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 Dallas — 75% average survivability
- 16 of 24 analyzed US metros score above 70% for Laundromat survivability
- The lowest-ranked city is Philadelphia at 68%
- National average survivability score for Laundromat: 71.3%
- Data reflects 2026 StreetSpring survivability analysis across 24 US metro areas · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Top Cities for Laundromats
- Key Insights
- What Makes These Cities Stand Out?
- Best Neighborhoods Across the Spectrum
- 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 Laundromats?
Summary
According to StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis, Dallas ranks as the #1 city for opening a Laundromat in the United States, with an average 75% chance of surviving more than 2 years. Following close behind are San Antonio with 75%, and Portland with 74%. Laundromats consistently deliver a 71.3% survivability average across our 24 analyzed metros, with top-ranked Dallas 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 →
Laundromat city survivability rankings — Dallas leads among 24 US metros at 75% in 2026
Ranked: 24 Cities by Laundromat Survivability
Based on StreetSpring's analysis of 24 major metropolitan areas, these cities offer the strongest prospects for Laundromats:
1. Dallas Metro: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Best locations: 79.7% – 85.0%
- Average locations: 70.8% – 76.6%
- Challenging locations: 37.0% – 63.9%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Dallas →
What "city rank" hides about block-level reality
2. San Antonio Metro: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Best locations: 81.0% – 88.0%
- Average locations: 70.6% – 76.9%
- Challenging locations: 36.0% – 63.5%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in San Antonio →
3. Portland Metro: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Best locations: 82.0% – 92.0%
- Average locations: 68.7% – 76.1%
- Challenging locations: 31.0% – 61.0%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Portland →
4. St Louis
- Best locations: 81.1% – 90.0%
- Average locations: 68.8% – 75.8%
- Challenging locations: 32.0% – 61.3%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in St Louis →
5. Charlotte Metro: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Best locations: 80.4% – 89.0%
- Average locations: 68.7% – 75.2%
- Challenging locations: 35.0% – 61.8%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Charlotte →
6. Orlando Metro: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Best locations: 79.6% – 88.0%
- Average locations: 68.3% – 74.6%
- Challenging locations: 35.0% – 61.5%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Orlando →
7. Tampa Bay Metro: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Best locations: 79.5% – 89.0%
- Average locations: 67.1% – 73.9%
- Challenging locations: 33.0% – 60.2%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Tampa Bay →
8. Houston Metro: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Best locations: 79.5% – 89.0%
- Average locations: 67.1% – 73.8%
- Challenging locations: 33.0% – 60.1%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Houston →
9. San Diego Metro: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Best locations: 79.1% – 88.0%
- Average locations: 67.1% – 73.7%
- Challenging locations: 33.0% – 60.1%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in San Diego →
10. Phoenix Metro: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Best locations: 79.0% – 88.0%
- Average locations: 66.7% – 73.7%
- Challenging locations: 30.0% – 59.2%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Phoenix →
11. Los Angeles Metro: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Best locations: 78.9% – 88.0%
- Average locations: 66.4% – 73.4%
- Challenging locations: 30.0% – 59.0%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Los Angeles →
12. San Francisco Metro: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- Best locations: 78.3% – 87.0%
- Average locations: 66.3% – 73.0%
- Challenging locations: 31.0% – 59.1%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in San Francisco →
Why the same business does so differently city to city
13. Atlanta Metro: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Best locations: 79.0% – 89.0%
- Average locations: 66.1% – 73.0%
- Challenging locations: 32.0% – 59.2%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Atlanta →
14. Baltimore Metro: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Best locations: 78.4% – 88.0%
- Average locations: 66.0% – 72.7%
- Challenging locations: 32.0% – 59.0%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Baltimore →
15. Washington DC Metro: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Best locations: 78.1% – 88.0%
- Average locations: 65.4% – 72.2%
- Challenging locations: 31.0% – 58.3%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Washington DC →
16. Denver Metro: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Best locations: 77.7% – 87.0%
- Average locations: 64.9% – 72.1%
- Challenging locations: 27.0% – 57.1%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Denver →
17. Detroit Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Best locations: 78.5% – 89.0%
- Average locations: 65.4% – 72.2%
- Challenging locations: 32.0% – 58.6%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Detroit →
18. Minneapolis Metro: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Best locations: 78.5% – 89.0%
- Average locations: 65.0% – 72.2%
- Challenging locations: 29.0% – 57.6%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Minneapolis →
19. Chicago Metro: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
- Best locations: 78.4% – 89.0%
- Average locations: 65.2% – 72.0%
