dermatology 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 Chicago.

The Landlord's View of Dermatology Clinics in Chicago

In West Side, StreetSpring forecasts a 54.3% – 58.9% average chance for a new Dermatology 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 Dermatology Clinic in Chicago

If you own commercial property in Chicago and are considering a Dermatology Clinic tenant, here is what the data shows: West Side properties offer the best survivability outlook (54.3% – 58.9%), Chinatown is strong but slightly lower (52.9% – 57.6%), and South Loop rounds out the top 3 (52.9% – 57.6%). Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated weekly.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

Top-Survivability Chicago Neighborhoods for Dermatology Clinics

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

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.

Visual Data

Waterfall chart of best and worst Dermatology Clinic neighborhoods in Chicago — Top and bottom neighborhoods for Dermatology Clinic in Chicago — each step shows the gap from the city average. Wider spread = location matters more.

Headline survivability statistic for Dermatology Clinic in Chicago — Headline survivability stat for Dermatology Clinic in Chicago.

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

How we measure this: We compare each address to the ~30-50 most similar addresses within 1 mile to surface its relative ranking.

**About this market.** Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago).

**Demand-timing signal for Chicago:** Per LEHD LODES Workplace Area Characteristics, the median daytime/resident ratio across Chicago's neighborhoods is **0.74**, with top-quartile neighborhoods at **2.07** (150 neighborhoods analyzed). That's a primarily-residential profile — the highest-ratio neighborhoods are commercial CBDs; the lowest are bedroom neighborhoods. Your concept's natural demand profile should pick the right end.

**Cost framing for Chicago:** Four operating-cost lines tilt this city high vs StreetSpring's 24-metro median — commercial electricity **6.7¢/kWh** (below median 10.8¢), state minimum wage **$15.00/hr** (below 15.00), combined sales tax **8.8%** (above 7.7%), and effective commercial property tax **2.27%** (above 0.96%). Sources: EIA Form 861, US DOL, Tax Foundation 2024.

**How we benchmark:** BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release reports **61.8% 5-year survival** for Dermatology Clinics nationally. StreetSpring's Chicago model — which incorporates competitive density, traffic patterns, and rent dynamics — produces an average **survivability score of 67%** for Dermatology Clinics across the city.

Same business type in other cities:

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Neighborhood-Specific Questions

Further questions, with answers anchored on this neighborhood's actual data.

How often is the Chicago Dermatology Clinics survivability data refreshed?

The Chicago Dermatology Clinics survivability corpus refreshes quarterly. The current dataset (2026 release) reflects Chicago's ~67% average for this subtype. New competitor openings, closures, and ACS releases are integrated each refresh cycle.

What 5-year survival rate does the federal government track for Dermatology Clinics?

Per BLS Business Employment Dynamics (March 2025 release), Dermatology Clinics have a 62% 5-year survival rate nationally. StreetSpring's Chicago model averages 67% across tracked locations — above the national baseline by 5 percentage points.

How healthy is the Chicago economy for new Dermatology Clinics?

Broader metro: ~94% employment rate, ~$103K median income per ACS. Dermatology Clinics survivability in Chicago averages 67%, with the model layering business-specific and site-specific factors on top.

Is Chicago a top-ranked city for a Dermatology Clinic?

Chicago ranks #22 of 24 US metros StreetSpring tracks for Dermatology Clinics survivability (average 67%). The top metro for this subtype scores 71%; the bottom scores 66%.

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