National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Gym

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Gyms (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
Published: 2026-04-28T00:00:00-05:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Gyms. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

April 28, 2026•19 min read

Our 2026 analysis of ranked neighborhoods across major US metros shows Bethesda Center in Washington DC as the top location to open a Gym, with 83.8% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Gyms exist across diverse markets. Market conditions shift constantly: these neighborhood rankings are a directional guide, and StreetSpring's live tool shows the current score for any specific storefront.

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: Bethesda Center, Washington DC: 83.8% survivability at a typical address for Gym

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: 69.2% at a typical address for Gyms

Top-25 average: 82.8% at a typical address, 13.6 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

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
Frequently asked questions

How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Gyms?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Gyms averaging 82.8% survivability at a typical address, against 69.2% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 13.6-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.

The consumer spending patterns that support Gyms vary more by neighborhood than by city, which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 13.6-point gap separates the top neighborhoods from the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address. 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 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Gyms can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens.

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

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. Bethesda Center, Washington DC leads at 83.8% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Gyms are:

Scores for Gyms run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 804 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 84.0% 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	Bethesda Center	Washington DC	83.8%	Great	84.0%	83.1%
2	Cobble Hill	New York City	83.7%	Great	84.0%	83.1%
3	Little Italy	New York City	83.6%	Great	84.0%	83.1%
4	Old Kensington	Philadelphia	83.4%	Great	84.0%	83.1%
5	Garment District	New York City	83.3%	Good	84.0%	83.1%
6	Boerum Hill	New York City	83.2%	Good	84.0%	83.1%
7	Civic Center	Denver	83.0%	Great	84.0%	77.2%
8	Blandtown	Atlanta	82.9%	Great	84.0%	81.8%
9	Piedmont Avenue	San Francisco	82.8%	Average	84.0%	74.6%
9	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	82.8%	Good	83.1%	81.8%
9	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	82.8%	Good	83.1%	81.3%
12	Platt Park	Denver	82.7%	Great	84.0%	77.7%
13	South Bethesda	Washington DC	82.6%	Great	84.0%	73.6%
14	Serenity Ridge	Denver	82.5%	Good	83.1%	81.3%
14	Truxton Circle	Washington DC	82.5%	Average	83.1%	81.3%
16	Teele Square	Boston	82.4%	Great	84.0%	80.0%
16	Porter Square	Boston	82.4%	Great	84.0%	77.7%
16	Highland	Denver	82.4%	Great	84.0%	76.4%
16	Jefferson Park	Denver	82.4%	Good	83.6%	80.8%
16	Pleasant Plains	Washington DC	82.4%	Good	83.1%	75.4%
21	Park View	Washington DC	82.3%	Great	84.0%	77.2%
21	Parkside	Miami	82.3%	Great	83.6%	79.0%
21	Magoun Square	Boston	82.3%	Average	84.0%	75.4%
24	Tribeca	New York City	82.2%	Good	84.0%	55.2%
24	Edgewood	Washington DC	82.2%	Good	83.1%	80.0%

Keep in mind that results depend heavily on the exact location; strong sites often exist within neighborhoods that seem less favorable overall.

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 Washington DC claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

Washington DC: 8 neighborhoods (32% of top 25): View city guide
New York City: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25): View city guide
Denver: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25)
Boston: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
Philadelphia: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
San Francisco: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Gyms 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 8 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Gyms 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 Gym?

While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. Entrepreneurs and commercial real estate agents in major US metros can read StreetSpring's survivability projections before a site-selection decision. 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 Gyms.

See also: Best Cities for Gym: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Gyms.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
Philadelphia: Best businesses and neighborhoods
New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
Denver: Best businesses and neighborhoods

National city rankings: Best cities for Gyms

Essential resources:

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 Gyms. 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 the national ranking for Gyms compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Gyms identifies the strongest neighborhoods across the 22 metros in this ranking. 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.

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

Yes, competition density for Gyms varies significantly by market. StreetSpring's model reads the number of direct competitors against the consumer spending available to them at each address. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.

What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Gyms?

City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Gyms 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.

Where can I download the underlying data?

Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Gyms. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages: specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 25.

What is the typical survivability range for Gyms in top neighborhoods?

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Gyms average 82.8% survivability at a typical address. The average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods is 69.2%, also at a typical address. The gap between the two is 13.6 points. Each neighborhood's lowest and highest address are in the table above.

How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Gyms?

Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Gyms, and by extension, how likely a Gym tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Gyms 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.

Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View national technical data

The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Washington DC, New York City, Philadelphia, Denver, Atlanta, San Francisco, Boston, Miami.

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 Gyms 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.

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