Survivability Rankings for Tanning Salon in Chicago

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Chicago neighborhoods to open a Tanning Salon, at a good address, from Palmer Square (83.6% survival) to Kennedy Park.

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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: Palmer Square: 83.6% at a good address, 81.3% at a typical address for Tanning Salon (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 28 of 99 ranked
  • Average across the 99 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.7% for Tanning Salons
  • Most challenging area: Kennedy Park: 58.4% at a good address, 53.8% 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 →

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Summary

Palmer Square leads Chicago'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 81.3% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 83.6% and its lowest at 71.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Kennedy Park, at 58.4% at a good address and 53.8% at a typical address. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.


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

Palmer Square ranks #1 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods in and around Chicago 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:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Palmer SquareChicago83.6%81.3%83.6%71.8%
2Boulevard DistrictChicago83.6%79.3%84.0%72.3%
3PilsenChicago83.6%78.8%83.6%62.8%
4HermosaChicago83.6%77.9%84.0%57.0%
5Belmont GardensChicago83.1%80.5%83.6%74.1%
6Sheffield NeighborsChicago83.1%79.7%83.1%72.8%
7Logan SquareChicago83.1%76.6%84.0%56.6%
8Big Woods MarmionChicago83.1%73.6%84.0%56.1%
9Humboldt ParkChicago83.1%73.1%84.0%49.8%
10Kelvin ParkChicago82.6%76.9%83.6%62.8%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. 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 Chicago Would a Tanning Salon Make the Most Money?

Where a Tanning Salon would make the most money in or around Chicago 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.

Palmer Square is ranked #1 for Tanning Salon survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 81.3% at a typical address; Kennedy Park is ranked last of the 99, at 58.4% at a good address and 53.8% 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 Tanning Salon in Chicago requires careful location choice. Across the 99 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 66.7% at a typical address. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.


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

When selecting a location for a Tanning Salon in or around Chicago, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. StreetSpring's proprietary Revenue Capture Score, the revenue a business can capture at a specific address, is the factor that matters most when choosing where to open. 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 has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business outcomes across major US metros. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S. 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

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

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 Tanning Salon?

The highest-performing areas for this business type are Palmer Square, Boulevard District, and Pilsen, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Kennedy Park, The Loop, and West Morgan Park. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. 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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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Chicago to Open a Tanning Salon?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Tanning Salon in Chicago is Palmer Square, at 83.6% at a good address and 81.3% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure), followed by Boulevard District and Pilsen. 28 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

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


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

In Palmer Square, the projected chance that a new Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 81.3% 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 Chicago

Should you rent your storefront to a Tanning Salon? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Palmer Square is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 81.3% at a typical address, followed by Boulevard District at 79.3% at a typical address, and Pilsen at 78.8% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


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.


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

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