What is the average survivability for Gym across Baltimore's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 60 ranked neighborhoods in Baltimore, the average projected chance that a Gym lasts two or more years is 67.1% at a typical address. Inner Harbor, ranked #1, is at 76.0% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Gym in Baltimore?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Baltimore for Gym include Sandtown-Winchester (ranked last, at 55.6% at a good address and 52.4% at a typical address), Broadway East, and Hanlon-Longwood. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Gym survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

Survivability Rankings for Gym in Baltimore

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Gym?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Gym is Inner Harbor, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 76.0% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 27 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Baltimore would a Gym make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each Baltimore address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Gym succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Baltimore?

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. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Baltimore neighborhoods to open a Gym, at a good address, from Inner Harbor (84.0% survival) to Sandtown-Winchester (55.6%).

April 24, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

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

#1 Neighborhood: Inner Harbor: 84.0% at a good address, 76.0% at a typical address for Gym (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 27 of 60 ranked

Average across the 60 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 67.1% for Gyms

Most challenging area: Sandtown-Winchester: 55.6% at a good address, 52.4% at a typical address

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 →

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

Summary

Inner Harbor leads Baltimore's 2026 survivability rankings for Gym operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 76.0% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 62.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Sandtown-Winchester, at 55.6% at a good address and 52.4% at a typical address. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Baltimore to Open a Gym?

Inner Harbor ranks #1 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods in and around Baltimore for Gym survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Inner Harbor	Baltimore	84.0%	76.0%	84.0%	62.4%
2	Hampden	Baltimore	84.0%	73.7%	84.0%	63.3%
3	Lakeland	Baltimore	84.0%	70.7%	84.0%	57.0%
4	Waltherson	Baltimore	83.6%	74.6%	84.0%	60.2%
5	Reisterstown Station	Baltimore	83.6%	73.3%	84.0%	64.2%
6	Downtown	Baltimore	83.6%	71.8%	83.6%	58.4%
7	Violetville	Baltimore	83.6%	66.2%	83.6%	48.4%
8	Canton	Baltimore	82.6%	75.7%	84.0%	66.4%
9	Montebello	Baltimore	81.8%	78.3%	81.8%	62.0%
10	Cherry Hill	Baltimore	81.8%	77.1%	83.1%	67.4%

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Baltimore Would a Gym Make the Most Money?

Where a Gym would make the most money in or around Baltimore 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.

Inner Harbor is ranked #1 for Gym survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 76.0% at a typical address; Sandtown-Winchester is ranked last of the 60, at 55.6% at a good address and 52.4% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening a Gym in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across the 60 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Gym lasts two or more years is 67.1% at a typical address. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Gym in or Around Baltimore?

When selecting a location for a Gym in or around Baltimore, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. 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. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. 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. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Where in or Around Baltimore Should I Start a Gym?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Inner Harbor, Hampden, and Lakeland, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Sandtown-Winchester, Broadway East, and Hanlon-Longwood. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Baltimore to Open a Gym?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Gym in Baltimore is Inner Harbor, at 84.0% at a good address and 76.0% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Hampden and Lakeland. 27 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Can a Gym Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Baltimore?

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. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Gym Rankings in Baltimore 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 Baltimore.

Is a Gym a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?

In Inner Harbor, the projected chance that a new Gym lasts two or more years is 76.0% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Gym in Baltimore

For Gym tenants in Baltimore's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

Inner Harbor: 76.0%
Hampden: 73.7%
Lakeland: 70.7%

Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring provides address-specific survivability predictions for 500+ business types.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Baltimore: See how Gym compares to all other business types in Baltimore
Best Cities to Open a Gym in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Gym
Business Survivability in Inner Harbor, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Hampden, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Lakeland, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Baltimore

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

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