National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Mixed Martial Arts Studio

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Mixed Martial Arts Studios (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 24 US metros in this ranking for Mixed Martial Arts Studios. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

April 28, 2026•20 min read

Our 2026 analysis of ranked neighborhoods across major US metros shows Blandtown in Atlanta as the top location to open a Mixed Martial Arts Studio, with 83.7% survivability at a typical address. The top 26 neighborhoods nationwide span 9 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Mixed Martial Arts Studios 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: 2026-10-23 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: Blandtown, Atlanta: 83.7% survivability at a typical address for Mixed Martial Arts Studio

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: 1,947 across 24 major US cities

Average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods: 66.4% at a typical address for Mixed Martial Arts Studios

Top-26 average: 81.7% at a typical address, 15.3 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 26 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 Mixed Martial Arts Studios?

Across 1,947 ranked neighborhoods in 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 26 neighborhoods for Mixed Martial Arts Studios averaging 81.7% survivability at a typical address, against 66.4% for the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods.

This 15.3-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 Mixed Martial Arts Studios specifically, StreetSpring's model reads competitive density within the immediate trade area alongside local consumer spending on the category. The 15.3-point gap between the top-ranked neighborhoods and the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address, shows how far the projection for Mixed Martial Arts Studios moves from one neighborhood to the next. StreetSpring generates these results using its proprietary prediction system, tailored to each business and location.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 26 neighborhoods represent 9 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Mixed Martial Arts Studios can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Every site-selection decision starts with location, the one factor you can check before you sign a lease.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Mixed Martial Arts Studio?

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. Blandtown, Atlanta leads at 83.7% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 26 neighborhoods nationwide for Mixed Martial Arts Studios are:

Scores for Mixed Martial Arts Studios run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 332 of the 1,947 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	Blandtown	Atlanta	83.7%	Great	84.0%	82.2%
2	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	82.9%	Great	84.0%	79.0%
3	Serenity Ridge	Denver	82.8%	Great	84.0%	81.3%
3	Platt Park	Denver	82.8%	Great	84.0%	77.2%
5	Jefferson Park	Denver	82.6%	Great	84.0%	79.5%
5	Whiteoak	Charlotte	82.6%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
7	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	82.4%	Great	84.0%	73.6%
8	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	82.2%	Great	84.0%	79.5%
8	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	82.2%	Great	84.0%	71.4%
10	Highland	Denver	81.9%	Great	84.0%	74.1%
11	North Charlotte	Charlotte	81.8%	Good	84.0%	78.6%
11	Fitzsimons	Denver	81.8%	Great	84.0%	71.4%
13	Cunningham	Chicago	81.7%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
14	West Colfax	Denver	81.3%	Great	84.0%	66.9%
15	Woodland	Seattle	81.2%	Great	84.0%	75.4%
16	Grant Park	Atlanta	81.1%	Great	84.0%	66.9%
16	Woodhaven	Dallas	81.1%	Great	84.0%	66.4%
16	Eckington	Washington DC	81.1%	Great	83.6%	69.2%
19	Kirkman South	Orlando	80.9%	Good	84.0%	75.4%
19	Midtown	Houston	80.9%	Great	84.0%	61.0%
19	Pleasant Plains	Washington DC	80.9%	Great	84.0%	71.0%
22	Woodgate	Denver	80.8%	Great	84.0%	70.0%
22	Chaffee Park	Denver	80.8%	Great	84.0%	63.8%
22	Edgewood	Washington DC	80.8%	Good	84.0%	72.3%
25	Old Fourth Ward	Atlanta	80.7%	Great	84.0%	66.0%
25	Truxton Circle	Washington DC	80.7%	Good	82.6%	74.1%

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 26 neighborhoods span 9 different cities, with Denver claiming 9 of the top spots (35%).

Breakdown of top 26 neighborhoods by city:

Denver: 9 neighborhoods (35% of top 26): View city guide
Washington DC: 6 neighborhoods (23% of top 26): View city guide
Atlanta: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 26): View city guide
Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 26): View city guide
Charlotte: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 26): View city guide
Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide
Seattle: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide
Dallas: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide
Houston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Mixed Martial Arts Studios operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 26 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-26 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 9 cities represented in the top 26 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Mixed Martial Arts Studios 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 Mixed Martial Arts Studio?

While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's AI models project the survivability of businesses across the ranked neighborhoods of major U.S. metros, so agents and entrepreneurs can check an address before opening day. 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 26 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 Mixed Martial Arts Studios.

See also: Best Cities for Mixed Martial Arts Studio: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Mixed Martial Arts Studios.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Mixed Martial Arts Studios

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Mixed Martial Arts Studios?

City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Mixed Martial Arts Studios 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.

Is the competitive environment for Mixed Martial Arts Studios stronger in some markets than others?

Yes, competition density for Mixed Martial Arts Studios 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.

Where can I download the underlying data?

Can a Mixed Martial Arts Studio succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 26?

Yes, the top 26 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Mixed Martial Arts Studios 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-26 list.

What makes Blandtown in Atlanta the best neighborhood for Mixed Martial Arts Studios?

Blandtown in Atlanta ranks #1 for Mixed Martial Arts Studios with 83.7% survivability at a typical address (the average in each metro file, which is what this ranking orders on). StreetSpring's model weighs competitive dynamics (direct competitors relative to available consumer spending), demographic alignment with Mixed Martial Arts Studio customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.

Are there good opportunities outside the top 26 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,947 ranked neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 26 have excellent individual locations for Mixed Martial Arts Studios. 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 26.

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 type of neighborhood is best for opening a Mixed Martial Arts Studio?

The best neighborhoods for Mixed Martial Arts Studios 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 Mixed Martial Arts Studio customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Mixed Martial Arts Studios combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods, 66.4% at a typical address. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.

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: Atlanta, Orlando, Denver, Charlotte, Washington DC, Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, Houston.

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 Mixed Martial Arts Studios 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 1947 neighborhoods across 24 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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