National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Tanning Salon
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Tanning Salons. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Downtown in Tampa Bay ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Tanning Salon, with 81% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 5 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Tanning Salons exist across diverse markets. Static rankings can't capture every recent change in competition or foot traffic, which is why StreetSpring's real-time tool is the best place to check today's survivability score for a particular location.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: May 5, 2026 by Bobby Koons, StreetSpring founder — updated weekly
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Downtown, Tampa Bay — 81% survivability for Tanning Salon
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 68.5% for Tanning Salons
- Top-25 average: 78.8% — 10.2% 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 neighborhoods rank nationwide for Tanning Salons
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Tanning Salons significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 78.8% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 68.5%.
What the nationwide score spread means for owners
This 10.2% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
Why some metros dominate this business's leaderboard
For a Tanning Salon, the survivability advantage of a top-ranked neighborhood (averaging 78.8% versus the national average of 68.5%) translates directly into a longer survival horizon and a stronger revenue capture position. StreetSpring's model identifies Tanning Salons survivability as particularly sensitive to the competitive density of direct and indirect competitors within a quarter-mile radius of the specific address.
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 Tanning Salons can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
The right location can make a business; the wrong one can break it.
Which US neighborhoods are best for opening a Tanning Salon?
| Comparison factor | Where high-survivability neighborhoods excel | Where lower-survivability neighborhoods fall short |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary subtype clustering | Neighborhoods with multiple complementary subtypes within 2 blocks (e.g., fitness + smoothie + athletic apparel). | Neighborhoods where the subtype is isolated from complementary anchors, requiring all foot-traffic to be destination-driven. |
| Walk Score + foot-traffic alignment | Neighborhoods where Walk Score (90+) matches actual measured pedestrian volume — not just street-grid promise. | High Walk Score scores driven by transit density but with sparse street-level retail engagement. |
| 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. |
Where the demand signal is strongest
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Downtown, Tampa Bay leads at 81% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Tanning Salons are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown | Tampa Bay | 81.1% | Great | 83.2% | 79.0% |
| 2 | Tenderloin | San Francisco | 80.5% | Great | 82.6% | 78.3% |
| 3 | North Hyde Park | Tampa Bay | 80.2% | Great | 82.3% | 78.0% |
| 4 | Park Slope | New York City | 79.9% | Good | 82.0% | 77.8% |
| 5 | Kerns | Portland | 79.5% | Good | 81.6% | 77.4% |
| 6 | Little Italy | New York City | 79.4% | Good | 81.4% | 77.2% |
| 7 | Temescal | San Francisco | 79.3% | Good | 81.4% | 77.1% |
| 8 | Richmond | Portland | 79.1% | Good | 81.2% | 76.9% |
| 9 | Yerba Buena | San Francisco | 79.1% | Good | 81.1% | 76.9% |
| 10 | Hoboken | New York City | 79.0% | Good | 81.1% | 76.8% |
| 11 | Cobble Hill | New York City | 78.8% | Good | 80.9% | 76.7% |
| 12 | West Riverfront | Tampa Bay | 78.8% | Good | 80.9% | 76.6% |
| 13 | Brooklyn Heights | New York City | 78.8% | Good | 80.8% | 76.6% |
| 14 | Boerum Hill | New York City | 78.4% | Good | 80.5% | 76.3% |
| 15 | Chinatown | San Francisco | 78.3% | Good | 80.4% | 76.2% |
| 16 | Sunnyside | Portland | 78.3% | Good | 80.4% | 76.2% |
| 17 | East Harlem | New York City | 78.2% | Good | 80.3% | 76.1% |
| 18 | Oak Lawn | Dallas | 78.1% | Good | 80.2% | 76.0% |
| 19 | Gowanus | New York City | 78.1% | Good | 80.2% | 75.9% |
| 20 | Clearview | Dallas | 78.1% | Good | 80.1% | 75.9% |
| 21 | NoHo | New York City | 77.9% | Good | 80.0% | 75.7% |
| 22 | Shafter | San Francisco | 77.9% | Good | 80.0% | 75.7% |
| 23 | Garment District | New York City | 77.8% | Good | 79.9% | 75.7% |
| 24 | The Waterfront | New York City | 77.8% | Good | 79.9% | 75.7% |
| 25 | Hillcrest | New York City | 77.6% | Good | 79.7% | 75.5% |
Still, specific site selection matters, since some of the best-performing blocks can be found in neighborhoods that might not look ideal at first glance.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What do the top neighborhoods nationwide have in common?
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 5 different cities, with New York City claiming 12 of the top spots (48%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- New York City: 12 neighborhoods (48% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Francisco: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25) — View city guide
- Tampa Bay: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Portland: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Dallas: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Tanning Salons 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 income-and-density pattern
The concentration of 12 top-ranked neighborhoods in New York City (48% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that New York City's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for Tanning Salons. Operators targeting this category should treat New York City neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
How to apply this ranking when choosing where to open a Tanning Salon
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. Powered by advanced AI, StreetSpring predicts how businesses will perform in neighborhoods across the country. 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 Tanning Salons.
Using the ranking to negotiate a better lease
See also: Best Cities for Tanning Salon — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Tanning Salons.
Synergy Patterns: Subtypes That Cluster Together
The strongest neighborhoods for Tanning Salons are also strong for several adjacent business types — useful context if you're considering a portfolio of locations or weighing complementary subtypes:
Downtown, Tampa Bay — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Tanning Salons (81% survivability for Tanning Salon) Other business types that thrive in Downtown:
- Pet Grooming Shop (87% survivability)
- Bangladeshi Restaurant (87% survivability)
- Chinese Restaurant (87% survivability)
When several subtypes score well in the same neighborhood, that's a stronger signal than any single subtype's score in isolation. Use both views.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Portland: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Dallas: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Tampa Bay: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- San Francisco: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Tanning Salons
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Tanning Salons. 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 type of neighborhood is best for opening a Tanning Salon?
The best neighborhoods for Tanning Salons 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 Tanning Salon customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Tanning Salons combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 68.5%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
What is the typical survivability range for Tanning Salons in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Tanning Salons average 78.8% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 68.5%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 10.2% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.
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 Tanning Salons. 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 should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Tanning Salons?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Tanning Salons — and by extension, how likely a Tanning Salon tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Tanning Salons 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 StreetSpring calculate survivability for Tanning Salons specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Tanning Salons by analyzing the competitive density of existing Tanning Salons within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Tanning Salons in that location, mobility patterns that determine likely customer flow, and 80+ additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Tanning Salon surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
Can a Tanning Salon succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Tanning Salons 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.
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 Tanning Salons 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.