National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Massage Therapy Clinic

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

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Our 2026 analysis of neighborhoods across 24 US metros shows Thornton Park in Orlando as the top location to open a Massage Therapy Clinic — 80% 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 Massage Therapy Clinics 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: 2026-09-01 by Bobby 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: Thornton Park, Orlando — 80% survivability for Massage Therapy Clinic
  • Neighborhoods analyzed: 8583 across 24 major US cities
  • National average survivability: 73.0% for Massage Therapy Clinics
  • Top-25 average: 79.0% — 48.0% above national average
  • Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

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How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Massage Therapy Clinics?

Analyzing 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Massage Therapy Clinics significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 79.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 73.0%.

This 48.0% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.

The consumer spending patterns that support Massage Therapy Clinics vary more by neighborhood than by city — which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 48.0% difference between top neighborhoods and the national average indicates that location selection has an above-average impact on outcomes for Massage Therapy Clinics compared to categories with narrower spreads. StreetSpring pinpoints the exact survival likelihood for hundreds of business types at a 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 Massage Therapy Clinics can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

The address you choose determines your competitive exposure, customer flow, and spending potential simultaneously.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Massage Therapy Clinic?

Massage Therapy Clinics: Survivability Range — Best, Middle & Last Ranked Box = best-to-challenging range · White line = neighborhood average 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% Survivability Score (%) Best: 86.6% Avg: 84.0% Low: 81.2% Thornton Park Orlando Highest Top Score Best: 84.1% Avg: 81.5% Low: 78.7% Buckman Portland Middle Top Score Best: 83.5% Avg: 80.8% Low: 78.0% Loring Heights Atlanta Lowest Top Score

Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Thornton Park, Orlando leads at 80% in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Massage Therapy Clinics are:

#NeighborhoodCityAvg SurvivalTierBest LocationsChallenging Locations
1Thornton ParkOrlando84.0%Great86.6%81.2%
2Grant ParkPortland83.0%Great85.6%80.2%
3Adair ParkAtlanta82.7%Great85.3%79.9%
4OakwoodSan Antonio82.7%Great85.3%79.9%
5Ponce de Leon CourtAtlanta82.5%Great85.1%79.7%
6Lake Eola HeightsOrlando82.5%Great85.1%79.7%
7Colonialtown SouthOrlando82.4%Great85.0%79.6%
8South EolaOrlando81.7%Great84.3%78.9%
9Sullivan's GulchPortland81.7%Great84.3%78.9%
10Laudergate IslesMiami81.5%Great84.1%78.7%
11Buckhead VillageAtlanta81.5%Great84.1%78.7%
12Woods of DeerfieldSan Antonio81.5%Great84.1%78.7%
13BuckmanPortland81.5%Great84.1%78.7%
14Bon AirTampa Bay81.4%Great84.1%78.6%
15Greater Corona VillagePhoenix81.3%Great84.0%78.5%
16Dolphin IslesMiami81.3%Great84.0%78.5%
17Park PromenadePhoenix81.1%Great83.8%78.3%
18MerrifieldWashington DC81.0%Great83.7%78.2%
19West ClairemontAtlanta81.0%Great83.6%78.2%
20Greenbrier CloverdaleDenver81.0%Great83.6%78.2%
21Crescent VillagePhoenix81.0%Great83.6%78.2%
22DeerfieldSan Antonio81.0%Great83.6%78.2%
23CherryCharlotte81.0%Great83.6%78.2%
24FranconiaWashington DC81.0%Great83.6%78.2%
25Loring HeightsAtlanta80.8%Great83.5%78.0%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data to make sure that there have not been major changes.

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 Atlanta claiming 5 of the top spots (20%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

This distribution has practical implications for Massage Therapy Clinics 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 Massage Therapy Clinics 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 Massage Therapy Clinic?

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 Massage Therapy Clinics.

See also: Best Cities for Massage Therapy Clinic — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Massage Therapy Clinics.

**Why location matters:** The national 5-year survival rate for the Health Care, Social Assistance sector, which includes Massage Therapy Clinics, is **61.8%** per BLS Business Employment Dynamics (March 2025). StreetSpring's metro-level results span **72%-74%** — **2 percentage points** of site-quality variation the national figure can't surface.

Visual Data

Bar chart ranking 24 US metros by Massage Therapy Clinic survivability score — Dallas highest at 74.3, Philadelphia lowest at 72.4.
How Massage Therapy Clinics survive across major US metros. Dallas ranks #1 at 74.3, with Philadelphia lowest at 72.4 — a 1.85-point spread across 24 cities. Strong cities tend to anchor strong neighborhoods.
US map showing Massage Therapy Clinic survivability score across 24 metros; Dallas highest at 74, Philadelphia lowest at 72.
US map of Massage Therapy Clinic survivability by metro — darker green = higher score. Dallas highest at 74, Philadelphia lowest at 72. 24 metros plotted.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Massage Therapy Clinics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Thornton Park in Orlando the best neighborhood for Massage Therapy Clinics?

Thornton Park in Orlando ranks #1 for Massage Therapy Clinics with 80% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics — fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending — strong demographic alignment with Massage Therapy Clinic customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Massage Therapy Clinics?

The cities most represented in the top 25 for Massage Therapy Clinics are Atlanta (5), Orlando (4), Portland (3). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Massage Therapy Clinics in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. Our analysis covers 8583 neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Massage Therapy Clinics. 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 Massage Therapy Clinics in top neighborhoods?

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Massage Therapy Clinics average 79.0% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 73.0%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 48.0% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.

How does the national ranking for Massage Therapy Clinics compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Massage Therapy Clinics 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.

Can a Massage Therapy Clinic succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?

Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Massage Therapy Clinics 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.

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

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

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 Massage Therapy Clinics across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.