City Survivability Rankings for Dentist Office

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the top cities for Dentist Offices across the US by Survivability Scores. See which cities offer the best chances for a Dentist Office to succeed.

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Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • The highest-survivability city for Dentist Office is San Antonio — 78.14% average survivability
  • 0 of 24 analyzed US metros score above 70% for Dentist Office survivability
  • The lowest-ranked city is Philadelphia at 76.29%
  • National average chance of lasting two or more years for Dentist Office: 77.0%
  • Data reflects 2026 StreetSpring survivability analysis across 24 US metro areas · Full methodology →

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Summary

According to StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis, San Antonio ranks as the #1 city for opening a Dentist Office in the United States, with an average 78.14% chance of surviving more than 2 years. Following close behind are Charlotte with 77.77%, and Dallas with 77.65%. StreetSpring's 24-city analysis places the national average for Dentist Offices at 77.0%, a baseline that San Antonio comfortably exceeds. Market conditions change daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most current data to ensure there have not been major shifts. Survivability rankings evolve as neighborhoods change; always verify with the most recent StreetSpring dataset before signing a lease.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each city. See our full methodology →

Dentist Offices city survivability range chart — Miami vs Chicago (2026)

Best-to-worst Dentist Office survivability within individual metros — Miami, Houston, Orlando, Detroit and Chicago. Each box spans the middle of that metro's range; whiskers are its best and worst locations (2026).

All 24 Cities Ranked for Dentist Offices

Based on StreetSpring's analysis of 24 major metropolitan areas, these cities offer the strongest prospects for Dentist Offices:

#MetroMetro areaChance of lasting 2+ years
1San AntonioSan Antonio-New Braunfels, TX78.14%
2CharlotteCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC77.77%
3DallasDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX77.65%
4PortlandPortland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA77.60%
5St Louis77.51%
6HoustonHouston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX77.50%
7PhoenixPhoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ77.48%
8Los AngelesLos Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA77.47%
9OrlandoOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL77.46%
10Tampa BayTampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL77.38%
11San FranciscoSan Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA77.29%
12San DiegoSan Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA77.02%
13New York CityNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ76.87%
14Washington DCWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV76.85%
15MiamiMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL76.81%
16BaltimoreBaltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD76.78%
17BostonBoston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH76.76%
18AtlantaAtlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA76.71%
19DenverDenver-Aurora-Centennial, CO76.67%
20MinneapolisMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI76.59%
21SeattleSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA76.47%
22DetroitDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI76.45%
23ChicagoChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN76.37%
24PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD76.29%

1. San Antonio Metro: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

  • Best locations: 81.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 77.0% – 79.0%
  • Challenging locations: 69.0% – 75.0%

2. Charlotte Metro: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

3. Dallas Metro: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

4. Portland Metro: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

  • Best locations: 81.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 76.0% – 78.0%
  • Challenging locations: 68.0% – 75.0%

5. St Louis

  • Best locations: 81.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 76.0% – 78.0%
  • Challenging locations: 67.0% – 74.0%

6. Houston Metro: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

  • Best locations: 81.0% – 86.0%
  • Average locations: 76.0% – 78.0%
  • Challenging locations: 68.0% – 74.0%

7. Phoenix Metro: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

  • Best locations: 81.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 76.0% – 78.0%
  • Challenging locations: 68.0% – 75.0%

8. Los Angeles Metro: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

  • Best locations: 81.0% – 85.0%
  • Average locations: 76.0% – 78.0%
  • Challenging locations: 67.0% – 74.0%

9. Orlando Metro: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

  • Best locations: 81.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 76.0% – 78.0%
  • Challenging locations: 66.0% – 74.0%

10. Tampa Bay Metro: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

  • Best locations: 80.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 76.0% – 78.0%
  • Challenging locations: 67.0% – 74.0%

11. San Francisco Metro: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

  • Best locations: 80.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 76.0% – 78.0%
  • Challenging locations: 67.0% – 74.0%

12. San Diego Metro: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

  • Best locations: 80.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 76.0% – 78.0%
  • Challenging locations: 67.0% – 74.0%

13. New York City Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

  • Best locations: 80.0% – 85.0%
  • Average locations: 75.0% – 78.0%
  • Challenging locations: 67.0% – 74.0%

14. Washington DC Metro: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

  • Best locations: 80.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 76.0% – 78.0%
  • Challenging locations: 67.0% – 74.0%

15. Miami Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

  • Best locations: 81.0% – 87.0%
  • Average locations: 75.0% – 78.0%
  • Challenging locations: 66.0% – 73.0%

16. Baltimore Metro: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

17. Boston Metro: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

18. Atlanta Metro: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

19. Denver Metro: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

  • Best locations: 80.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 75.0% – 77.0%
  • Challenging locations: 67.0% – 74.0%

20. Minneapolis Metro: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

  • Best locations: 80.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 75.0% – 77.0%
  • Challenging locations: 67.0% – 73.0%

21. Seattle Metro: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

  • Best locations: 80.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 75.0% – 77.0%
  • Challenging locations: 67.0% – 73.0%

22. Detroit Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

  • Best locations: 80.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 75.0% – 77.0%
  • Challenging locations: 67.0% – 74.0%

23. Chicago Metro: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

24. Philadelphia Metro: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

  • Best locations: 80.0% – 86.0%
  • Average locations: 75.0% – 77.0%
  • Challenging locations: 66.0% – 73.0%

Key Insights

Cities cluster tightly: The difference between the #1 city (San Antonio at 78.14%) and the #24 city (Philadelphia at 76.29%) is 1.85 percentage points. Dentist Offices show a 0.4-point difference between the top two metros. Treat this ranking as a starting filter, not a decision.

