City Survivability Rankings for Physical Therapy Clinic

Quick Summary

• Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
• The highest-ranked city for Physical Therapy Clinic is Houston: 89.6% at a good address, 83.2% at a typical address
• Dallas is left out of this ranking while a gap in its input data is repaired, and San Antonio is left out because it has too few scored locations to rank fairly
• 20 of 22 analyzed US metros average above 70% for Physical Therapy Clinic survivability at a typical address
• The lowest-ranked city is New York City at 81.9%
• National average chance of lasting two or more years for Physical Therapy Clinic: 74.2%
• Data reflects 2026 StreetSpring survivability analysis across 22 US metro areas · Full methodology →

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Table of Contents

• Summary
• Top Cities for Physical Therapy Clinics
• Key Insights
• What Makes These Cities Stand Out?
• Related Resources
• How current is this ranking?
• Can a Physical Therapy Clinic succeed in cities not ranked in the top 10?
• What tools can help me choose the right city for a Physical Therapy Clinic?
• Which US city has the best survivability for Physical Therapy Clinics?

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Summary

According to StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis, Houston ranks as the #1 city for opening a Physical Therapy Clinic in the United States, with an 89.6% chance of lasting two or more years at a good address. Following close behind are Charlotte with 88.7%, and Phoenix with 88.7%. Of the 22 metros we analyzed for Physical Therapy Clinics, 1 delivered scores above 80%: a strong signal for this category's resilience in high-density 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 →

Best-to-worst Physical Therapy Clinic survivability within individual metros: Houston, Charlotte, San Diego, Boston and New York City. Each box spans the middle of that metro's range; whiskers are its best and worst locations (2026).

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All 22 Cities Ranked for Physical Therapy Clinics

Based on StreetSpring's analysis of 22 major metropolitan areas, these cities offer the strongest prospects for Physical Therapy Clinics:

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

• At a good address: 89.6%
• At a typical address: 83.2%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Houston →

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

• At a good address: 88.7%
• At a typical address: 79.6%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%

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

• At a good address: 88.7%
• At a typical address: 79.5%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Phoenix →

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

• At a good address: 88.7%
• At a typical address: 78.5%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Atlanta →

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

• At a good address: 88.7%
• At a typical address: 77.8%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Denver →

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

• At a good address: 88.3%
• At a typical address: 76.0%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Seattle →

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

• At a good address: 87.0%
• At a typical address: 76.5%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Orlando →

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

• At a good address: 87.0%
• At a typical address: 74.7%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Washington DC →

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

• At a good address: 86.6%
• At a typical address: 75.1%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Philadelphia →

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

• At a good address: 86.6%
• At a typical address: 74.1%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Minneapolis →

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

• At a good address: 86.6%
• At a typical address: 72.9%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%

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

• At a good address: 86.2%
• At a typical address: 74.0%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in San Diego →

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

• At a good address: 86.2%
• At a typical address: 73.5%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%

14. St. Louis Metro: St. Louis, MO-IL

• At a good address: 86.2%
• At a typical address: 73.4%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in St. Louis →

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

• At a good address: 86.2%
• At a typical address: 72.4%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Los Angeles →

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

• At a good address: 86.2%
• At a typical address: 71.9%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Miami →

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

• At a good address: 85.8%
• At a typical address: 70.8%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Portland →

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

• At a good address: 84.9%
• At a typical address: 70.2%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in San Francisco →

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

• At a good address: 84.5%
• At a typical address: 71.6%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Detroit →

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

• At a good address: 84.0%
• At a typical address: 71.0%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in Tampa Bay →

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

• At a good address: 82.8%
• At a typical address: 69.0%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%

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

• At a good address: 81.9%
• At a typical address: 66.9%
• Best scored location: 90.0%
• Weakest scored location: 56.0%
• Explore Physical Therapy Clinic neighborhoods in New York City →

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Key Insights

Moderate variation between cities: The difference between the #1 city (Houston at 89.6%) and the #22 city (New York City at 81.9%) is 7.70 percentage points. Physical Therapy Clinics show a 0.9-point difference between the top two metros. Treat this ranking as a starting filter, not a decision.

Strong performers: 1 city shows Survivability Scores above 80%, indicating highly favorable conditions for Physical Therapy Clinics.

National average: Across all 22 analyzed cities, the average survivability for a Physical Therapy Clinic is 74.2%.

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What Makes These Cities Stand Out?

The top-ranked cities share several characteristics that favor Physical Therapy Clinics:

• Strong survivability signals: Houston leads with a 83% average chance of lasting two or more years for Physical Therapy Clinics: significantly above the national average for this business category.
• Competition density: The top cities show favorable competitor-to-opportunity ratios for Physical Therapy Clinics, meaning lower saturation and higher odds of capturing an underserved customer base.
• Supply chain access: Cities at the top of this ranking benefit from mature supplier networks for this category, reducing operating costs and inventory lead times.
• Economic conditions: The rankings for Physical Therapy Clinics account for Census neighborhood characteristics, including median household income and the housing vacancy rate, alongside competition and consumer spending.

StreetSpring uses AI to predict business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods, for real estate professionals and entrepreneurs nationwide. Our forecasting engine processes data from over 24 metro areas covering 180+ million consumers. These forecasts are generated by our exclusive analytical framework, built from the ground up for commercial real estate.

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Related Resources

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

• Survivability Rankings for Physical Therapy Clinic in Houston
• Business Survivability Rankings: Houston
• Business Survivability Rankings: Charlotte
• Survivability Rankings for Physical Therapy Clinic in Phoenix
• Business Survivability Rankings: Phoenix
• Survivability Rankings for Physical Therapy Clinic in Atlanta
• Business Survivability Rankings: Atlanta
• Survivability Rankings for Physical Therapy Clinic in Denver

National guides:

• Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Houston

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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 Physical Therapy 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.

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Can a Physical Therapy 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 Physical Therapy Clinics in cities that don't appear in our top 10. Physical Therapy 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.

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What tools can help me choose the right city for a Physical Therapy Clinic?

StreetSpring's Survivability Score tool provides address-level predictions for Physical Therapy Clinics across all 22 metros we track. For this category specifically, the model reads competition density, the consumer spending index for Physical Therapy Clinics, and Census neighborhood characteristics such as the housing vacancy rate, and turns them into the projected chance that a Physical Therapy Clinic lasts two or more years at a given address. 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 →

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Which US city has the best survivability for Physical Therapy Clinics?

Houston ranks as the #1 city in the US for Physical Therapy Clinics survivability in StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with an average 83% chance of lasting two or more years. This means that across well-selected neighborhoods in Houston, a Physical Therapy Clinic has approximately a 83% chance of still operating after two years, above the national average for this category. Charlotte ranks second, followed by Phoenix. The full ranking reflects data across 22 major US metro areas: see the complete list above for all scores and neighborhood-level links.

Last reviewed: October 2026 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring

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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: Each metro's figures pool the scored locations in its published neighborhoods. Metros are ranked the way the national data file ranks them, on the chance of lasting two or more years at a good address; the typical-address figure is shown alongside. Coverage includes 22 major US metropolitan areas: Houston, Charlotte, Phoenix, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, Orlando, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Chicago, San Diego, Baltimore, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Miami, Portland, San Francisco, Detroit, Tampa Bay, Boston, New York City. 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.