City Survivability Rankings for Laundromat
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the top cities for Laundromats across the US by Survivability Scores. See which cities offer the best chances for a Laundromat to succeed.
Quick Summary
- The highest-survivability city for Laundromat is Tampa Bay — 83% average survivability
- 11 of 11 analyzed US metros score above 70% for Laundromat survivability
- The lowest-ranked city is San Diego at 78%
- National average survivability score for Laundromat: 80.1%
- Data reflects 2026 StreetSpring survivability analysis across 11 US metro areas · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Top Cities for Laundromats
- Key Insights
- What Makes These Cities Stand Out?
- Related Resources
- How current is this ranking?
- Can a Laundromat succeed in cities not ranked in the top 10?
- What tools can help me choose the right city for a Laundromat?
- Which US city has the best survivability for Laundromat?
Summary
According to StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis, Tampa Bay ranks as the #1 city for opening a Laundromat in the United States, with an average 83% chance of surviving more than 2 years. Following close behind are St Louis with 83%, and Charlotte with 81%. Among the 11 major US metros we track for Laundromats, 6 exceed 80% survivability — a meaningful share reflecting the category's durability in strong markets. Still, specific site selection matters — some of the best-performing blocks can be found in cities that might not look ideal on average. 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 →
Laundromat city survivability rankings — Tampa Bay leads among 11 US metros at 83% in 2026
Top 10 Cities for Laundromats
Based on StreetSpring's analysis of 11 major metropolitan areas, these cities offer the strongest prospects for Laundromats:
1. Tampa Bay
- Best locations: 90.2% – 99.0%
- Average locations: 80.6% – 84.8%
- Challenging locations: 64.0% – 77.2%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Tampa Bay →
2. St Louis
- Best locations: 89.6% – 98.0%
- Average locations: 80.0% – 84.5%
- Challenging locations: 60.0% – 75.9%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in St Louis →
3. Charlotte
- Best locations: 88.7% – 98.0%
- Average locations: 78.9% – 83.2%
- Challenging locations: 62.0% – 75.4%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Charlotte →
4. San Antonio
- Best locations: 88.3% – 98.0%
- Average locations: 78.3% – 82.5%
- Challenging locations: 63.0% – 75.2%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in San Antonio →
5. Portland
- Best locations: 87.4% – 96.0%
- Average locations: 78.1% – 82.2%
- Challenging locations: 62.0% – 74.8%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Portland →
6. Chicago
- Best locations: 87.8% – 97.0%
- Average locations: 78.3% – 82.3%
- Challenging locations: 64.0% – 75.4%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Chicago →
7. Baltimore
- Best locations: 86.9% – 96.0%
- Average locations: 77.4% – 81.4%
- Challenging locations: 62.0% – 74.2%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Baltimore →
8. Denver
- Best locations: 85.9% – 94.0%
- Average locations: 76.9% – 81.0%
- Challenging locations: 60.0% – 73.5%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Denver →
9. Philadelphia
- Best locations: 87.0% – 97.0%
- Average locations: 76.1% – 81.0%
- Challenging locations: 56.0% – 72.0%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Philadelphia →
10. Atlanta
- Best locations: 85.1% – 94.0%
- Average locations: 75.3% – 79.8%
- Challenging locations: 57.0% – 71.6%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Atlanta →
Key Insights
Wide variation between cities: The difference between the #1 city (Tampa Bay at 82.9%) and the #10 city (Atlanta at 77.8%) is 5.1 percentage points. City-selection impact for Laundromats is evident in the 0.2-point difference between Tampa Bay and St Louis — operators who optimize location stand to gain a meaningful survivability edge.
Strong performers: 6 cities show Survivability Scores above 80%, indicating highly favorable conditions for Laundromats.
National average: Across all 11 analyzed cities, the average survivability for a Laundromat is 80.1%.
What Makes These Cities Stand Out?
The top-ranked cities share several characteristics that favor Laundromats:
- Strong survivability signals: Tampa Bay leads with a 83% average survivability score for Laundromats — significantly above the national average for this business category.
- Competition density: The top cities show favorable competitor-to-opportunity ratios for Laundromats, meaning lower saturation and higher odds of capturing an underserved customer base.
- Consumer demand signals: StreetSpring's data captures foot traffic patterns, competitor review velocity, and demographic fit — all pointing toward sustained demand for Laundromats in these markets.
- Low market saturation: Top cities for Laundromats have fewer direct competitors per square mile than lower-ranked metros, leaving meaningful whitespace for well-positioned new entrants.
StreetSpring analyzes millions of data points with AI to forecast business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary — developed in-house over years of research.
Related Resources
City-specific guides: For detailed neighborhood-level analysis, explore our city guides:
- Survivability Rankings for Laundromat in Tampa Bay
- Business Survivability Rankings: Tampa Bay
- Survivability Rankings for Laundromat in St Louis
- Business Survivability Rankings: St Louis
- Survivability Rankings for Laundromat in Charlotte
- Business Survivability Rankings: Charlotte
- Survivability Rankings for Laundromat in San Antonio
- Business Survivability Rankings: San Antonio
- Survivability Rankings for Laundromat in Portland
- Business Survivability Rankings: Portland
National guides:
- National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Laundromats
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Tampa Bay
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 Laundromats, 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 Laundromat 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 Laundromats in cities that don't appear in our top 10. Laundromats 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 Laundromat?
StreetSpring's Survivability Score tool provides address-level predictions for Laundromats across all 11 metros we track. For this category specifically, the tool surfaces competition density, consumer spending index for Laundromats, and commercial vacancy rates — the factors that most consistently predict whether a Laundromat 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 Laundromat?
Tampa Bay ranks as the #1 city in the US for Laundromat survivability in StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with an average score of 83%. This means that across well-selected neighborhoods in Tampa Bay, a Laundromat has approximately a 83% chance of still operating after two years — above the national average for this category. St Louis ranks second, followed by Charlotte. 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: Tampa Bay, St Louis, Charlotte, San Antonio, Portland, Chicago, Baltimore, Denver, Philadelphia, Atlanta, San Diego.