National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Pet Grooming Shop
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Pet Grooming Shops. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Tysons in Washington DC offers the highest survivability for Pet Grooming Shop operators at 95%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 5 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Pet Grooming Shops exist across diverse markets. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the survivability score for a specific address.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Reviewed and updated: May 16, 2026 — Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Tysons, Washington DC — 95% survivability for Pet Grooming Shop
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 81.7% for Pet Grooming Shops
- Top-25 average: 91.4% — 9.8% 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 Pet Grooming Shops?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Pet Grooming Shops significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 91.4% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 81.7%.
This 9.8% 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 Pet Grooming Shops 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 9.8% 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. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans.
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 Pet Grooming Shops can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Survivability data consistently shows location accounts for more variance in business outcomes than any other controllable factor.
Which US neighborhoods are best for opening a Pet Grooming Shop?
| Signal | Top-quartile neighborhood pattern | Bottom-quartile neighborhood pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime population concentration | Mixed-use neighborhoods with strong daytime employment density (LEHD LODES > 8K jobs/sq mi). | Pure-residential neighborhoods where daytime population drops below 30% of resident count. |
| Storefront vacancy + churn signal | Neighborhoods with low recent vacancy and steady operator continuity in similar subtypes. | Neighborhoods with elevated commercial vacancy or repeated tenant turnover in the same storefronts. |
| Median household income alignment | Neighborhoods where median household income fits the subtype's typical customer profile (income elasticity matches). | Neighborhoods where income is either too low for the price tier or too high for the value-perception band. |
Why these neighborhoods rank highest
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tysons, Washington DC leads at 95% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Pet Grooming Shops are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tysons | Washington DC | 95.4% | Great | 97.0% | 93.2% |
| 2 | Kennedy Park | Chicago | 93.1% | Great | 95.0% | 90.9% |
| 3 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 92.8% | Great | 94.6% | 90.5% |
| 4 | Union | St. Louis | 92.4% | Great | 94.3% | 90.2% |
| 5 | Southwest | Chicago | 92.4% | Great | 94.2% | 90.1% |
| 6 | Morgan Park | Chicago | 92.2% | Great | 94.1% | 90.0% |
| 7 | Rogers Park | Chicago | 92.2% | Great | 94.0% | 89.9% |
| 8 | Washington | St. Louis | 92.2% | Great | 94.0% | 89.9% |
| 9 | Peninsula | Los Angeles | 92.1% | Great | 93.9% | 89.8% |
| 10 | Roseland | Chicago | 92.0% | Great | 93.9% | 89.8% |
| 11 | Kenwood | Chicago | 91.8% | Great | 93.6% | 89.5% |
| 12 | River North | Chicago | 91.1% | Great | 93.0% | 88.9% |
| 13 | West Village | Chicago | 91.1% | Great | 93.0% | 88.9% |
| 14 | Troy | St. Louis | 91.1% | Great | 92.9% | 88.8% |
| 15 | Margate Park | Chicago | 90.8% | Great | 92.6% | 88.5% |
| 16 | Harbor Drive | Miami | 90.7% | Great | 92.5% | 88.4% |
| 17 | West Town | Chicago | 90.7% | Great | 92.5% | 88.4% |
| 18 | Noble Square | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 92.4% | 88.3% |
| 19 | Wildwood | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 92.2% | 88.1% |
| 20 | Andersonville | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 92.2% | 88.0% |
| 21 | North Center | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 92.1% | 88.0% |
| 22 | The Villa | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 92.0% | 87.9% |
| 23 | Budlong Woods | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 92.0% | 87.9% |
| 24 | Cabrini Green | Chicago | 90.1% | Great | 92.0% | 87.9% |
| 25 | Edgewater | Chicago | 90.1% | Great | 91.9% | 87.8% |
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's true of every top-ranked US neighborhood
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 5 different cities, with Chicago claiming 19 of the top spots (76%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Chicago: 19 neighborhoods (76% of top 25) — View city guide
- St. Louis: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 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 Pet Grooming Shops 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.
How transit access shapes survival
The concentration of 19 top-ranked neighborhoods in Chicago (76% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that Chicago's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for Pet Grooming Shops. Operators targeting this category should treat Chicago neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
Turning the neighborhood ranking into a location decision for a Pet Grooming Shop
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. Entrepreneurs and commercial real estate agents in 24 major metros trust StreetSpring's survivability predictions to make smarter site-selection decisions. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, specific block selection can vary survivability by 10–20 percentage points.
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 Pet Grooming Shops.
Filtering the list to your actual constraints
See also: Best Cities for Pet Grooming Shop — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Pet Grooming Shops.
Which Subtypes Thrive Alongside Pet Grooming Shops
Pet Grooming Shop success and broader neighborhood quality often correlate. Below are top, middle, and bottom-ranked neighborhoods for Pet Grooming Shops along with what else thrives in each:
Tysons, Washington DC — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Pet Grooming Shops (95% survivability for Pet Grooming Shop) Other business types that thrive in Tysons:
- Georgian Restaurant (96% survivability)
- Veterinary Clinic (96% survivability)
- Portuguese Restaurant (96% survivability)
Portola-Park, Los Angeles — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (82% survivability for Pet Grooming Shop) Other business types that thrive in Portola-Park:
- Asian Fusion Restaurant (85% survivability)
- Syrian Restaurant (83% survivability)
- American Restaurant (83% survivability)
Belmont, Philadelphia — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (71% survivability for Pet Grooming Shop) Other business types that thrive in Belmont:
- Russian Restaurant (78% survivability)
- Juice & Smoothie Bar (78% survivability)
- Scandinavian Restaurant (78% survivability)
These cross-subtype patterns show up consistently — the strongest neighborhoods for Pet Grooming Shops aren't one-trick markets.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- St. Louis: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Miami: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Pet Grooming Shops
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Pet Grooming Shops?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Pet Grooming Shops 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.
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 Pet Grooming Shops. 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 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.
Are the best neighborhoods for Pet Grooming Shops in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Pet Grooming Shops in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 5 cities in the current dataset. As coverage expands, this breakdown may shift. The fundamental driver is the competitive-to-spending ratio at the address level, which can favor strong locations in both large and smaller markets.
How does the national ranking for Pet Grooming Shops compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Pet Grooming Shops 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.
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 Pet Grooming Shops?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Pet Grooming Shops are Chicago (19), St. Louis (3), Washington DC (1). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Pet Grooming Shops in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
Can a Pet Grooming Shop succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Pet Grooming Shops 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.
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 Pet Grooming Shops across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.