National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Laundromat

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Laundromats (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
Published: 2026-10-05T00:00:00-05:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Laundromats. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

October 5, 2026•18 min read

Our 2026 analysis of neighborhoods across 24 US metros shows Carroll Gardens in New York City as the top location to open a Laundromat: 83% survivability puts it ahead of every other neighborhood in the country. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Laundromats 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: 2026-10-05 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: Carroll Gardens, New York City: 83% survivability for Laundromat

Neighborhoods analyzed: 1907 across 22 major US cities

National average survivability: 71.9% for Laundromats

Top-25 average: 82.8%: 10.9 points 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
Frequently asked questions

How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Laundromats?

Analyzing 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Laundromats significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 82.8% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 71.9%.

This 10.9-point advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is: choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.

What separates the top neighborhoods for Laundromats from the national average is not simply higher foot traffic: it is a favorable ratio of consumer spending on this category to competitive supply. The 10.9-point advantage that top neighborhoods hold is built on structural conditions: the right consumer demographics, manageable competition density, and mobility patterns that route target customers past the storefront. Our analysis covers businesses serving the 24 largest metros in America.

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 Laundromats 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 Laundromat?

Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Carroll Gardens, New York City leads at 83% in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Laundromats are:

#	Neighborhood	City	Avg Survival	Tier	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Carroll Gardens	New York City	83.3%	Great	84.0%	73.6%
2	Chinatown	New York City	83.3%	Good	83.6%	83.1%
3	Piedmont Avenue	San Francisco	83.2%	Great	84.0%	80.4%
4	Porter Square	Boston	83.2%	Average	83.6%	82.2%
5	Teele Square	Boston	83.2%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
6	Cobble Hill	New York City	83.1%	Good	84.0%	77.2%
7	Palmer Square	Chicago	83.1%	Average	84.0%	82.2%
8	Tropico	Los Angeles	83.0%	Great	84.0%	81.8%
9	Roscoe Village	Chicago	83.0%	Great	84.0%	79.5%
10	Lowry Hill East	Minneapolis	83.0%	Great	84.0%	80.4%
11	Old Town	Chicago	82.8%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
12	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	82.8%	Average	83.1%	80.8%
13	Lyndale	Minneapolis	82.8%	Great	84.0%	80.4%
14	Bedford-Stuyvesant	New York City	82.7%	Great	84.0%	60.2%
15	Carnegie Hill	New York City	82.7%	Good	84.0%	70.0%
16	Benton Park West	St. Louis	82.7%	Good	84.0%	81.3%
17	Riverside	Boston	82.7%	Great	84.0%	73.6%
18	Harvard Heights	Los Angeles	82.6%	Great	84.0%	75.9%
19	Koreatown	Los Angeles	82.6%	Good	84.0%	77.2%
20	Tower Grove East	St. Louis	82.6%	Great	84.0%	81.3%
21	Platt Park	Denver	82.6%	Good	84.0%	77.2%
22	Newbold	Philadelphia	82.5%	Great	84.0%	62.4%
23	McGinley Square	New York City	82.5%	Great	84.0%	60.6%
24	Larchmont	Los Angeles	82.5%	Average	83.1%	81.8%
25	Lorin	San Francisco	82.5%	Great	84.0%	76.8%

Still, specific site selection matters, since some of the best-performing blocks can be found in neighborhoods that might not look ideal at first glance.

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 6 of the top spots (24%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

New York City: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25): View city guide
Los Angeles: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25): View city guide
Boston: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
Chicago: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
San Francisco: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Minneapolis: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
St. Louis: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Denver: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Philadelphia: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Laundromats 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 Laundromats 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 Laundromat?

National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. StreetSpring uses AI to predict business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods (trusted by real estate professionals and entrepreneurs nationwide) and can help you find out the future success of your business before it opens. Block-level conditions within any neighborhood can shift survivability by 10 to 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 Laundromats.

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

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Laundromats

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Laundromats average 82.8% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 71.9%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 10.9 points: representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.

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 Laundromats. 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.

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

The national neighborhood ranking for Laundromats 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 is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Laundromats?

City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Laundromats 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?

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 Laundromats. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block: address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.

What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Laundromat?

The best neighborhoods for Laundromats share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical Laundromat customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Laundromats combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 71.9%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Laundromats?

The cities most represented in the top 25 for Laundromats are New York City (6), Los Angeles (4), Boston (3). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Laundromats in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros 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: New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Washington DC, St. Louis, Denver, Philadelphia.

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 Laundromats 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.

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