Survivability Rankings for Tanning Salon in Houston

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Tanning Salon, on Best, from Midtown (88.2% survival) to Medical Center Area (69.6%).

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space
  • #1 Neighborhood: Midtown: 88.2% Best, 82.2% Typical for Tanning Salon
  • The range inside Midtown: the best locations reach 89.0% and the most challenging sit at 61.0%, a spread of 28.0 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 33 of 57 ranked
  • Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.2% for Tanning Salons
  • Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 69.6% Best, 64.0% Typical
  • 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

Opening a Tanning Salon in Houston? Our 2026 analysis identifies Midtown as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 88.2% Best and 82.2% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 69.6% Best and 64.0% Typical. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

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

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Tanning Salon survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 88.2% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroBestTypicalWorst
1MidtownHouston88.2%82.2%77.1%
2Neartown/MontroseHouston86.6%79.5%75.0%
3SharpstownHouston84.9%76.9%72.0%
4Greater HeightsHouston84.7%76.2%70.7%
5Gulfgate Riverview/Pine ValleyHouston84.5%77.3%73.0%
6GulftonHouston84.1%76.4%71.5%
7Fourth WardHouston83.8%77.4%73.7%
8WestchaseHouston83.2%76.3%71.8%
9BinzHouston83.1%76.7%72.5%
10Lawndale/WaysideHouston83.1%76.2%71.6%

Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

The ranking runs on Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.

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 Tanning Salon Make the Most Money?

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

Midtown is ranked #1 for Tanning Salon survivability, at 88.2% Best and 82.2% Typical; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 69.6% Best and 64.0% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Tanning Salon in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 71.2% Typical. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

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

When selecting a location for a Tanning Salon in or around Houston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. 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's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility. 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Tanning Salon?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, and Sharpstown, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, Greater Fondren Southwest, and Braeswood Place. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Tanning Salon?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Tanning Salon in Houston is Midtown, at 88.2% Best and 82.2% Typical, followed by Neartown/Montrose and Sharpstown. 33 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Can a Tanning Salon 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. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Tanning Salon 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 Tanning Salon a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 82.2% Typical and 88.2% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Tanning Salon in Houston

For Tanning Salon tenants in Houston's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years is:

  1. Midtown: 88.2% Best
  2. Neartown/Montrose: 86.6% Best
  3. Sharpstown: 84.9% Best

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

StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

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.

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 figures shown here.