National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Beauty Salon

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset — Beauty Salons (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 Beauty Salons. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

March 25, 2026•14 min read

StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Burleith in Washington DC ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Beauty Salon, with 84% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 9 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Beauty Salons exist across diverse markets. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date for rapidly changing markets.

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

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Burleith, Washington DC — 84% survivability for Beauty Salon

Neighborhoods analyzed: 1800 across 21 major US cities

National average survivability: 69.1% for Beauty Salons

Top-25 average: 82.0% — 12.9% 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 Beauty Salons?

Analyzing 1800 neighborhoods across 21 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Beauty Salons significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 82.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 69.1%.

This 12.9% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.

For a Beauty Salon, the survivability advantage of a top-ranked neighborhood (averaging 82.0% versus the national average of 69.1%) translates directly into a longer survival horizon and a stronger revenue capture position. StreetSpring's model identifies Beauty Salons survivability as particularly sensitive to the competitive density of direct and indirect competitors within a quarter-mile radius of the specific address.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 9 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Beauty Salons can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

The address you choose determines your competitive exposure, customer flow, and spending potential simultaneously.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Beauty Salon?

Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Burleith, Washington DC leads at 84% in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Beauty Salons are:

#	Neighborhood	City	Avg Survival	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Burleith	Washington DC	83.9%	85.6%	82.1%
2	Monticello	Dallas	83.9%	85.6%	82.1%
3	Linwood	Dallas	83.5%	85.2%	81.7%
4	Riverbend	Tampa Bay	83.0%	84.8%	81.3%
5	Cypress Bend	Miami	82.8%	84.6%	81.1%
6	Tanglewood	San Antonio	82.8%	84.5%	81.0%
7	North Rosslyn	Washington DC	82.6%	84.3%	80.8%
8	Tenderloin	San Francisco	82.4%	84.2%	80.7%
9	West University Place	Houston	82.0%	83.7%	80.2%
10	Russian Hill	San Francisco	81.9%	83.7%	80.2%
11	North Beach	San Francisco	81.9%	83.6%	80.1%
12	Wilmore	Charlotte	81.6%	83.4%	79.9%
13	Lake Weldona	Orlando	81.6%	83.3%	79.8%
14	Orwin Manor	Orlando	81.6%	83.3%	79.8%
15	Downtown	Dallas	81.5%	83.3%	79.8%
16	Trinidad	Washington DC	81.5%	83.3%	79.8%
17	Emory Place	Dallas	81.3%	83.1%	79.6%
18	Ledroit Park	Washington DC	81.3%	83.0%	79.5%
19	Coral Way	Miami	81.2%	83.0%	79.5%
20	The Palisades	Washington DC	81.1%	82.9%	79.4%
21	University Place	Houston	81.1%	82.9%	79.4%
22	Cottonwood	Dallas	81.1%	82.8%	79.3%
23	Rose Isle	Orlando	81.1%	82.8%	79.3%
24	Georgetown	Washington DC	81.0%	82.8%	79.3%
25	Mosswood	San Francisco	81.0%	82.8%	79.3%

That said, neighborhood averages don't tell the whole story — there are standout locations even in areas that may appear less suitable.

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 9 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 6 of the top spots (24%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

Washington DC: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25) — View city guide
Dallas: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25) — View city guide
San Francisco: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25) — View city guide
Orlando: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
Miami: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
Houston: 2 neighborhoods (8% 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
Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Beauty Salons 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 relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across 9 cities is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Beauty Salons operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets — the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.

How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Beauty Salon?

While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's AI-driven platform has studied businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans, making its survivability predictions the most empirically grounded in the market. 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 Beauty Salons.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Beauty Salons

Essential resources:

How often do neighborhood rankings change?

StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates — which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.

What is the typical survivability range for Beauty Salons in top neighborhoods?

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Beauty Salons average 82.0% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 69.1%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 12.9% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.

Where can I download the underlying data?

The full national survivability dataset is available as a free download: https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv. The CSV includes all business subtypes and neighborhoods covered in this analysis, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

How does the national ranking for Beauty Salons compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Beauty Salons identifies the strongest neighborhoods across all 25 analyzed metros. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 25, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market — including those outside the national top 25 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.

What demographic factors drive survivability for Beauty Salons?

For Beauty Salons, 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 Beauty Salon customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.

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 Beauty Salons 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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