- Challenging locations: 32.0% – 58.4%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Chicago →
20. Boston Metro: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Best locations: 78.3% – 89.0%
- Average locations: 64.9% – 71.9%
- Challenging locations: 30.0% – 57.7%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Boston →
21. Miami Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Best locations: 78.3% – 89.0%
- Average locations: 65.3% – 71.9%
- Challenging locations: 34.0% – 58.9%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Miami →
22. Seattle Metro: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Best locations: 77.5% – 88.0%
- Average locations: 64.1% – 71.2%
- Challenging locations: 29.0% – 56.9%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Seattle →
23. New York City Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
- Best locations: 78.7% – 91.0%
- Average locations: 64.0% – 71.2%
- Challenging locations: 31.0% – 57.3%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in New York City →
24. Philadelphia Metro: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Best locations: 77.6% – 89.0%
- Average locations: 64.0% – 70.8%
- Challenging locations: 32.0% – 57.4%
- Explore Laundromat neighborhoods in Philadelphia →
What Stands Out in the Numbers
| Comparison factor | Top-tier city pattern | Bottom-tier city pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime vs residential population mix | Cities with strong daytime employment density near the storefront catchment — CBD-adjacent mixed-use corridors. | Bedroom-community metros where daytime population evaporates by 9am and consumption shifts to 6pm dinner-only windows. |
| Average commercial rent per sqft | Cities where the median commercial rate fits the subtype's typical revenue-per-sqft envelope (rent < 10% of expected gross). | Cities where rents have outpaced revenue growth, pushing rent-burden ratios past 15%. |
| Anchor-tenant density | Cities with high concentration of universities, hospitals, transit hubs within a 1-mile radius of typical storefronts. | Cities where anchor institutions are isolated in suburbs or single-purpose campuses with no street-level spillover. |
Wide variation between cities: The difference between the #1 city (Dallas at 75.4%) and the #24 city (Philadelphia at 68.3%) is 7.1 percentage points. For Laundromats, the 0.1-point difference between top and second-ranked cities is a strong signal that geographic market selection directly drives business outcomes.
National average: Across all 24 analyzed cities, the average survivability for a Laundromat is 71.3%.
The Common Threads in Top Laundromat Cities
The top-ranked cities share several characteristics that favor Laundromats:
- Strong survivability signals: Dallas leads with a 75% 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'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 forecasts are generated by our exclusive analytical framework, built from the ground up for commercial real estate.
Best Neighborhoods Across the Spectrum
National rankings tell only part of the story. Even cities further down the list contain neighborhoods where Laundromats thrive. A few examples:
Dallas — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest market for Laundromats
- Cottonwood (84% survivability)
- Butler (84% survivability)
- Woodhaven (83% survivability)
- Oakhurst (83% survivability)
- Downtown (83% survivability)
See full neighborhood rankings for Dallas →
City-level scores aggregate hundreds of neighborhoods. The right neighborhood matters more than the city's headline rank.
Visual Data
Related Resources
City-specific guides: For detailed neighborhood-level analysis, explore our city guides:
- Survivability Rankings for Laundromat in Dallas
- Business Survivability Rankings: Dallas
- Survivability Rankings for Laundromat in San Antonio
- Business Survivability Rankings: San Antonio
- Survivability Rankings for Laundromat in Portland
- Business Survivability Rankings: Portland
- Survivability Rankings for Laundromat in St Louis
- Business Survivability Rankings: St Louis
- Survivability Rankings for Laundromat in Charlotte
- Business Survivability Rankings: Charlotte
National guides:
- National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Laundromats
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Dallas
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.
Should a Laundromat avoid cities ranked below 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.
How can I narrow down cities for a Laundromat?
StreetSpring's Survivability Score tool provides address-level predictions for Laundromats across all 24 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 →
Where in the US do Laundromats survive best?
Dallas ranks as the #1 city in the US for Laundromats survivability in StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with an average score of 75%. This means that across well-selected neighborhoods in Dallas, a Laundromat has approximately a 75% chance of still operating after two years — above the national average for this category. San Antonio ranks second, followed by Portland. The full ranking reflects data across 24 major US metro areas — see the complete list above for all scores and neighborhood-level links.
Reviewed: April 29, 2026 by Bobby Koons, StreetSpring founder
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 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 24 major US metropolitan areas: Dallas, San Antonio, Portland, St Louis, Charlotte, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Houston, San Diego, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Baltimore, Washington DC, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Boston, Miami, Seattle, New York City, Philadelphia.