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.
Tenderloin (San Francisco) ranks #1 nationally for Physical Therapy Clinic survivability in 2026, with a 78% chance of success for new entrants. 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.
Reviewed: April 29, 2026 by Bobby Koons, StreetSpring founder
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Tenderloin, San Francisco — 78% survivability for Physical Therapy Clinic
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 65.4% for Physical Therapy Clinics
- Top-25 average: 75.9% — 10.5% 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
Neighborhood-by-neighborhood survivability for Physical Therapy Clinics nationwide
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 75.9% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 65.4%.
Why some metros dominate this business's leaderboard
This 10.5% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
Where the surprising outliers come from
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.
Location shapes survivability more than branding, pricing, or operational quality — the data is unambiguous on this point.
Top US neighborhoods to open a Physical Therapy Clinic
| 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. |
| Subtype-specific density saturation | Neighborhoods with the subtype below the optimal density curve — room for a new entrant without cannibalizing demand. | Neighborhoods at or past the saturation point for the subtype, where new entrants face zero-sum competition. |
| 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. |
What competitive moat each top neighborhood has
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tenderloin, San Francisco leads at 78% 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% |
Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, block-level survivability can vary by 10–20 percentage points depending on competitive conditions at the exact address.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Common signals across top-performing neighborhoods
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.
How transit access shapes survival
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?
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. Our analysis draws on one of the largest proprietary commercial real estate datasets available, spanning 24 US metros and 130+ business categories. 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 Physical Therapy Clinics.
Using the ranking to negotiate a better lease
See also: Best Cities for Physical Therapy Clinic — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Physical Therapy Clinics.
Which Subtypes Thrive Alongside Physical Therapy Clinics
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.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Portland: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Baltimore: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Charlotte: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- New York City: 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
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.
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 Physical 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.
Are the best neighborhoods for Physical Therapy Clinics in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Physical Therapy Clinics in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 7 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.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Physical Therapy Clinic?
The best neighborhoods for Physical Therapy Clinics 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 Physical Therapy Clinic customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Physical Therapy Clinics combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 65.4%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
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, mobility data, and 80+ additional factors.
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.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Physical Therapy Clinics?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Physical Therapy Clinics are San Francisco (12), New York City (6), Boston (2). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Physical Therapy Clinics 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.
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.