What is the best neighborhood in Portland to open a Tanning Salon?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Portland to open a Tanning Salon is Sunnyside, ranked #1 at 84.3% Best and 76.2% Typical. 4 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

What is the average survivability for Tanning Salon across Portland's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods in Portland, the average projected chance that a Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 63.7% Typical. Sunnyside, ranked #1, is at 76.2% Typical.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Tanning Salon in Portland?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Portland for Tanning Salon include Roseway (ranked last, at 57.3% Best and 54.0% Typical), Eastmoreland, and Russell. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.

What should I consider when opening a Tanning Salon in Portland?

The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Tanning Salon survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, housing vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

Survivability Rankings for Tanning Salon in Portland

Q: Where in Portland would a Tanning Salon make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each Portland address you are weighing.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Portland neighborhoods to open a Tanning Salon, on Best, from Sunnyside (84.3% survival) to Roseway (57.3%).

September 22, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space

#1 Neighborhood: Sunnyside: 84.3% Best, 76.2% Typical for Tanning Salon

The range inside Sunnyside: the best locations reach 88.2% and the most challenging sit at 56.6%, a spread of 31.6 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it

Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 4 of 47 ranked

Average across the 47 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 63.7% for Tanning Salons

Most challenging area: Roseway: 57.3% Best, 54.0% Typical

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Tanning Salon Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Tanning Salon Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Tanning Salon a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Portland, Sunnyside ranks #1 for opening a Tanning Salon, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.3% Best and 76.2% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Roseway, at 57.3% Best and 54.0% Typical. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Portland to Open a Tanning Salon?

Sunnyside ranks #1 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods in and around Portland for Tanning Salon survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.3% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	Best	Typical	Worst
1	Sunnyside	Portland	84.3%	76.2%	71.0%
2	Central Beaverton	Portland	82.8%	74.9%	69.0%
3	Greenway	Portland	77.6%	70.6%	63.6%
4	Hayden Island	Portland	76.8%	70.2%	63.5%
5	Concordia	Portland	75.8%	68.7%	61.7%
6	Arbor Lodge	Portland	75.6%	69.6%	63.6%
7	Downtown	Portland	75.2%	67.5%	59.8%
8	Parkrose	Portland	75.1%	68.2%	61.4%
9	Hazelwood	Portland	75.0%	68.2%	61.5%
10	Kerns	Portland	74.4%	68.4%	62.5%

Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.

A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

The ranking runs on Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where in or Around Portland Would a Tanning Salon Make the Most Money?

Where a Tanning Salon would make the most money in or around Portland comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Sunnyside is ranked #1 for Tanning Salon survivability, at 84.3% Best and 76.2% Typical; Roseway is ranked last of the 47, at 57.3% Best and 54.0% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening a Tanning Salon in Portland requires careful location choice. Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 63.7% Typical. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Tanning Salon in or Around Portland?

When selecting a location for a Tanning Salon in or around Portland, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. 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.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Where in or Around Portland Should I Start a Tanning Salon?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Sunnyside, Central Beaverton, and Greenway, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Roseway, Eastmoreland, and Russell. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Portland to Open a Tanning Salon?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Tanning Salon in Portland is Sunnyside, at 84.3% Best and 76.2% Typical, followed by Central Beaverton and Greenway. 4 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

Can a Tanning Salon Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Portland?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Tanning Salon Rankings in Portland Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Portland.

Is a Tanning Salon a Good Tenant for Portland Landlords?

In Sunnyside, the projected chance that a new Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 76.2% Typical and 84.3% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Tanning Salon in Portland

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Sunnyside, a Tanning Salon has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.3% Best. In Central Beaverton, it is 82.8% Best, and in Greenway, 77.6% Best. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Portland for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Portland to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Portland.

Business Survivability Rankings: Portland: See how Tanning Salon compares to all other business types in Portland
Best Cities to Open a Tanning Salon in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Tanning Salon
Business Survivability in Sunnyside, Portland: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Central Beaverton, Portland: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Greenway, Portland: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Portland are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Portland

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.

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