National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Hair Salon
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Hair Salons. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Garment District in New York City ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Hair Salon, with 84% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 5 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Hair Salons exist across diverse markets. StreetSpring's survivability scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-04 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: Garment District, New York City: 84% survivability for Hair Salon
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1907 across 22 major US cities
- National average survivability: 72.0% for Hair Salons
- Top-25 average: 83.0%: 53.0% 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 Hair Salons?
Analyzing 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Hair Salons significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 83.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 72.0%.
This 53.0% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is: choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
Hair Salons tend to show significant geographic clustering: markets where one successful operator exists often attract additional demand, raising survivability for new entrants who choose complementary (rather than directly competing) locations. The concentration of top neighborhoods in New York City, Washington DC, Denver reflects this pattern. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Hair Salons survivability at the address level.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 5 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Hair Salons can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Site selection is the highest-leverage decision most entrepreneurs make: it sets every other variable in motion.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Hair Salon?
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Garment District, New York City leads at 84% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Hair Salons are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garment District | New York City | 92.3% | Great | 94.3% | 89.6% |
| 2 | Little Italy | New York City | 92.3% | Great | 94.3% | 89.6% |
| 3 | Carnegie Hill | New York City | 91.9% | Great | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| 4 | Flatiron District | New York City | 91.9% | Great | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| 5 | Beacon Hill | Boston | 91.9% | Great | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| 6 | Chinatown | New York City | 91.7% | Great | 93.6% | 88.9% |
| 7 | Shaw | Washington DC | 91.2% | Great | 93.2% | 88.5% |
| 8 | Greenwich Village | New York City | 91.0% | Great | 92.9% | 88.3% |
| 9 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 91.0% | Great | 92.9% | 88.3% |
| 10 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 90.8% | Great | 92.7% | 88.0% |
| 11 | Central Hill | Boston | 90.6% | Great | 92.5% | 87.8% |
| 12 | Oakwood Hills | Miami | 90.3% | Great | 92.3% | 87.6% |
| 13 | Parkchester | New York City | 89.9% | Great | 91.8% | 87.1% |
| 14 | Prospect Lefferts Gardens | New York City | 89.9% | Great | 91.8% | 87.1% |
| 15 | Bethesda Center | Washington DC | 89.9% | Great | 91.8% | 87.1% |
| 16 | Truxton Circle | Washington DC | 89.9% | Great | 91.8% | 87.1% |
| 17 | Platt Park | Denver | 89.9% | Great | 91.8% | 87.1% |
| 18 | Lake Ridge | Miami | 89.7% | Great | 91.6% | 86.9% |
| 19 | West Highland | Denver | 89.7% | Great | 91.6% | 86.9% |
| 20 | Progresso Village | Miami | 89.4% | Great | 91.4% | 86.7% |
| 21 | The Port | Boston | 89.4% | Great | 91.4% | 86.7% |
| 22 | Civic Center | Denver | 89.4% | Great | 91.4% | 86.7% |
| 23 | Magoun Square | Boston | 89.2% | Great | 91.2% | 86.5% |
| 24 | Five Points | Denver | 89.2% | Great | 91.2% | 86.5% |
| 25 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 89.2% | Great | 91.2% | 86.5% |
However, the specific location is very important and there are some great locations in neighborhoods that might not appear to be a great fit.
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 5 different cities, with New York City claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- New York City: 8 neighborhoods (32% of top 25): View city guide
- Washington DC: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25): View city guide
- Denver: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25): View city guide
- Boston: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25): View city guide
- Miami: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Hair 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 the 5 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Hair 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 Hair Salon?
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring analyzes millions of data points with AI to forecast business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods. The difference between the best and worst blocks within a single top-ranked neighborhood can be as large as the gap between the #1 and #25 neighborhoods on this list.
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 Hair Salons.
See also: Best Cities for Hair Salon: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Hair Salons.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Denver: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Miami: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Hair Salons
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the national ranking for Hair Salons compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Hair 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.
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.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Hair Salons?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Hair Salons, and by extension, how likely a Hair Salon tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Hair Salons 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.
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.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Hair Salons?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Hair Salons are New York City (8), Washington DC (5), Denver (5). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Hair Salons in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
What makes Garment District in New York City the best neighborhood for Hair Salons?
Garment District in New York City ranks #1 for Hair Salons with 84% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics (fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending), strong demographic alignment with Hair Salon customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1907 neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Hair Salons. 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 Hair Salons in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Hair Salons average 83.0% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 72.0%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 53.0%: representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.
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 walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Hair Salons across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. 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.