National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Dentist Office
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Dentist Offices. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Palmer Square in Chicago ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Dentist Office, with 89.4% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Dentist Offices exist across diverse markets. These static rankings provide a useful national perspective, but for the most precise prediction for a specific storefront, StreetSpring's live platform is the authoritative source.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- #1 Neighborhood: Palmer Square, Chicago: 89.4% survivability at a typical address for Dentist Office
- What the figures measure: every figure in this ranking is the typical address, the neighborhood's average in its metro file, and the ranking orders on it
- Ranked neighborhoods: 1,907 across 22 major US cities
- Average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods: 75.2% at a typical address for Dentist Offices
- Top-25 average: 87.9% at a typical address, 12.7 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
- 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 Dentist Offices?
Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Dentist Offices averaging 87.9% survivability at a typical address, against 75.2% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.
This 12.7-point gap is the distance between those two averages, both at a typical address. It compares projections for neighborhoods; the projection for any one storefront is made at its own address.
For a Dentist Office, the top-ranked neighborhoods average 87.9% at a typical address, against 75.2% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods. Read that projection alongside the Revenue Capture Score, the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring's model counts the direct and indirect competitors for Dentist Offices in each distance band around the specific address.
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 Dentist Offices can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
The right location can make a business; the wrong one can break it.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Dentist Office?
The first, middle and last neighborhood in the table below, with the same three figures the table prints from each metro file: the box runs from the lowest to the highest address, and the white line is the typical address. Palmer Square, Chicago leads at 89.4% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Dentist Offices are:
Scores for Dentist Offices run from 56.0% to 90.0% on this scale. The best address in 396 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 90.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.
Neighborhoods are ordered on the typical address, the file's average for each neighborhood. Best Locations and Challenging Locations are the file's highest and lowest address.
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival (Typical Address) | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 89.4% | Great | 90.0% | 85.8% |
| 2 | Midtown | Houston | 88.9% | Great | 90.0% | 76.8% |
| 3 | Platt Park | Denver | 88.6% | Great | 90.0% | 82.8% |
| 3 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 88.6% | Good | 89.6% | 86.6% |
| 5 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 88.5% | Great | 90.0% | 84.0% |
| 5 | City Park West | Denver | 88.5% | Great | 89.6% | 86.2% |
| 7 | Poinciana Park | Miami | 88.2% | Great | 90.0% | 84.5% |
| 8 | Cunningham | Chicago | 88.1% | Great | 89.6% | 85.8% |
| 9 | Neartown/Montrose | Houston | 88.0% | Great | 90.0% | 76.4% |
| 9 | Eckington | Washington DC | 88.0% | Great | 90.0% | 81.5% |
| 11 | Highland | Denver | 87.9% | Great | 90.0% | 80.6% |
| 11 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 87.9% | Great | 90.0% | 80.6% |
| 11 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 87.9% | Great | 89.6% | 77.2% |
| 14 | Fitzsimons | Denver | 87.8% | Great | 90.0% | 83.2% |
| 14 | Fourth Ward | Houston | 87.8% | Great | 90.0% | 83.2% |
| 14 | Adonea | Denver | 87.8% | Good | 89.6% | 85.3% |
| 17 | Binz | Houston | 87.5% | Great | 90.0% | 81.5% |
| 17 | Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley | Houston | 87.5% | Great | 90.0% | 72.2% |
| 19 | South Orange | Orlando | 87.4% | Good | 90.0% | 81.5% |
| 20 | North Charlotte | Charlotte | 87.3% | Great | 90.0% | 81.9% |
| 20 | Woodland | Seattle | 87.3% | Great | 89.6% | 82.4% |
| 20 | Kiwanis Park | Phoenix | 87.3% | Average | 90.0% | 84.9% |
| 23 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 87.2% | Great | 90.0% | 77.2% |
| 23 | Sharpstown | Houston | 87.2% | Good | 90.0% | 72.2% |
| 23 | Whiteoak | Charlotte | 87.2% | Great | 90.0% | 84.0% |
Neighborhood-level data is the starting point, not the final answer: always validate any specific location with StreetSpring's address-level survivability score.
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 Denver claiming 7 of the top spots (28%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Denver: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25)
- Houston: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25): View city guide
- Chicago: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Washington DC: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Charlotte: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Seattle: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Phoenix: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Dentist Offices 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 the 10 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Dentist Offices 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 Dentist Office?
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's AI-driven survivability forecasts give agents and entrepreneurs a projected two-year chance for a business type before it opens. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, the lowest and highest address can sit several points apart, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.
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 Dentist Offices.
See also: Best Cities for Dentist Office: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Dentist Offices.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Atlanta: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Seattle: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Phoenix: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Dentist Offices
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Dentist Offices. 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, and hundreds of additional factors.
What is the typical survivability range for Dentist Offices in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Dentist Offices average 87.9% survivability at a typical address. The average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods is 75.2%, also at a typical address. The gap between the two is 12.7 points. Each neighborhood's lowest and highest address are in the table above.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Dentist Offices?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Dentist Offices, and by extension, how likely a Dentist Office tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Dentist Offices represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.
What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Dentist Offices?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Dentist Offices across all neighborhoods in a given city: useful for identifying which cities offer the best overall conditions. Neighborhood-level rankings go deeper, showing which specific neighborhoods within those cities rank highest. StreetSpring's address-level tool adds a third layer, scoring individual storefronts within any neighborhood.
Can a Dentist Office succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Dentist Offices 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.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Dentist Offices?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Dentist Offices are Denver (7), Houston (6), Chicago (2), Washington DC (2), Orlando (2), Charlotte (2). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
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.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Chicago, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, Miami, Washington DC, Orlando, Charlotte, Seattle, Phoenix.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhoods are ranked on the typical address: the average Survivability Score for Dentist Offices across the scored locations within each neighborhood, as its metro file publishes it. The average across all ranked neighborhoods is the plain mean of those figures, not the national average on the city ranking, which averages metros. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities. 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.