What is the best neighborhood in San Francisco to open a Dentist Office?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in San Francisco to open a Dentist Office is Stonestown, with 80% average survivability. 0 of 9 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Dentist Office make in the best vs. average San Francisco neighborhood?

In Stonestown, the best possible Dentist Office location in San Francisco offers approximately 5.6% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 6.8% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Dentist Office in San Francisco?

The city-wide average survivability for Dentist Office across San Francisco is 79% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Stonestown substantially outperform this average, reaching 80%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Dentist Office in San Francisco?

The most challenging neighborhoods in San Francisco for Dentist Office include Northgate with 77% average survival chance, Marina, and Lakeshore. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address.

What should I consider when opening a Dentist Office in San Francisco?

Among all factors in our model, Revenue Capture Score carries the most weight in determining long-term survivability. 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.

Survivability Rankings for Dentist Office in San Francisco

Q: Can a Dentist Office succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in San Francisco?

Yes — neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in San Francisco to open a Dentist Office, from Stonestown (80% survival) to Northga...

September 22, 2026•12 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: September 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

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

#1 Neighborhood: Stonestown — 80% average survivability for Dentist Office

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 0 of 9 analyzed

City-wide average: 79% for Dentist Offices

Most challenging area: Northgate at 77%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~5.6% more expected revenue in Stonestown

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around San Francisco, Stonestown ranks #1 for opening a Dentist Office with 80% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 81% and the most challenging locations in Stonestown at 78%. The worst neighborhoods include Northgate with 77% average chance. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around San Francisco to Open a Dentist Office?

Stonestown ranks #1 of 9 neighborhoods analyzed in and around San Francisco for Dentist Office survivability, with a 80% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Stonestown	78.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	78.0% – 80.0%
2	Parkside	78.0% – 82.0%	81.0% – 82.0%	78.0% – 79.0%
3	Portola	77.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
4	Bayview	76.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
5	Excelsior	76.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
6	Potrero Hill	76.0% – 80.0%	78.0% – 79.0%	77.0% – 78.0%
7	Lakeshore	76.0% – 80.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
8	Marina	76.0% – 80.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
9	Northgate	74.0% – 79.0%	78.0% – 80.0%	73.0% – 74.0%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →

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 San Francisco Would a Dentist Office Make the Most Money?

In Stonestown, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~5.6% more than the average location in or around San Francisco.

On the other hand, in Northgate, the worst possible location could result in making ~6.8% less than the average location in the city.

Nothing influences a business's future more than its location. Opening a Dentist Office in San Francisco requires careful location choice. Across 9 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Dentist Office is 79% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Dentist Office in or Around San Francisco?

When selecting a location for a Dentist Office in or around San Francisco, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Among all factors in our model, Revenue Capture Score carries the most weight in determining long-term survivability. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our models draw from one of the most comprehensive commercial real estate datasets ever assembled. Competition density is not inherently negative — it often signals an established customer base. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary — developed in-house over years of research. 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's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Where in or Around San Francisco Should I Start a Dentist Office?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Stonestown, Parkside, and Portola, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Northgate, Marina, and Lakeshore. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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National City Survivability: Dentist Office
National Neighborhood Survivability: Dentist Office

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in San Francisco to Open a Dentist Office?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Dentist Office in San Francisco is Stonestown with 80% average survivability, followed by Parkside and Portola. 0 of 9 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Can a Dentist Office Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in San Francisco?

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. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Dentist Office Rankings in San Francisco 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 San Francisco.

Is a Dentist Office a Good Tenant for San Francisco Landlords?

In Stonestown, StreetSpring forecasts a 78.0% – 82.0% average chance for a new Dentist Office to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Dentist Office in San Francisco

Landlords in San Francisco's top three neighborhoods for Dentist Office can expect the following average survivability for new tenants:

Stonestown: 78.0% – 82.0%
Parkside: 78.0% – 82.0%
Portola: 77.0% – 81.0%

Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: San Francisco — See how Dentist Office compares to all other business types in San Francisco
Best Cities to Open a Dentist Office in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Dentist Office
Business Survivability in Stonestown, San Francisco — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Parkside, San Francisco — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Portola, San Francisco — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for San Francisco

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

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