Survivability Rankings for Day Care Center in Houston
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Houston to open a Day Care Center, from MacGregor (78% survival) to Willowbrook (...
By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: September 2026 | Methodology
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- #1 Neighborhood: MacGregor: 78% average survivability for Day Care Center
- Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 47 of 57 analyzed
- City-wide average: 77% for Day Care Centers
- Most challenging area: Willowbrook at 75%
- Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~5.0% more expected revenue in MacGregor
- Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Day Care Center Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Day Care Center Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Day Care Center a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Of all the neighborhoods in and around Houston, MacGregor ranks #1 for opening a Day Care Center with 78% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 82% and the most challenging locations in MacGregor at 73%. The worst neighborhoods include Willowbrook with 75% average chance. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Houston to Open a Day Care Center?
MacGregor ranks #1 of 57 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Houston for Day Care Center survivability, with a 78% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:
| Rank | Neighborhood | At a good address | Average Locations | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MacGregor | 81.0% | 76.0% to 81.0% | 81.0% to 82.0% | 73.0% to 75.0% |
| 2 | Washington Avenue Coalition/Memorial Park | 80.6% | 77.0% to 81.0% | 82.0% to 84.0% | 73.0% to 75.0% |
| 3 | South Main | 80.6% | 76.0% to 81.0% | 80.0% to 81.0% | 76.0% to 78.0% |
| 4 | Gulfton | 80.6% | 75.0% to 80.0% | 82.0% to 84.0% | 72.0% to 74.0% |
| 5 | Braeswood Place | 80.1% | 76.0% to 81.0% | 80.0% to 81.0% | 76.0% to 77.0% |
| 6 | Astrodome Area | 80.1% | 76.0% to 81.0% | 80.0% to 82.0% | 74.0% to 76.0% |
| 7 | Greater Heights | 80.1% | 76.0% to 80.0% | 81.0% to 83.0% | 73.0% to 75.0% |
| 8 | Fourth Ward | 79.7% | 76.0% to 81.0% | 79.0% to 81.0% | 76.0% to 78.0% |
| 9 | Greater Uptown | 79.7% | 76.0% to 81.0% | 80.0% to 82.0% | 74.0% to 76.0% |
| 10 | Carverdale | 79.7% | 75.0% to 80.0% | 80.0% to 81.0% | 73.0% to 75.0% |
StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, vacancy, and spending data for your exact 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 in or Around Houston Would a Day Care Center Make the Most Money?
In MacGregor, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~5.0% more than the average location in or around Houston.
On the other hand, in Willowbrook, the worst possible location could result in making ~5.1% less than the average location in the city.
Location selection is the most consequential decision any new business owner makes. Opening a Day Care Center in Houston requires careful location choice. Across 57 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Day Care Center is 77% for lasting more than 2 years, due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.
What Should I Consider When Opening a Day Care Center in or Around Houston?
When selecting a location for a Day Care Center in or around Houston, 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 platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. 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
Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.
Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Day Care Center?
The strongest survivability scores belong to MacGregor, Washington Avenue Coalition/Memorial Park, and South Main, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Willowbrook, Hidden Valley, and Braeburn. 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.
Related Articles:
- Business Survivability Rankings: Houston
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Houston
- National City Survivability: Day Care Center
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Day Care Center
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Day Care Center?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Day Care Center in Houston is MacGregor with 78% average survivability, followed by Washington Avenue Coalition/Memorial Park and South Main. 47 of 57 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.
For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.
Can a Day Care Center Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Houston?
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. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Day Care Center Rankings in Houston 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 Houston.
Is a Day Care Center a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?
In MacGregor, StreetSpring forecasts a 76.0% to 81.0% average chance for a new Day Care Center to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
Landlord Survivability Data for Day Care Center in Houston
Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Day Care Center tenants, MacGregor provides the best survivability conditions (76.0% to 81.0%). Washington Avenue Coalition/Memorial Park and South Main also show viable averages at 77.0% to 81.0% and 76.0% to 81.0% respectively. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.
Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Houston for My Business Overall?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Houston to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Houston.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Houston: See how Day Care Center compares to all other business types in Houston
- Best Cities to Open a Day Care Center in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Day Care Center
- Business Survivability in MacGregor, Houston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Washington Avenue Coalition/Memorial Park, Houston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in South Main, Houston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Houston are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Houston
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.