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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Atlanta to open a Tanning Salon is Midtown, with 78% average survivability. 6 of 31 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Tanning Salon make in the best vs. average Atlanta neighborhood?

In Midtown, the best possible Tanning Salon location in Atlanta offers approximately 18.0% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 11.7% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Tanning Salon in Atlanta?

The city-wide average survivability for Tanning Salon across Atlanta is 66% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Midtown substantially outperform this average, reaching 78%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Tanning Salon in Atlanta?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Atlanta for Tanning Salon include Joyland with 58% average survival chance, Perkerson, and Grant Park. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

How often are Tanning Salon rankings in Atlanta updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live tool always shows the most current predictions for any address in Atlanta.

Survivability Rankings for Tanning Salon in Atlanta

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Atlanta to open a Tanning Salon, from Midtown (78% survival) to Joyland (58%).

April 24, 2026•17 min read

By Bobby Koons | Reviewed: May 3, 2026 | Refreshed weekly | Methodology

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Midtown — 78% average survivability for Tanning Salon

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 6 of 31 analyzed

City-wide average: 66% for Tanning Salons

Most challenging area: Joyland at 58%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~18.0% more expected revenue in Midtown

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

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Atlanta to open a Tanning Salon is Midtown with 78% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 81% and the most challenging locations in Midtown at 72%. The worst neighborhoods include Joyland with 58% average chance. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

Which Atlanta Neighborhoods Are Strongest for Tanning Salons?

**Comparable neighborhoods nationally:** Midtown resembles **Georgetown (Washington DC)** and **South Lake Union (Seattle)** most closely — all three carry high-rise built form, more college-educated, and high destination retail density. Operators evaluating Midtown for Tanning Salons can read those peer neighborhoods as parallel signal.

**What goes wrong for Tanning Salons in Atlanta.** 31 tracked neighborhoods, scores spanning **58% to 78%** (average 66%). **Midtown** leads at 78% (no existing competitors in our index); **Joyland** anchors the bottom at 58%. The 20-point spread is the dominant failure mode: choosing the wrong Atlanta neighborhood costs more upside than any operational tweak can recover.

Midtown ranks #1 of 31 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Atlanta for Tanning Salon survivability with a score of 78% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

How rent and competition shape the leaderboard

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Midtown	78.0% – 82.0%	75.4% – 79.6%	71.0% – 75.0%
2	Ansley Park	76.0% – 80.0%	69.5% – 73.7%	66.0% – 70.0%
3	Home Park	72.0% – 76.0%	69.4% – 73.7%	69.0% – 73.0%
4	Adair Park	70.0% – 74.0%	68.9% – 73.1%	68.0% – 72.0%
5	Decatur	71.0% – 75.0%	67.9% – 72.1%	64.0% – 68.0%
6	Great Lakes	69.0% – 73.0%	67.9% – 72.1%	67.0% – 71.0%
7	Ardmore	68.0% – 72.0%	67.3% – 71.5%	64.0% – 68.0%
8	Lindbergh	69.0% – 73.0%	67.2% – 71.5%	65.0% – 69.0%
9	Brookwood	70.0% – 74.0%	66.9% – 71.2%	66.0% – 70.0%
10	Sandy Springs	72.0% – 76.0%	65.4% – 69.6%	63.0% – 67.0%

Reading the gap between #1 and #10

Market conditions are changing daily, and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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 Atlanta Would a Tanning Salon Make the Most Money?

In Midtown, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~18.0% more than the average location in or around Atlanta.

On the other hand, in Joyland, the worst possible location could result in making ~11.7% less than the average location in the city.

The right location can make a business; the wrong one can break it. Opening a Tanning Salon in Atlanta requires careful location choice. Across 31 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Tanning Salon is 66% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. 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 Tanning Salon in or Around Atlanta?

Among all the variables you control, location quality has the biggest downstream impact. A strong Survivability Score is the foundation everything else builds on. Revenue Capture Score is the single best indicator of whether a business will thrive at a location. 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 are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. StreetSpring leverages exclusive data sources and custom models for these projections.

