City Survivability Rankings for Dermatology Clinic
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the top cities for Dermatology Clinics across the US by Survivability Scores. See which cities offer the best chances for a Dermatology Clinic to succeed.
Quick Summary
- The highest-survivability city for Dermatology Clinic is Philadelphia — 55% average survivability
- 0 of 11 analyzed US metros score above 70% for Dermatology Clinic survivability
- The lowest-ranked city is St Louis at 51%
- National average survivability score for Dermatology Clinic: 52.3%
- Data reflects 2026 StreetSpring survivability analysis across 11 US metro areas · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Top Cities for Dermatology Clinics
- Key Insights
- What Makes These Cities Stand Out?
- Related Resources
- How current is this ranking?
- Can a Dermatology Clinic succeed in cities not ranked in the top 10?
- What tools can help me choose the right city for a Dermatology Clinic?
- Which US city has the best survivability for Dermatology Clinic?
Summary
According to StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis, Philadelphia ranks as the #1 city for opening a Dermatology Clinic in the United States, with an average 55% chance of surviving more than 2 years. Following close behind are Charlotte with 53%, and Chicago with 53%. Dermatology Clinics consistently deliver a 52.3% survivability average across our 11 analyzed metros, with top-ranked Philadelphia demonstrating the strongest conditions. Remember that a city's average score smooths over wide variation — your exact neighborhood could significantly outperform the city average. Use this data to narrow your shortlist, then visit each top city in person to assess foot traffic and competitive density.
Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each city. See our full methodology →
Dermatology Clinic city survivability rankings — Philadelphia leads among 11 US metros at 55% in 2026
Top 10 Cities for Dermatology Clinics
Based on StreetSpring's analysis of 11 major metropolitan areas, these cities offer the strongest prospects for Dermatology Clinics:
1. Philadelphia
- Best locations: 70.7% – 90.0%
- Average locations: 51.7% – 59.2%
- Challenging locations: 28.0% – 46.9%
- Explore Dermatology Clinic neighborhoods in Philadelphia →
2. Charlotte
- Best locations: 68.9% – 88.0%
- Average locations: 51.1% – 57.4%
- Challenging locations: 35.0% – 47.8%
- Explore Dermatology Clinic neighborhoods in Charlotte →
3. Chicago
- Best locations: 68.3% – 87.0%
- Average locations: 50.8% – 57.0%
- Challenging locations: 35.0% – 47.6%
- Explore Dermatology Clinic neighborhoods in Chicago →
4. Baltimore
- Best locations: 67.3% – 85.0%
- Average locations: 50.4% – 56.7%
- Challenging locations: 32.0% – 46.6%
- Explore Dermatology Clinic neighborhoods in Baltimore →
5. Portland
- Best locations: 68.1% – 87.0%
- Average locations: 50.4% – 56.7%
- Challenging locations: 35.0% – 47.3%
- Explore Dermatology Clinic neighborhoods in Portland →
6. Denver
- Best locations: 67.9% – 87.0%
- Average locations: 50.1% – 56.5%
- Challenging locations: 34.0% – 46.8%
- Explore Dermatology Clinic neighborhoods in Denver →
7. San Antonio
- Best locations: 68.3% – 88.0%
- Average locations: 50.2% – 56.5%
- Challenging locations: 36.0% – 47.3%
- Explore Dermatology Clinic neighborhoods in San Antonio →
8. Tampa Bay
- Best locations: 69.6% – 91.0%
- Average locations: 50.0% – 56.8%
- Challenging locations: 34.0% – 46.7%
- Explore Dermatology Clinic neighborhoods in Tampa Bay →
9. Atlanta
- Best locations: 68.2% – 89.0%
- Average locations: 48.9% – 55.6%
- Challenging locations: 33.0% – 45.7%
- Explore Dermatology Clinic neighborhoods in Atlanta →
10. San Diego
- Best locations: 67.1% – 87.0%
- Average locations: 48.6% – 55.1%
- Challenging locations: 33.0% – 45.4%
- Explore Dermatology Clinic neighborhoods in San Diego →
Key Insights
Wide variation between cities: The difference between the #1 city (Philadelphia at 55.0%) and the #10 city (San Diego at 50.8%) is 4.2 percentage points. This 1.7-point spread between #1 and #2 city suggests meaningful geographic variation in Dermatology Clinics viability — city selection matters significantly for this category.
Challenging markets: 11 cities fall below 60% survivability, suggesting more difficult market conditions.
National average: Across all 11 analyzed cities, the average survivability for a Dermatology Clinic is 52.3%.
What Makes These Cities Stand Out?
The top-ranked cities share several characteristics that favor Dermatology Clinics:
- Strong survivability signals: Philadelphia leads with a 55% average survivability score for Dermatology Clinics — significantly above the national average for this business category.
- Competition density: The top cities show favorable competitor-to-opportunity ratios for Dermatology Clinics, meaning lower saturation and higher odds of capturing an underserved customer base.
- Economic conditions: All top-ranked cities show strong median household incomes and low vacancy rates in the neighborhoods where Dermatology Clinics perform best.
- Regulatory environment: Top-ranked cities tend to have streamlined commercial permitting and lower business tax burdens relative to their metro size, reducing friction for new operators.
Our analysis draws on millions of commercial real estate data points to deliver survivability predictions trusted by professionals nationwide. Our models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Our forecasting system combines proprietary data with machine learning models unavailable anywhere else.
Related Resources
City-specific guides: For detailed neighborhood-level analysis, explore our city guides:
- Survivability Rankings for Dermatology Clinic in Philadelphia
- Business Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia
- Survivability Rankings for Dermatology Clinic in Charlotte
- Business Survivability Rankings: Charlotte
- Survivability Rankings for Dermatology Clinic in Chicago
- Business Survivability Rankings: Chicago
- Survivability Rankings for Dermatology Clinic in Baltimore
- Business Survivability Rankings: Baltimore
- Survivability Rankings for Dermatology Clinic in Portland
- Business Survivability Rankings: Portland
National guides:
- National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Dermatology Clinics
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia
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 Dermatology Clinics, 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 Dermatology Clinic 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 Dermatology Clinics in cities that don't appear in our top 10. Dermatology Clinics 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 Dermatology Clinic?
StreetSpring's Survivability Score tool provides address-level predictions for Dermatology Clinics across all 11 metros we track. For this category specifically, the tool surfaces competition density, consumer spending index for Dermatology Clinics, and commercial vacancy rates — the factors that most consistently predict whether a Dermatology Clinic 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.
Try the Survivability Score tool →
Which US city has the best survivability for Dermatology Clinic?
Philadelphia ranks as the #1 city in the US for Dermatology Clinic survivability in StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with an average score of 55%. This means that across well-selected neighborhoods in Philadelphia, a Dermatology Clinic has approximately a 55% chance of still operating after two years — above the national average for this category. Charlotte ranks second, followed by Chicago. The full ranking reflects data across 11 major US metro areas — see the complete list above for all scores and neighborhood-level links.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 25 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and foot traffic 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 11 major US metropolitan areas: Philadelphia, Charlotte, Chicago, Baltimore, Portland, Denver, San Antonio, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, San Diego, St Louis.