Business Survivability in Haller Lake, Seattle
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Haller Lake is a Veterinary Clinic with a ~82% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average.
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- Best business: a Veterinary Clinic in Haller Lake (~82% average survival rate, ~86% at best locations)
- Neighborhood rank: #27 across all neighborhoods in and around Seattle
- Neighborhood average: ~77% two-year survival across all business types
- Coverage: This ranking carries one row per business type and neighborhood. Its score is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, averaged across the price points StreetSpring scores separately in the tool (most types have 5). The 10 business types here are base types; the tool offers 500+ business types, counting each type at each of its price points.
- Rankings updated quarterly with latest market data
- Detailed methodology
Last reviewed: September 2026 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
In this article:
- Summary
- Is Haller Lake a good place to start a business?
- How to find the best location
- Best businesses to open
- How much money could a business make?
- What businesses should open next?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Summary
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Haller Lake is a Veterinary Clinic with a ~82% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average, with the best locations offering a ~86% chance; next is a Grocery Store with a 78.46% chance, followed by an American Restaurant with a 77.73% chance.
Is Haller Lake a good place to start a business?
StreetSpring's analysis places Haller Lake at #27 in Seattle for new business survival odds, with a neighborhood-wide average of ~77%.
- The survivability gap between the best and average addresses in Haller Lake reaches ~14% for the strongest-performing business categories.
- Still, those same business types at weaker addresses in Haller Lake can score well below the neighborhood mean. Even the most viable concept here requires the right address to reach its potential.
- The 98.0% employment rate in Haller Lake supports consumer spending, while a 9.9% vacancy rate reflects available storefronts — both of which shape the survivability landscape for any new business here.
Employment and vacancy figures sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
How can you find the best location to open a business in Haller Lake?
Using StreetSpring, you can identify the exact address in Haller Lake that gives your specific business concept the highest survivability score. According to StreetSpring's 2026 data, this is the optimal address for a Veterinary Clinic in Haller Lake:
The highlighted area represents the address in Haller Lake that StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks highest for a Veterinary Clinic survivability. Even the best-ranked neighborhoods contain locations that underperform — and the worst-ranked ones have hidden gems. StreetSpring's scoring incorporates hundreds of inputs, including competitive quality and density, projected consumer spending, Revenue Capture Score, and local demand patterns.
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What are the best businesses to open in Haller Lake?
| # | Business type | Chance of lasting two or more years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterinary Clinic | 81.77% |
| 2 | Grocery Store | 78.46% |
| 3 | American Restaurant | 77.73% |
| 4 | Japanese / Sushi Restaurant | 77.63% |
| 5 | Steakhouse | 77.48% |
| 6 | Liquor Store | 77.11% |
| 7 | Gym | 76.80% |
| 8 | Coffee Shop | 76.23% |
| 9 | Seafood Restaurant | 75.94% |
| 10 | Smoke Shop | 75.24% |
#1-5: Highest Survivability in Haller Lake
- Opening a Veterinary Clinic in Haller Lake shows 81.77% average survivability. Top locations reach ~86%; lower-end sites show ~78%.
- Grocery Store (Ranked #2): 78.46% average in Haller Lake. Best-case storefronts: ~81%. Challenging locations: ~76%.
- American Restaurant is ranked #3 for top businesses to open in Haller Lake: 77.73% chance on average, best at ~80%, challenging at ~75%.
- Japanese / Sushi Restaurant — ~75%–~81% survivability range, with an average of 77.63% across Haller Lake.
- Opening a Steakhouse in Haller Lake shows 77.48% average survivability. Top locations reach ~80%; lower-end sites show ~75%.
#6-10: Strong Performers in Haller Lake
- Liquor Store (Ranked #6): 77.11% average in Haller Lake. Best-case storefronts: ~80%. Challenging locations: ~74%.
- Gym is ranked #7 for top businesses to open in Haller Lake: 76.80% chance on average, best at ~79%, challenging at ~74%.
- Coffee Shop — ~74%–~79% survivability range, with an average of 76.23% across Haller Lake.
- Opening a Seafood Restaurant in Haller Lake shows 75.94% average survivability. Top locations reach ~80%; lower-end sites show ~73%.
- Smoke Shop (Ranked #10): 75.24% average in Haller Lake. Best-case storefronts: ~79%. Challenging locations: ~71%.
Top 3 Compared Nationally
- Veterinary Clinic — See how this compares to other cities →
- Grocery Store — See how this compares to other cities →
- American Restaurant — See how this compares to other cities →
How much money could a business in Haller Lake make?
Best location vs. average location
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, going with one of the top-scoring locations in the neighborhood rather than an average one in Haller Lake could lead to you making ~14% more than if you selected an average location, and ~30% more than if you selected one of the worst locations.
How StreetSpring calculates location value
- StreetSpring calculates survivability for each business type separately at each address — so the best location for your concept may differ from the neighborhood's overall top-ranked site.
- The address you choose determines your competitive exposure, customer flow, and spending potential simultaneously.
- Across every business type we've analyzed, location quality as measured by Survivability Score is the strongest predictor of financial performance.
- StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.
What businesses should open next in Haller Lake?
The top businesses to open next in Haller Lake:
- Veterinary Clinics — 81.77% average survival rate, ~86% at the best address
- Grocery Stores — 78.46% average survival rate
- American Restaurants — 77.73% average survival rate
Even the best-ranked neighborhoods contain locations that underperform — and the worst-ranked ones have hidden gems. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework layered on top of proprietary consumer spending forecasts and mobility 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. Haller Lake sits at 98.0% employment and 9.9% commercial vacancy — conditions that set the ceiling and floor for Revenue Capture potential across all business types here. StreetSpring updates survivability scores for available locations weekly — check the live tool now to see which storefronts in Haller Lake are currently available and how they score.
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- See the Seattle Business Survivability Rankings
- See the Seattle Neighborhood Survivability Rankings
- Explore Veterinary Clinic survivability across Seattle neighborhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about opening a business in Haller Lake.
What type of business should you rent your Haller Lake storefront to?
For landlords in Haller Lake, StreetSpring's 2026 analysis identifies Veterinary Clinics, Grocery Stores, and American Restaurants as the business types most likely to produce stable, long-term tenancy.
- The address you choose determines your competitive exposure, customer flow, and spending potential simultaneously.
- StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success. Landlords can use StreetSpring to match their exact address to the tenant types most likely to stay open and paying rent for two or more years.
Related: See How Landlord Representatives in Seattle Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Should you rent your Haller Lake storefront to a Veterinary Clinic?
Yes, StreetSpring's analysis finds that a Veterinary Clinic would be the best type of business to rent your storefront to, with a potential ~86% chance of lasting more than 2 years; however depending on your location, the chances could drop to a ~78% chance.
- StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.
What should I consider when opening a business in Haller Lake?
The Survivability Score for your specific address in Haller Lake is the most reliable signal you have before signing a lease — prioritize it above foot traffic estimates and demographic summaries.
- Revenue Capture Score is the single best indicator of whether a business will thrive at a location.
- StreetSpring's forecasting tools are purpose-built for commercial location decisions and are not available through any publicly accessible data source.
- StreetSpring's live survivability scores are available for free — check your specific address now.
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StreetSpring uses AI to predict business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods — trusted by real estate professionals and entrepreneurs nationwide. Aggregated survivability rankings for Seattle are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
Full dataset for Seattle: /resources/data/seattle-survivability-scores-2026.csv — includes all business subtypes, all neighborhoods, survivability scores, and tier assignments. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.