National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Beauty Salon
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.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Murray Hill in New York City ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Beauty Salon, with 85% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Beauty Salons exist across diverse markets. Rankings like this are a strong starting point, but the live survivability score in StreetSpring will reflect the most current competitor data for your exact address.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-20 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Murray Hill, New York City — 85% survivability for Beauty Salon
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 72.2% for Beauty Salons
- Top-25 average: 82.5% — 10.3% above national average
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
- Geographic patterns
- How to use this ranking
- Related resources
- Frequently asked questions
How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Beauty Salons?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 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 82.5% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 72.2%.
This 10.3% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
The consumer spending patterns that support Beauty Salons vary more by neighborhood than by city — which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 10.3% difference between top neighborhoods and the national average indicates that location selection has an above-average impact on outcomes for Beauty Salons compared to categories with narrower spreads. StreetSpring goes beyond neighborhood averages to score survivability at the exact address for every major brick-and-mortar business category.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 10 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Beauty Salons can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
A great product in the wrong location will underperform; an average product in the right location can thrive.
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. Murray Hill, New York City leads at 85% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Beauty Salons are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murray Hill | New York City | 85.0% | Great | 87.5% | 83.1% |
| 2 | Floral park | New York City | 84.1% | Great | 86.6% | 82.2% |
| 3 | Burleith | Washington DC | 83.9% | Great | 86.3% | 81.9% |
| 4 | Monticello | Dallas | 83.9% | Great | 86.3% | 81.9% |
| 5 | Linwood | Dallas | 83.5% | Great | 85.9% | 81.5% |
| 6 | Riverbend | Tampa Bay | 83.0% | Great | 85.5% | 81.1% |
| 7 | Cypress Bend | Miami | 82.8% | Great | 85.2% | 80.9% |
| 8 | Thornton Park | Los Angeles | 82.7% | Great | 85.1% | 80.7% |
| 9 | Dongan Hills | New York City | 82.6% | Great | 85.1% | 80.7% |
| 10 | North Rosslyn | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 85.0% | 80.6% |
| 11 | Garment District | New York City | 82.5% | Great | 85.0% | 80.6% |
| 12 | Tenderloin | San Francisco | 82.4% | Great | 84.9% | 80.5% |
| 13 | Upper West Side | New York City | 82.1% | Great | 84.5% | 80.2% |
| 14 | Bristol-Warner | Los Angeles | 82.1% | Great | 84.5% | 80.1% |
| 15 | West University Place | Houston | 82.0% | Great | 84.4% | 80.0% |
| 16 | Russian Hill | San Francisco | 81.9% | Great | 84.4% | 80.0% |
| 17 | North Beach | San Francisco | 81.9% | Great | 84.3% | 80.0% |
| 18 | Westerleigh | New York City | 81.8% | Great | 84.2% | 79.8% |
| 19 | Rosewood Baker | Los Angeles | 81.7% | Great | 84.2% | 79.8% |
| 20 | Republic Homes | Los Angeles | 81.7% | Great | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| 21 | Wilmore | Charlotte | 81.6% | Great | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| 22 | Lake Weldona | Orlando | 81.6% | Great | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| 23 | Orwin Manor | Orlando | 81.6% | Great | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| 24 | Midtown | New York City | 81.6% | Great | 84.0% | 79.6% |
| 25 | Downtown | Dallas | 81.5% | Great | 84.0% | 79.6% |
However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.
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 10 different cities, with New York City claiming 7 of the top spots (28%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Los Angeles: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25) — View city guide
- Dallas: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Houston: 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 10 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?
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. Powered by advanced AI, StreetSpring predicts how businesses will perform in neighborhoods across the country. Block-level conditions within any neighborhood can shift survivability by 10–20 points — this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool finalizes it.
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.
See also: Best Cities for Beauty Salon — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Beauty Salons.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Houston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Dallas: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Beauty Salons
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
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 24 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 makes Murray Hill in New York City the best neighborhood for Beauty Salons?
Murray Hill in New York City ranks #1 for Beauty Salons with 85% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics — fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending — strong demographic alignment with Beauty Salon customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
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 Beauty Salons. 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 does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Beauty Salons specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Beauty Salons by analyzing the competitive density of existing Beauty Salons within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Beauty Salons in that location, mobility patterns that determine likely customer flow, and 80+ additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Beauty Salon surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
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 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.
Can a Beauty Salon succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Beauty Salons can achieve strong survivability in many other neighborhoods as well. What matters is finding a location where competitive density is low enough and consumer spending is strong enough to support the business. StreetSpring's address-level tool identifies high-survivability addresses in any neighborhood, including those not represented in this top-25 list.
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.
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: 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 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.