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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Dentist Office is Midtown, with 78% average survivability. 0 of 49 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

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

In Midtown, the best possible Dentist Office location in Houston offers approximately 8.4% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 6.2% less than average.

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

The city-wide average survivability for Dentist Office across Houston is 76% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Midtown substantially outperform this average, reaching 78%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Dentist Office in Houston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Houston for Dentist Office include Westwood with 74% average survival chance, Ost South Union, and Kingwood. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Dentist Office survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.

Survivability Rankings for Dentist Office in Houston

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

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

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Houston to open a Dentist Office, from Midtown (78% survival) to Westwood (74%).

September 22, 2026•12 min read

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: Midtown — 78% average survivability for Dentist Office

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 0 of 49 analyzed

City-wide average: 76% for Dentist Offices

Most challenging area: Westwood at 74%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~8.4% more expected revenue in Midtown

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

Midtown leads Houston's 2026 survivability rankings for Dentist Office operators with 78% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 79% and the most challenging locations in Midtown at 76%. The worst neighborhoods include Westwood with 74% 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 Dentist Office?

Midtown ranks #1 of 49 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Houston for Dentist Office survivability, with a 78% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Midtown	76.0% – 80.0%	78.0% – 80.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
2	Braeswood Place	76.0% – 80.0%	78.0% – 80.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
3	Greater Uptown	75.0% – 80.0%	78.0% – 80.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
4	Medical Center Area	75.0% – 79.0%	77.0% – 79.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
5	Alief	75.0% – 79.0%	85.0% – 87.0%	71.0% – 73.0%
6	Gulfton	75.0% – 79.0%	78.0% – 80.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
7	Neartown Montrose	75.0% – 79.0%	78.0% – 79.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
8	Greater Heights	75.0% – 79.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
9	Meyerland Area	75.0% – 79.0%	77.0% – 79.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
10	Westchase	74.0% – 79.0%	78.0% – 80.0%	73.0% – 75.0%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously — check the tool for the most current score at any 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 Dentist Office Make the Most Money?

In Midtown, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~8.4% more than the average location in or around Houston.

On the other hand, in Westwood, the worst possible location could result in making ~6.2% less than the average location in the city.

Nothing influences a business's future more than its location. Opening a Dentist Office in Houston requires careful location choice. Across 49 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Dentist Office is 76% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. A high-traffic corner that works well for a coffee shop may be entirely wrong for a specialty retailer.

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

When selecting a location for a Dentist Office in or around Houston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. 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 has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business outcomes across major US metros. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. StreetSpring leverages exclusive data sources and custom models for these projections. 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

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.

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

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Midtown, Braeswood Place, and Greater Uptown, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Westwood, Ost South Union, and Kingwood. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Dentist Office in Houston is Midtown with 78% average survivability, followed by Braeswood Place and Greater Uptown. 0 of 49 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.

Can a Dentist Office 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. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Dentist Office 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 Dentist Office a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, StreetSpring forecasts a 76.0% – 80.0% 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 Houston

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

Midtown: 76.0% – 80.0%
Braeswood Place: 76.0% – 80.0%
Greater Uptown: 75.0% – 80.0%

Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated weekly.

StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.

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.

Business Survivability Rankings: Houston — See how Dentist Office compares to all other business types in Houston
Best Cities to Open a Dentist Office in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Dentist Office
Business Survivability in Midtown, Houston — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Braeswood Place, Houston — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Greater Uptown, 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.

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