National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Physical Therapy Clinic
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Physical Therapy Clinics. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Tenderloin in San Francisco ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Physical Therapy Clinic, with 84% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 7 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Physical 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: 2026-08-31 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: Tenderloin, San Francisco — 84% survivability for Physical Therapy Clinic
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 78.0% for Physical Therapy Clinics
- Top-25 average: 83.0% — 56.0% 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 Physical Therapy Clinics?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Physical Therapy Clinics significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 83.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 78.0%.
This 56.0% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
Physical Therapy Clinics 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 San Francisco, New York City, Boston reflects this pattern. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Physical Therapy Clinics survivability at the address level.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 7 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Physical Therapy Clinics can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Where you open matters more than anything else.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Physical Therapy Clinic?
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tenderloin, San Francisco leads at 84% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Physical Therapy Clinics are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenderloin | San Francisco | 77.8% | Good | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| 2 | Carroll Gardens | New York City | 77.3% | Good | 79.5% | 74.5% |
| 3 | Chinatown | San Francisco | 77.3% | Good | 79.5% | 74.5% |
| 4 | Nob Hill | San Francisco | 77.1% | Good | 79.3% | 74.3% |
| 5 | Hollywood | Portland | 76.7% | Good | 78.9% | 73.9% |
| 6 | Park Slope | New York City | 76.5% | Good | 78.7% | 73.7% |
| 7 | Hayes Valley | San Francisco | 76.3% | Good | 78.5% | 73.6% |
| 8 | Yerba Buena | San Francisco | 76.2% | Good | 78.4% | 73.4% |
| 9 | Russian Hill | San Francisco | 76.0% | Good | 78.2% | 73.3% |
| 10 | Astoria | New York City | 75.9% | Good | 78.1% | 73.1% |
| 11 | Cambridge | Boston | 75.9% | Good | 78.1% | 73.1% |
| 12 | Concourse | New York City | 75.9% | Good | 78.1% | 73.1% |
| 13 | Dupont Circle | Washington DC | 75.9% | Good | 78.1% | 73.1% |
| 14 | Riverside | Baltimore | 75.8% | Good | 78.1% | 73.1% |
| 15 | Alamo Square | San Francisco | 75.7% | Good | 77.9% | 72.9% |
| 16 | Marina | San Francisco | 75.4% | Good | 77.6% | 72.7% |
| 17 | Dilworth | Charlotte | 75.4% | Good | 77.6% | 72.6% |
| 18 | Cow Hollow | San Francisco | 75.3% | Good | 77.5% | 72.6% |
| 19 | Riverside | Boston | 75.3% | Good | 77.5% | 72.5% |
| 20 | High Bridge | New York City | 75.1% | Good | 77.3% | 72.4% |
| 21 | South Beach | San Francisco | 75.1% | Good | 77.3% | 72.4% |
| 22 | North Beach | San Francisco | 75.0% | Good | 77.2% | 72.2% |
| 23 | Bayside | New York City | 74.9% | Good | 77.1% | 72.1% |
| 24 | Canton | Baltimore | 74.8% | Good | 77.0% | 72.0% |
| 25 | Lakewide | San Francisco | 74.8% | Good | 77.0% | 72.0% |
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 7 different cities, with San Francisco claiming 12 of the top spots (48%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- San Francisco: 12 neighborhoods (48% of top 25) — View city guide
- New York City: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25) — View city guide
- Boston: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Baltimore: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Portland: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Physical 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 concentration of 12 top-ranked neighborhoods in San Francisco (48% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that San Francisco's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for Physical Therapy Clinics. Operators targeting this category should treat San Francisco neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Physical Therapy Clinic?
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's AI-driven platform has studied businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans, making its survivability predictions the most empirically grounded in the market. 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 Physical Therapy Clinics.
See also: Best Cities for Physical Therapy Clinic — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Physical Therapy Clinics.
Cross-Subtype Synergy Across the Spectrum
The strongest neighborhoods for Physical Therapy Clinics are also strong for several adjacent business types — useful context if you're considering a portfolio of locations or weighing complementary subtypes:
Lakeshore, San Francisco — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (66% survivability for Physical Therapy Clinic) Other business types that thrive in Lakeshore:
- Bangladeshi Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Russian Restaurant (81% survivability)
- Music Store (80% survivability)
Overlea, Baltimore — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (53% survivability for Physical Therapy Clinic) Other business types that thrive in Overlea:
- Italian Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Kosher Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Ukrainian Restaurant (81% survivability)
Check the cross-subtype list before signing. If a neighborhood is great for Physical Therapy Clinics but nothing else, treat that as data; if several subtypes score well together, the neighborhood-level signal is robust.
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Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Portland: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Baltimore: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- San Francisco: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Physical Therapy Clinics
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What demographic factors drive survivability for Physical Therapy Clinics?
For Physical Therapy Clinics, StreetSpring's model incorporates neighborhood-level demographic data including population density, median household income, employment rates, and consumer spending on this specific category. These factors vary by business type — the demographic profile that drives survivability for Physical Therapy Clinic customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Physical Therapy Clinics?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Physical Therapy Clinics — and by extension, how likely a Physical Therapy Clinic tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Physical Therapy Clinics 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.
How does the national ranking for Physical Therapy Clinics compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Physical 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 Physical Therapy Clinic succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Physical 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 does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Physical Therapy Clinics specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Physical Therapy Clinics by analyzing the competitive density of existing Physical Therapy Clinics within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Physical Therapy Clinics in that location, the vacancy and tenant mix around the site, and hundreds of additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Physical Therapy Clinic surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1426 neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Physical 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.
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.
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 Physical 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 1426 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.