Survivability Rankings for Dentist Office in Washington DC

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Washington DC neighborhoods to open a Dentist Office, on Best, from U Street Corridor (90.2% survival) to Cherrydale.

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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: U Street Corridor: 90.2% Best, 87.9% Typical for Dentist Office
  • The range inside U Street Corridor: the best locations reach 90.0% and the most challenging sit at 80.6%, a spread of 9.4 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 108 of 129 ranked
  • Average across the 129 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 76.5% for Dentist Offices
  • Most challenging area: Cherrydale: 68.2% Best, 63.6% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 68.2% Best figure)
  • 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 →

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Summary

U Street Corridor leads Washington DC's 2026 survivability rankings for Dentist Office operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.2% Best and 87.9% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Cherrydale, at 68.2% Best and 63.6% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 68.2% Best figure). These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Washington DC to Open a Dentist Office?

U Street Corridor ranks #1 of the 129 ranked neighborhoods in and around Washington DC for Dentist Office survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.2% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroBestTypicalWorst
1U Street CorridorWashington DC90.2%87.9%85.6%
2EckingtonWashington DC90.1%88.0%85.9%
3Fairlington/BradleeWashington DC89.5%86.9%84.3%
4ShawWashington DC89.3%86.5%83.7%
5Landmark/Van DornWashington DC89.1%85.7%82.4%
6LeDroit ParkWashington DC89.0%86.8%84.6%
7EdgewoodWashington DC89.0%86.5%84.0%
8ArboretumWashington DC89.0%85.8%82.6%
9Pleasant PlainsWashington DC88.9%85.7%82.4%
10BeauregardWashington DC88.7%85.2%81.7%

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.

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific 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 Washington DC Would a Dentist Office Make the Most Money?

Where a Dentist Office would make the most money in or around Washington DC 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.

U Street Corridor is ranked #1 for Dentist Office survivability, at 90.2% Best and 87.9% Typical; Cherrydale is ranked last of the 129, at 68.2% Best and 63.6% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Dentist Office in Washington DC requires careful location choice. Across the 129 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Dentist Office lasts two or more years is 76.5% Typical. A high-traffic corner that works well for a coffee shop may be entirely wrong for a specialty retailer.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Dentist Office in or Around Washington DC?

When selecting a location for a Dentist Office in or around Washington DC, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can win. 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 have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S. 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

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.


Where in or Around Washington DC Should I Start a Dentist Office?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: U Street Corridor, Eckington, and Fairlington/Bradlee, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Cherrydale, Waycroft-Woodlawn, and Barcroft. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Washington DC to Open a Dentist Office?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Dentist Office in Washington DC is U Street Corridor, at 90.2% Best and 87.9% Typical, followed by Eckington and Fairlington/Bradlee. 108 of the 129 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.


Can a Dentist Office Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Washington DC?

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. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Dentist Office Rankings in Washington DC 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 Washington DC.


Is a Dentist Office a Good Tenant for Washington DC Landlords?

In U Street Corridor, the projected chance that a new Dentist Office lasts two or more years is 87.9% Typical and 90.2% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Dentist Office in Washington DC

Should you rent your storefront to a Dentist Office? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. U Street Corridor is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.2% Best, followed by Eckington at 90.1% Best, and Fairlington/Bradlee at 89.5% Best. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


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

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


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

View technical data for Washington DC

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