Consideration	Common pitfall	What to verify before signing
Outdoor seating / sidewalk use	Signing assuming you can add patio seating, then learning the city requires a separate sidewalk-cafe permit with long lead times.	Check the city's sidewalk-cafe permit process up front. Confirm landlord allows outdoor build-out in the lease language.
Insurance + compliance	General liability quoted at a starter rate, then jumping 2-3x once you add property + workers' comp + business interruption.	Get binding quotes from 2 insurers before signing the lease. Most landlords require minimum coverage levels — read those terms first.
Lease term	Locking into 7-10 years without break clauses, then needing to relocate after year 2.	Negotiate a relocation or termination clause. Confirm assignment + sublease rights are in writing.

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

Which Atlanta Block Is Right for a Tanning Salon?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Midtown, Ansley Park, and Home Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Joyland, Perkerson, and Grant Park. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly — the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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Top-Survivability Atlanta Neighborhoods for Tanning Salons

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Tanning Salon in Atlanta is Midtown with 78% average survivability, followed by Ansley Park and Home Park. 6 of 31 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.

Should You Consider Lower-Survivability Areas of Atlanta for a Tanning Salon?

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.

The Update Schedule for Atlanta Tanning Salons Data

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 Atlanta.

The Landlord's View of Tanning Salons in Atlanta

In Midtown, StreetSpring forecasts a 75.4% – 79.6% average chance for a new Tanning Salon to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Tanning Salon in Atlanta

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Midtown, a Tanning Salon has a 75.4% – 79.6% average chance of surviving more than 2 years. In Ansley Park, the range shifts to 69.5% – 73.7%, and in Home Park, it is 69.4% – 73.7%. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront at no cost.

StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.

Where Tanning Salons Thrive in Atlanta

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

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

View technical data for Atlanta

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

Visual Data

Dumbbell chart comparing best vs worst locations for businesses in atlanta — Best vs worst neighborhood per business type — the gap shows how much location choice matters within a city.

Bubble chart of business subtypes in Atlanta by survivability score and location density — Every business subtype in Atlanta plotted by score vs location count — bubble size shows market depth. Find Tanning Salon relative to its peers.

How we measure this: We compare each address to the ~30-50 most similar addresses within 1 mile to surface its relative ranking.

**How we benchmark:** BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release reports **50.5% 5-year survival** for Tanning Salons nationally. StreetSpring's Atlanta model — which incorporates competitive density, traffic patterns, and rent dynamics — produces an average **survivability score of 64%** for Tanning Salons across the city.

**City context.** Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta).

**LEHD daytime-density context for Atlanta:** Across 90 Atlanta neighborhoods, the median daytime-to-resident ratio is **1.79:1** (LEHD LODES). Top-quartile neighborhoods run **6.66:1** — balanced commercial-and-residential commercial-corridor concentration. Worker-heavy neighborhoods favor weekday-lunch and commuter-traffic businesses; resident-heavy areas favor evening + weekend demand cycles.

**Operating-cost data point:** Per EIA Form 861, US DOL, and Tax Foundation 2024, Atlanta's state-level operating costs read: commercial electricity **10.7¢/kWh** (below the 10.8¢ 24-metro median), state minimum wage **$7.25/hr** (below $15.00), combined sales tax **7.4%** (below 7.7%), and effective commercial property tax **0.92%** (below 0.96%). Composite tier vs peers: **low-cost**.

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Local Data Questions

More questions answered with neighborhood-specific data from our 2026 corpus.

How does Atlanta compare to other US metros for Tanning Salons?

Atlanta ranks #15 of 24 US metros StreetSpring tracks for Tanning Salons survivability (average 64%). The top metro for this subtype scores 67%; the bottom scores 62%.

What's the single biggest factor in survival for a Tanning Salon in Atlanta?

Location selection. StreetSpring's data shows a 48-point survivability gap between best- and worst-case Atlanta locations for Tanning Salons (37-85%). That's a larger gap than most operators can close through marketing or operations improvements.

Does Atlanta's population profile support Tanning Salons?

Atlanta has a metro median household income of ~$107K and a median age of 37 (ACS data). These two factors enter the survivability model alongside competition density, lease economics, and accessibility — the model's average score for Tanning Salons in Atlanta is 64%.

How much does location matter for a Tanning Salon in Atlanta?

Across Atlanta, StreetSpring's survivability score for Tanning Salons ranges from 37% at the most challenging locations to 85% at the best — a 48-percentage-point gap that location selection alone can capture.

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