National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Barber Shop

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset — Barber Shops (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Barber Shops. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

March 25, 2026•14 min read

StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Beverly Heights in Miami ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Barber Shop, with 85% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Barber Shops exist across diverse markets. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the survivability score for a specific address.

To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Beverly Heights, Miami — 85% survivability for Barber Shop

Neighborhoods analyzed: 1800 across 21 major US cities

National average survivability: 72.4% for Barber Shops

Top-25 average: 82.8% — 10.4% above national average

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
Geographic patterns
How to use this ranking
Related resources

How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Barber Shops?

Analyzing 1800 neighborhoods across 21 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Barber Shops significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 82.8% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 72.4%.

This 10.4% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.

What separates the top neighborhoods for Barber Shops from the national average is not simply higher foot traffic — it is a favorable ratio of consumer spending on this category to competitive supply. The 10.4% advantage that top neighborhoods hold is built on structural conditions: the right consumer demographics, manageable competition density, and mobility patterns that route target customers past the storefront. Our training dataset spans 130+ business types across 24 major U.S. metros.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Barber Shops can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Location is the single strongest predictor of whether a business thrives or fails.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Barber Shop?

Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Beverly Heights, Miami leads at 85% in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Barber Shops are:

#	Neighborhood	City	Avg Survival	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Beverly Heights	Miami	84.7%	86.5%	83.0%
2	Conway	Orlando	84.5%	86.2%	82.8%
3	Pepperwood	Phoenix	84.1%	85.9%	82.4%
4	Navarrea Isle	Miami	83.5%	85.2%	81.7%
5	Cresthaven	Miami	83.2%	84.9%	81.4%
6	Fairoaks	Tampa Bay	83.2%	84.9%	81.4%
7	Lake Ridge	Miami	83.1%	84.9%	81.4%
8	Lawnacres	Miami	83.1%	84.8%	81.3%
9	Downtown	San Antonio	82.8%	84.6%	81.1%
10	Garden Isles	Miami	82.7%	84.4%	80.9%
11	Lyons Park	Miami	82.7%	84.4%	80.9%
12	Avondale	Miami	82.6%	84.4%	80.9%
13	Bay Colony	Miami	82.6%	84.3%	80.8%
14	Imperial Point	Miami	82.6%	84.3%	80.8%
15	Flagler Heights	Miami	82.5%	84.3%	80.8%
16	Sunrise Key	Miami	82.5%	84.3%	80.8%
17	Colee Hammock	Miami	82.5%	84.2%	80.7%
18	Beaverton	Portland	82.4%	84.2%	80.7%
19	Carrizal	Phoenix	82.4%	84.1%	80.6%
20	Playland	Miami	82.4%	84.1%	80.6%
21	Bethesda Row	Washington DC	82.3%	84.0%	80.5%
22	Liberia	Miami	82.3%	84.0%	80.5%
23	Bay Colony Club	Miami	82.2%	83.9%	80.4%
24	San Marcos	Phoenix	82.2%	83.9%	80.4%
25	Fort Worth	Dallas	82.1%	83.8%	80.3%

Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, block-level survivability can vary by 10–20 percentage points depending on competitive conditions at the exact address.

For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?

City Concentration

The top 25 neighborhoods span 8 different cities, with Miami claiming 16 of the top spots (64%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

Miami: 16 neighborhoods (64% of top 25) — View city guide
Phoenix: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
Tampa Bay: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
San Antonio: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
Portland: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
Dallas: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Barber Shops operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection — the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.

The concentration of 16 top-ranked neighborhoods in Miami (64% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that Miami's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for Barber Shops. Operators targeting this category should treat Miami neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.

How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Barber Shop?

While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. Entrepreneurs and commercial real estate agents in 24 major metros trust StreetSpring's survivability predictions to make smarter site-selection decisions. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, specific block selection can vary survivability by 10–20 percentage points.

For the most accurate assessment:

Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics

Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Barber Shops.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Barber Shops

Essential resources:

What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Barber Shop?

The best neighborhoods for Barber Shops share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical Barber Shop customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Barber Shops combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 72.4%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.

What demographic factors drive survivability for Barber Shops?

For Barber Shops, StreetSpring's model incorporates neighborhood-level demographic data including population density, median household income, employment rates, and consumer spending on this specific category. These factors vary by business type — the demographic profile that drives survivability for Barber Shop customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.

How can I compare specific addresses within these top neighborhoods?

StreetSpring's address-level tool allows you to input any commercial address and see predicted survivability for Barber Shops. Visit https://streetspring.com/models/survivability_score to get a score for any US address. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block — address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.

How do I interpret a survivability score?

A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, mobility data, and 80+ additional factors.

Is the competitive environment for Barber Shops stronger in some markets than others?

Yes — competition density for Barber Shops varies significantly by market. In the top-ranked neighborhoods, StreetSpring's model identifies favorable competitive dynamics as a primary driver of high survivability scores. In more saturated markets, even strong consumer spending may not overcome competitive pressure. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.

Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 25 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 foot traffic data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.

Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Barber Shops across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1800 neighborhoods across 21 major US cities.

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