Challenging markets: 1 city falls below 60% survivability, suggesting more difficult market conditions.

National average: Across all 24 analyzed cities, the average survivability for a Dentist Office is 77.0%.

What Makes These Cities Stand Out?

The top-ranked cities share several characteristics that favor Dentist Offices:

  • Strong survivability signals: San Antonio leads with a 78% average chance of lasting two or more years for Dentist Offices — significantly above the national average for this business category.
  • Competition density: The top cities show favorable competitor-to-opportunity ratios for Dentist Offices, meaning lower saturation and higher odds of capturing an underserved customer base.
  • Consumer demand signals: StreetSpring's data captures competitor review velocity, spending patterns, and demographic fit — all pointing toward sustained demand for Dentist Offices in these markets.
  • Low market saturation: Top cities for Dentist Offices have fewer direct competitors per square mile than lower-ranked metros, leaving meaningful whitespace for well-positioned new entrants.

Across the U.S., real estate professionals and business owners rely on StreetSpring's AI predictions to understand where a new venture is most likely to thrive, before signing a lease. Our forecasting engine processes data from over 24 metro areas covering 180+ million consumers. Our proprietary models incorporate data sources not available through any public platform.

Visual Data

Bar chart ranking 24 US metros by Dentist Office survivability score; San Antonio highest at 78.1, Philadelphia lowest at 76.3.
San Antonio leads US metros for Dentist Office survivability at 78.1, 1.85 points above last-place Philadelphia (76.3). 24 metros scored.
US map showing Dentist Office survivability score across 24 metros; Charlotte highest at 78, Seattle lowest at 76.
US map of Dentist Office survivability by metro — darker green = higher score. Charlotte highest at 78, Seattle lowest at 76. 24 metros plotted.

City-specific guides: For detailed neighborhood-level analysis, explore our city guides:

National guides:

How current is this ranking?

Rankings are updated quarterly. The current data reflects StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with the next full dataset refresh scheduled for Q3 2026. As market conditions shift across major metros, individual city scores can move meaningfully between updates — particularly for Dentist Offices, where local competition density and consumer spending patterns respond quickly to new entrants and neighborhood change. For the most current score at any specific address, use StreetSpring's live survivability tool rather than the static ranking above.

Can a Dentist Office succeed in cities not ranked in the top 10?

Yes — our top 10 ranking reflects cities with the strongest average conditions, but lower-ranked metros can still contain exceptional individual neighborhoods. Many operators successfully open Dentist Offices in cities that don't appear in our top 10. Dentist Offices in particular can find strong performance in secondary markets where the right demographic concentration, household income, and limited direct competition within walking distance align — even outside our highest-ranked cities. StreetSpring's neighborhood-level data surfaces these pockets of opportunity in every city we analyze, regardless of where the city as a whole ranks nationally.

What tools can help me choose the right city for a Dentist Office?

StreetSpring's Survivability Score tool provides address-level predictions for Dentist Offices across all 24 metros we track. For this category specifically, the tool surfaces competition density, consumer spending index for Dentist Offices, and commercial vacancy rates — the factors that most consistently predict whether a Dentist Office will still be operating after two years. You can check any specific address before signing a lease and compare multiple neighborhoods side by side to identify the highest-survivability site within your target city.

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Which US city has the best survivability for Dentist Offices?

San Antonio ranks as the #1 city in the US for Dentist Offices survivability in StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with an average 78% chance of lasting two or more years. This means that across well-selected neighborhoods in San Antonio, a Dentist Office has approximately a 78% chance of still operating after two years — above the national average for this category. Charlotte ranks second, followed by Dallas. The full ranking reflects data across 24 major US metro areas — see the complete list above for all scores and neighborhood-level links.

Last reviewed: September 2026 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring

Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

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StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.

Methodology: City rankings aggregate neighborhood-level Survivability Scores (max, average, and min) across all analyzed neighborhoods in each metro area. Rankings reflect average conditions but do not account for variation within cities. Coverage includes 24 major US metropolitan areas: San Antonio, Charlotte, Dallas, Portland, St Louis, Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Orlando, Tampa Bay, San Francisco, San Diego, New York City, Washington DC, Miami, Baltimore, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Minneapolis, Seattle, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia.