City Survivability Rankings for Hair Salon

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the top cities for Hair Salons across the US by Survivability Scores. See which cities offer the best chances for a Hair Salon 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 Hair Salon is Dallas: 73.36% average survivability
  • 0 of 24 analyzed US metros score above 70% for Hair Salon survivability
  • The lowest-ranked city is Detroit at 71.80%
  • National average chance of lasting two or more years for Hair Salon: 73.0%
  • 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, Dallas ranks as the #1 city for opening a Hair Salon in the United States, with an average 73.36% chance of surviving more than 2 years. Following close behind are Orlando with 73.14%, and San Antonio with 72.95%. Our 24-city dataset shows Hair Salons achieving 73.0% average survivability nationally: Dallas pulling notably ahead of the pack. Market conditions change daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most current data to ensure there have not been major shifts. These rankings reflect data through early 2026: check StreetSpring for the latest figures before any location decision.

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

Hair Salons city survivability range chart: Phoenix vs Detroit (2026)

Best-to-worst Hair Salon survivability within individual metros: Phoenix, Orlando, Portland, Chicago and Detroit. Each box spans the middle of that metro's range; whiskers are its best and worst locations (2026).

All 24 Cities Ranked for Hair Salons

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

#MetroMetro areaChance of lasting two or more years
1DallasDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX73.36%
2OrlandoOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL73.14%
3San AntonioSan Antonio-New Braunfels, TX72.95%
4HoustonHouston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX72.89%
5San FranciscoSan Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA72.88%
6Los AngelesLos Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA72.84%
7PhoenixPhoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ72.83%
8New York CityNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ72.80%
9MiamiMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL72.72%
10San DiegoSan Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA72.69%
11CharlotteCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC72.66%
12Tampa BayTampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL72.65%
13PortlandPortland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA72.64%
14BostonBoston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH72.63%
15St Louis72.58%
16DenverDenver-Aurora-Centennial, CO72.53%
17Washington DCWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV72.49%
18AtlantaAtlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA72.44%
19BaltimoreBaltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD72.12%
20MinneapolisMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI72.08%
21ChicagoChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN72.07%
22SeattleSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA71.88%
23PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD71.81%
24DetroitDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI71.80%

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. St Louis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key Insights

Cities cluster tightly: The difference between the #1 city (Dallas at 73.36%) and the #24 city (Detroit at 71.80%) is 1.56 percentage points. Hair Salons show a 0.2-point difference between the top two metros. Treat this ranking as a starting filter, not a decision.

National average: Across all 24 analyzed cities, the average survivability for a Hair Salon is 73.0%.

What Makes These Cities Stand Out?

The top-ranked cities share several characteristics that favor Hair Salons:

  • Strong survivability signals: Dallas leads with a 73% average chance of lasting two or more years for Hair Salons: significantly above the national average for this business category.
  • Competition density: The top cities show favorable competitor-to-opportunity ratios for Hair Salons, meaning lower saturation and higher odds of capturing an underserved customer base.
  • Low market saturation: Top cities for Hair Salons have fewer direct competitors per square mile than lower-ranked metros, leaving meaningful whitespace for well-positioned new entrants.
  • Geographic distribution: The top cities span multiple U.S. regions, giving franchise operators or multi-location owners diverse market options without concentrating risk.

StreetSpring's AI models reveal the survivability of businesses in every major U.S. neighborhood, giving agents and entrepreneurs a trusted way to see their future success before opening day. Our models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models.

Best Neighborhoods Across the Spectrum

City-level averages mask significant within-city variation. Below are some of the strongest neighborhoods for Hair Salon at different points in the rankings:

Dallas: ranked #1 nationally: the strongest market for Hair Salons

  • Pioneer (80% survivability)
  • Oak-Lawn (79% survivability)
  • Downtown (79% survivability)
  • South-Poly (77% survivability)
  • Cottonwood (77% survivability)

See full neighborhood rankings for Dallas →

Portland: ranked #13 of 24: a middle-of-the-pack national market

  • Piedmont (79% survivability)
  • Woodlawn (77% survivability)
  • Vernon (77% survivability)
  • King (77% survivability)
  • Downtown (76% survivability)

See full neighborhood rankings for Portland →

Philadelphia: ranked #24 of 24: among the lower-ranked national markets

  • Spruce-Hill (79% survivability)
  • Rittenhouse (78% survivability)
  • West-Passyunk (78% survivability)
  • East-Passyunk (77% survivability)
  • Old-City (77% survivability)

See full neighborhood rankings for Philadelphia →

City-level scores aggregate hundreds of neighborhoods. The right neighborhood matters more than the city's headline rank.

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 Hair Salons, 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 Hair Salon 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 Hair Salons in cities that don't appear in our top 10. Hair Salons 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 Hair Salon?

StreetSpring's Survivability Score tool provides address-level predictions for Hair Salons across all 24 metros we track. For this category specifically, the tool surfaces competition density, consumer spending index for Hair Salons, and commercial vacancy rates: the factors that most consistently predict whether a Hair Salon 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 Hair Salons?

Dallas ranks as the #1 city in the US for Hair Salons survivability in StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with an average 73% chance of lasting two or more years. This means that across well-selected neighborhoods in Dallas, a Hair Salon has approximately a 73% chance of still operating after two years, above the national average for this category. Orlando ranks second, followed by San Antonio. 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 Robert 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.

View national technical data

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: Dallas, Orlando, San Antonio, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, New York City, Miami, San Diego, Charlotte, Tampa Bay, Portland, Boston, St Louis, Denver, Washington DC, Atlanta, Baltimore, Minneapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Philadelphia, Detroit. 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.