What is the best neighborhood in Los Angeles to open a Veterinary Clinic?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Los Angeles to open a Veterinary Clinic is San Pedro, with 85% average survivability. 71 of 71 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Veterinary Clinic make in the best vs. average Los Angeles neighborhood?

In San Pedro, the best possible Veterinary Clinic location in Los Angeles offers approximately 7.8% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 6.8% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Veterinary Clinic in Los Angeles?

The city-wide average survivability for Veterinary Clinic across Los Angeles is 83% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like San Pedro substantially outperform this average, reaching 85%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Veterinary Clinic in Los Angeles?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Los Angeles for Veterinary Clinic include Pacoima with 81% average survival chance, Bixby Area, and University Park. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Veterinary Clinic 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. Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

Survivability Rankings for Veterinary Clinic in Los Angeles

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Los Angeles to open a Veterinary Clinic, from San Pedro (85% survival) to Pacoima...

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: San Pedro — 85% average survivability for Veterinary Clinic

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 71 of 71 analyzed

City-wide average: 83% for Veterinary Clinics

Most challenging area: Pacoima at 81%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~7.8% more expected revenue in San Pedro

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Veterinary Clinic Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Veterinary Clinic Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Veterinary Clinic a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Los Angeles to open a Veterinary Clinic is San Pedro with 85% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 89% and the most challenging locations in San Pedro at 79%. The worst neighborhoods include Pacoima with 81% average chance. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Los Angeles to Open a Veterinary Clinic?

San Pedro ranks #1 of 71 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Los Angeles for Veterinary Clinic survivability, with a 85% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	San Pedro	83.0% – 87.0%	88.0% – 90.0%	79.0% – 81.0%
2	Atwater Village	82.0% – 87.0%	85.0% – 87.0%	81.0% – 83.0%
3	Grandview	82.0% – 87.0%	86.0% – 87.0%	80.0% – 82.0%
4	Glenwood	82.0% – 87.0%	87.0% – 89.0%	81.0% – 83.0%
5	Boyle Heights	82.0% – 87.0%	88.0% – 90.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
6	City Center	82.0% – 87.0%	85.0% – 86.0%	82.0% – 84.0%
7	Mid Central	82.0% – 87.0%	85.0% – 87.0%	81.0% – 83.0%
8	Lincoln Heights	82.0% – 86.0%	87.0% – 89.0%	78.0% – 80.0%
9	Elysian Park	82.0% – 86.0%	85.0% – 87.0%	81.0% – 83.0%
10	Rossmoyne	82.0% – 86.0%	86.0% – 87.0%	81.0% – 83.0%

Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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 Los Angeles Would a Veterinary Clinic Make the Most Money?

In San Pedro, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~7.8% more than the average location in or around Los Angeles.

On the other hand, in Pacoima, the worst possible location could result in making ~6.8% less than the average location in the city.

Location selection is the most consequential decision any new business owner makes. Opening a Veterinary Clinic in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across 71 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Veterinary Clinic is 83% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Veterinary Clinic in or Around Los Angeles?

When selecting a location for a Veterinary Clinic in or around Los Angeles, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score captures the interplay between market share and consumer spending — the two biggest drivers of success. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. Our proprietary models incorporate data sources not available through any public platform. 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. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Where in or Around Los Angeles Should I Start a Veterinary Clinic?

The strongest survivability scores belong to San Pedro, Atwater Village, and Grandview, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Pacoima, Bixby Area, and University Park. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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National Neighborhood Survivability: Veterinary Clinic

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles to Open a Veterinary Clinic?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Veterinary Clinic in Los Angeles is San Pedro with 85% average survivability, followed by Atwater Village and Grandview. 71 of 71 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

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 Veterinary Clinic Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

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. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Veterinary Clinic Rankings in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.

Is a Veterinary Clinic a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In San Pedro, StreetSpring forecasts a 83.0% – 87.0% average chance for a new Veterinary Clinic to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Veterinary Clinic in Los Angeles

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In San Pedro, a Veterinary Clinic tenant averages 83.0% – 87.0% chance of lasting more than 2 years — the strongest outlook in Los Angeles. Atwater Village follows at 82.0% – 87.0%, while Grandview shows 82.0% – 87.0%. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

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

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Los Angeles for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Los Angeles to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles.

Business Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles — See how Veterinary Clinic compares to all other business types in Los Angeles
Best Cities to Open a Veterinary Clinic in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Veterinary Clinic
Business Survivability in San Pedro, Los Angeles — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Atwater Village, Los Angeles — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Grandview, Los Angeles — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Los Angeles

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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