Business Survivability in Pinehurst, Seattle
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Pinehurst is a Veterinary Clinic with a ~80% 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 Pinehurst (~80% average survival rate, ~86% at best locations)
- Neighborhood rank: #19 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 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst is a Veterinary Clinic with a ~80% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average, with the best locations offering a ~86% chance; next is a Physical Therapy Clinic with a 80.13% chance, followed by a Grocery Store with a 79.08% chance.
Is Pinehurst a good place to start a business?
Pinehurst holds the #19 position in and around Seattle for new business survivability, averaging ~77% across all analyzed business types.
- The top business types in Pinehurst, when placed at their ideal addresses, achieve survivability rates ~20% above the neighborhood-wide average.
- However, these same business types at the worst locations in Pinehurst can sometimes provide a projected Survivability Score considerably below the average. Thus, even the businesses that are most in need in Pinehurst could have trouble succeeding if the best location is not selected.
- StreetSpring's model incorporates Pinehurst's 5.5% vacancy rate as a direct input: higher vacancy concentrations suppress foot traffic and reduce survivability for nearby businesses.
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 Pinehurst?
StreetSpring's model evaluates every available address in Pinehurst for your business type, ranking them by survivability so the best storefront is always identifiable. StreetSpring's 2026 model ranks this area #1 in Pinehurst for a Veterinary Clinic:
According to StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, this circle outlines the best area for a Veterinary Clinic in Pinehurst. Even the best-ranked neighborhoods contain locations that underperform — and the worst-ranked ones have hidden gems. StreetSpring's prediction model analyzes hundreds of factors across competition, spending on the specific potential business, projected revenue, projected market share, Revenue Capture Score, mobility patterns, and many more.
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What are the best businesses to open in Pinehurst?
| # | Business type | Chance of lasting two or more years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterinary Clinic | 80.31% |
| 2 | Physical Therapy Clinic | 80.13% |
| 3 | Grocery Store | 79.08% |
| 4 | American Restaurant | 78.36% |
| 5 | Deli | 77.71% |
| 6 | Thai Restaurant | 77.64% |
| 7 | Smoke Shop | 76.10% |
| 8 | Gym | 76.05% |
| 9 | Coffee Shop | 75.06% |
| 10 | Hair Salon | 74.64% |
#1-5: Highest Survivability in Pinehurst
- Opening a Veterinary Clinic in Pinehurst shows 80.31% average survivability. Top locations reach ~86%; lower-end sites show ~75%.
- Physical Therapy Clinic (Ranked #2): 80.13% average in Pinehurst. Best-case storefronts: ~84%. Challenging locations: ~73%.
- Grocery Store is ranked #3 for top businesses to open in Pinehurst: 79.08% chance on average, best at ~82%, challenging at ~76%.
- American Restaurant — ~75%–~82% survivability range, with an average of 78.36% across Pinehurst.
- Opening a Deli in Pinehurst shows 77.71% average survivability. Top locations reach ~81%; lower-end sites show ~72%.
#6-10: Strong Performers in Pinehurst
- Thai Restaurant (Ranked #6): 77.64% average in Pinehurst. Best-case storefronts: ~81%. Challenging locations: ~73%.
- Smoke Shop is ranked #7 for top businesses to open in Pinehurst: 76.10% chance on average, best at ~81%, challenging at ~71%.
- Gym — ~71%–~80% survivability range, with an average of 76.05% across Pinehurst.
- Opening a Coffee Shop in Pinehurst shows 75.06% average survivability. Top locations reach ~81%; lower-end sites show ~69%.
- Hair Salon (Ranked #10): 74.64% average in Pinehurst. Best-case storefronts: ~79%. Challenging locations: ~71%.
Top 3 Compared Nationally
- Veterinary Clinic — See how this compares to other cities →
- Physical Therapy Clinic — See how this compares to other cities →
- Grocery Store — See how this compares to other cities →
How much money could a business in Pinehurst make?
Best location vs. average location
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, picking the highest-scoring storefront in the neighborhood in Pinehurst could lead to you making ~20% more than if you selected an average location, and ~43% more than if you selected one of the worst locations.
How StreetSpring calculates location value
- However, each business concept should be evaluated for fit within each potential location.
- Location is the biggest factor in a business's future success.
- Survivability Score is not just a survival metric — it's a revenue predictor, and the higher the score, the stronger the long-term financial outlook.
- StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.
What businesses should open next in Pinehurst?
The top businesses to open next in Pinehurst:
- Veterinary Clinics — 80.31% average survival rate, ~86% at the best address
- Physical Therapy Clinics — 80.13% average survival rate
- Grocery Stores — 79.08% 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. The 5.5% commercial vacancy rate in Pinehurst means there is available space for new entrants — but it also signals that survivability depends heavily on choosing the right address within the neighborhood, not just the neighborhood itself. New competitors open and close every week, changing the survivability landscape for every address in Pinehurst. StreetSpring's weekly updates mean you can always see the current score for any available storefront.
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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 Pinehurst.
What type of business should you rent your Pinehurst storefront to?
For landlords in Pinehurst, StreetSpring's 2026 analysis identifies Veterinary Clinics, Physical Therapy Clinics, and Grocery Stores as the business types most likely to produce stable, long-term tenancy.
- Location is the biggest factor in a business's future success.
- StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site. Rather than guessing which tenant type will last, landlords can verify survivability for each category at their exact address using StreetSpring.
Related: See How Landlord Representatives in Seattle Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Should you rent your Pinehurst storefront to a Veterinary Clinic?
The data shows a Veterinary Clinic is the safest long-term bet for a Pinehurst storefront. Top locations reach ~86% survivability; the least favorable addresses in this neighborhood score around ~75%.
- StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.
What should I consider when opening a business in Pinehurst?
When selecting a location in Pinehurst it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score.
- Revenue Capture Score matters more than any other single metric when predicting business outcomes.
- Each forecast is specific to the exact address and business type, generated by StreetSpring's internally developed prediction engine.
- No subscription required: access the current survivability score for any Pinehurst address through StreetSpring's free tool.
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StreetSpring's models are built from millions of real business outcomes, making predictions grounded in what actually happened. 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.