Business Survivability in Highland Park, Los Angeles
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Highland Park is a Veterinary Clinic with a ~84% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average.
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- Best business: a Veterinary Clinic in Highland Park (~84% average survival rate, ~88% at best locations)
- Neighborhood rank: #99 across all neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles
- Neighborhood average: ~78% two-year survival across all business types
- Coverage: This ranking carries one row per business type and neighborhood. Its score is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, averaged across the price points StreetSpring scores separately in the tool (most types have 5). The 10 business types here are base types; the tool offers 500+ business types, counting each type at each of its price points.
- Rankings updated quarterly with latest market data
- Detailed methodology
Last reviewed: September 2026 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
In this article:
- Summary
- Is Highland Park a good place to start a business?
- How to find the best location
- Best businesses to open
- How much money could a business make?
- What businesses should open next?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Summary
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Highland Park is a Veterinary Clinic with a ~84% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average, with the best locations offering a ~88% chance; next is a Physical Therapy Clinic with a 79.70% chance, followed by a Psychiatry or Psychology Practice with a 78.70% chance.
Is Highland Park a good place to start a business?
StreetSpring's analysis places Highland Park at #99 in Los Angeles for new business survival odds, with a neighborhood-wide average of ~78%.
- The top business types in Highland Park, when placed at their ideal addresses, achieve survivability rates ~13% above the neighborhood-wide average.
- Yet even the strongest business types in Highland Park see survivability scores drop significantly at the worst addresses. No business type is immune to the consequences of poor location selection within this neighborhood.
- A 91.3% employment rate in Highland Park means a large share of local consumers have steady income — a strong underlying condition for discretionary spending businesses.
Employment and vacancy figures sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
How can you find the best location to open a business in Highland Park?
The right address in Highland Park can mean a 20-point survivability difference from an average one — StreetSpring identifies exactly which addresses are worth pursuing. The location below represents the address in Highland Park with the highest projected survivability for a Veterinary Clinic:
The highlighted area represents the address in Highland Park that StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks highest for a Veterinary Clinic survivability. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. StreetSpring's scoring incorporates hundreds of inputs, including competitive quality and density, projected consumer spending, Revenue Capture Score, and local demand patterns.
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What are the best businesses to open in Highland Park?
| # | Business type | Chance of lasting two or more years at a good address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterinary Clinic | 85.30% |
| 2 | Physical Therapy Clinic | 82.80% |
| 3 | Mental Health Clinic | 81.50% |
| 4 | Chiropractor Office | 80.69% |
| 5 | Salad Shop | 80.50% |
| 6 | Diner | 80.41% |
| 7 | Southern Food Restaurant | 79.99% |
| 8 | Grocery Store | 79.60% |
| 9 | Liquor Store | 79.20% |
| 10 | Dance Club | 79.19% |
#1-5: Highest Survivability in Highland Park
- Veterinary Clinic — ~80%–~88% survivability range, with an average of 83.70% across Highland Park.
- Opening a Physical Therapy Clinic in Highland Park shows 79.70% average survivability. Top locations reach ~84%; lower-end sites show ~76%.
- Mental Health Clinic (Ranked #3): 78.70% average in Highland Park. Best-case storefronts: ~83%. Challenging locations: ~74%.
- Chiropractor Office is ranked #4 for top businesses to open in Highland Park: 78.49% chance on average, best at ~82%, challenging at ~74%.
- Salad Shop — ~75%–~82% survivability range, with an average of 79.10% across Highland Park.
#6-10: Strong Performers in Highland Park
- Opening a Diner in Highland Park shows 79.21% average survivability. Top locations reach ~81%; lower-end sites show ~76%.
- Southern Food Restaurant (Ranked #7): 78.60% average in Highland Park. Best-case storefronts: ~80%. Challenging locations: ~75%.
- Grocery Store is ranked #8 for top businesses to open in Highland Park: 78.20% chance on average, best at ~81%, challenging at ~75%.
- Liquor Store — ~74%–~81% survivability range, with an average of 77.90% across Highland Park.
- Opening a Dance Club in Highland Park shows 76.71% average survivability. Top locations reach ~81%; lower-end sites show ~73%.
Top 3 Compared Nationally
- Veterinary Clinic — See how this compares to other cities →
- Physical Therapy Clinic — See how this compares to other cities →
- Mental Health Clinic — See how this compares to other cities →
How much money could a business in Highland Park make?
Best location vs. average location
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, going with one of the top-scoring locations in the neighborhood rather than an average one in Highland Park could lead to you making ~13% more than if you selected an average location, and ~26% more than if you selected one of the worst locations.
How StreetSpring calculates location value
- Location fit is business-type-specific: a spot that's ideal for a coffee shop may underperform for a nail salon at the same address.
- Survivability data consistently shows location accounts for more variance in business outcomes than any other controllable factor.
- Survivability Score is not just a survival metric — it's a revenue predictor, and the higher the score, the stronger the long-term financial outlook.
- StreetSpring gives you a precise survivability probability for any specific address and business type combination, not a generalized estimate.
What businesses should open next in Highland Park?
The top businesses to open next in Highland Park:
- Veterinary Clinics — 83.70% average survival rate, ~88% at the best address
- Physical Therapy Clinics — 79.70% average survival rate
- Mental Health Clinics — 78.70% average survival rate
However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. The model draws from 100+ location-specific factors to generate each survivability score. 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. A 6.3% vacancy rate in Highland Park reflects the current commercial environment; StreetSpring weights this directly in every survivability score for addresses in this neighborhood. StreetSpring updates survivability scores for available locations weekly — check the live tool now to see which storefronts in Highland Park are currently available and how they score.
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- Explore Veterinary Clinic survivability across Los Angeles neighborhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about opening a business in Highland Park.
What type of business should you rent your Highland Park storefront to?
According to StreetSpring's 2026 data, the strongest tenant types for a storefront in Highland Park are Veterinary Clinics, Physical Therapy Clinics, and Mental Health Clinics.
- Survivability data consistently shows location accounts for more variance in business outcomes than any other controllable factor.
- StreetSpring gives you a precise survivability probability for any specific address and business type combination, not a generalized estimate. Run your specific address through StreetSpring to see which tenant categories give you the best odds of stable, long-term occupancy.
Related: See How Landlord Representatives in Los Angeles Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Should you rent your Highland Park storefront to a Veterinary Clinic?
According to our 2026 survivability model, a Veterinary Clinic leads all business categories for Highland Park landlords — ~88% at the best addresses and ~80% at the most challenging ones in this neighborhood.
- StreetSpring gives you a precise survivability probability for any specific address and business type combination, not a generalized estimate.
What should I consider when opening a business in Highland Park?
The Survivability Score for your specific address in Highland Park is the most reliable signal you have before signing a lease — prioritize it above foot traffic estimates and demographic summaries.
- Revenue Capture is where competition meets spending — and it's the number that matters most when choosing a location.
- Each forecast is specific to the exact address and business type, generated by StreetSpring's internally developed prediction engine.
- StreetSpring's live survivability scores are available for free — check your specific address now.
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Powered by machine learning models trained on real business outcomes, StreetSpring delivers actionable insights. Aggregated survivability rankings for Los Angeles are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
Full dataset for Los Angeles: /resources/data/los-angeles-survivability-scores-2026.csv — includes all business subtypes, all neighborhoods, survivability scores, and tier assignments. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.