What is the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Laundromat?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Laundromat is Eastwood, with 84% average survivability. 23 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Laundromat make in the best vs. average Baltimore neighborhood?

In Eastwood, the best possible Laundromat location in Baltimore offers approximately 5.6% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 10.4% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Laundromat in Baltimore?

The city-wide average survivability for Laundromat across Baltimore is 80% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Eastwood substantially outperform this average, reaching 84%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Laundromat in Baltimore?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Baltimore for Laundromat include Glen Burnie with 71% average survival chance, Overlea, and Westfield. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Laundromat survivability predictions?

StreetSpring's models achieve 95–99% accuracy across business types, analyzing 100+ factors with a ±3% margin of error. StreetSpring provides address-specific survivability predictions for over 700 business types.

Survivability Rankings for Laundromat in Baltimore

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Baltimore to open a Laundromat, from Eastwood (84% survival) to Glen Burnie (71%).

April 24, 2026•16 min read

By Bobby Koons | Last reviewed: May 8, 2026 | Updated weekly | Methodology

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Eastwood — 84% average survivability for Laundromat

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 23 of 23 analyzed

City-wide average: 80% for Laundromats

Most challenging area: Glen Burnie at 71%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~5.6% more expected revenue in Eastwood

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Baltimore to open a Laundromat is Eastwood with 84% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 96% and the most challenging locations in Eastwood at 75%. The worst neighborhoods include Glen Burnie with 71% average chance. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.

Top-Survivability Baltimore Neighborhoods for Laundromats

**Where else does Eastwood look like?** Among the ~2,500 neighborhoods StreetSpring scores, the strongest profile matches are **Riverbend (Tampa Bay)** and **South Division (Orlando)** — sharing less college-educated, lower-income, and less walkable commutes. Same neighborhood signatures tend to produce similar business-type outcomes.

**Failure-mode analysis: Laundromats in Baltimore.** Across 23 neighborhoods, scores range **71-84%**, with the citywide average at 80%. The top-ranked neighborhood (**Eastwood**, 84%, no existing competitors in our index) sits 13 points above the bottom (**Glen Burnie**, 71%). For a Laundromat, neighborhood selection drives more of the survivability outcome than almost any other controllable input.

Eastwood ranks #1 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Baltimore for Laundromat survivability with a score of 84% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

What separates the top neighborhoods from the rest

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Eastwood	93.0% – 97.0%	81.6% – 85.8%	74.0% – 78.0%
2	Jonestown	81.0% – 85.0%	80.8% – 85.0%	82.0% – 86.0%
3	Kresson	85.0% – 89.0%	80.5% – 84.8%	76.0% – 80.0%
4	Greektown	88.0% – 92.0%	80.5% – 84.7%	75.0% – 79.0%
5	Beechfield	90.0% – 94.0%	79.8% – 84.0%	74.0% – 78.0%
6	Otterbein	83.0% – 87.0%	79.3% – 83.6%	76.0% – 80.0%
7	Cedonia	93.0% – 97.0%	79.1% – 83.3%	72.0% – 76.0%
8	Oaklee	89.0% – 93.0%	79.1% – 83.3%	76.0% – 80.0%
9	Medford	81.0% – 85.0%	78.8% – 83.0%	77.0% – 81.0%
10	Towson	91.0% – 95.0%	78.7% – 82.9%	69.0% – 73.0%

Reading the gap between #1 and #10

Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from 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 Baltimore Would a Laundromat Make the Most Money?

In Eastwood, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~5.6% more than the average location in or around Baltimore.

On the other hand, in Glen Burnie, the worst possible location could result in making ~10.4% less than the average location in the city.

Where you open matters more than anything else. Opening a Laundromat in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across 23 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Laundromat is 80% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.

The Most Important Factors for a Laundromat in Baltimore

Choosing the right storefront is what separates the businesses that survive from the ones that don't. Use Survivability Score as the primary filter before anything else. 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. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions.

Consideration	Common pitfall	What to verify before signing
Build-out budget	Underestimating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing — the "hidden" 30-50% of build-out cost.	Get 3 quotes from licensed contractors and pad budget by +20% for surprises. Confirm landlord TI allowance in writing.
Anchor co-tenancy	Signing next to a high-traffic anchor that closes 6 months later, leaving you orphaned.	Ask for a co-tenancy clause — rent abatement or termination right if the anchor leaves. Standard for strong markets.
Workforce availability	Hiring radius is smaller than you think — many neighborhoods can't staff a full team at standard wages.	Pull BLS wage data for your industry in this metro. Walk through your staffing plan with a local restaurant/retail operator before signing.

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.

The Best Place to Start a Laundromat in Baltimore

Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Eastwood, Jonestown, and Kresson, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Glen Burnie, Overlea, and Westfield. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously — check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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Where Laundromats Thrive in Baltimore

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Laundromat in Baltimore is Eastwood with 84% average survivability, followed by Jonestown and Kresson. 23 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

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

Do Lower-Ranked Baltimore Neighborhoods Still Work for Laundromats?

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. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

The Update Schedule for Baltimore Laundromats 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 Baltimore.

Is a Laundromat a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?

In Eastwood, StreetSpring forecasts a 81.6% – 85.8% average chance for a new Laundromat to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Laundromat in Baltimore

If you own commercial property in Baltimore and are considering a Laundromat tenant, here is what the data shows: Eastwood properties offer the best survivability outlook (81.6% – 85.8%), Jonestown is strong but slightly lower (80.8% – 85.0%), and Kresson rounds out the top 3 (80.5% – 84.8%). See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts — revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

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

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

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 static ranges shown here.

Visual Data

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

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

How we measure this: Shorter leases compress survival horizons. We assume a 5-year base term unless listing data overrides.

**Authoritative anchor:** BLS data (BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release) puts the national 5-year survival rate for Laundromats at **47.9%**. In Baltimore, StreetSpring's **survivability score** for this subtype averages **71%** — a site-quality measure built from 100+ location factors.

**City context.** Baltimore, also known as Baltimore City, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is the 30th-most populous U.S. city with a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census and estimated at 569,997 in 2025, while the Baltimore metropolitan area at 2.86 million residents is the 22nd-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore).

**Daytime/resident distribution (Baltimore):** LEHD LODES data across 96 Baltimore neighborhoods: median ratio **0.39:1**, top-quartile **4.34:1** — a strongly-residential commercial-corridor profile. Use this to triangulate which neighborhood matches your concept's natural demand-timing (weekday-commuter vs. evening-and-weekend).

**Operating-cost data point:** Per EIA Form 861, US DOL, and Tax Foundation 2024, Baltimore's state-level operating costs read: commercial electricity **7.3¢/kWh** (below the 10.8¢ 24-metro median), state minimum wage **$15.00/hr** (below $15.00), combined sales tax **6.0%** (below 7.7%), and effective commercial property tax **1.07%** (above 0.96%). Composite tier vs peers: **low-cost**.

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Neighborhood-Specific Questions

Additional questions with answers drawn directly from local data sources.

What's the survivability spread for Laundromats across Baltimore?

In Baltimore, Laundromats score between 32% and 88% on StreetSpring's survivability scale — a 56-point gap between worst and best locations for the same business type.

What are the top metros nationally for opening a Laundromat?

The three highest-scoring metros for Laundromats are Dallas, San Antonio, Portland (StreetSpring 2026 corpus). Baltimore sits at #14 with a 71% average survivability score.

What 5-year survival rate does the federal government track for Laundromats?

BLS data shows Laundromats survive 5 years at a 48% rate nationally. In Baltimore, StreetSpring's location-specific survivability score for this subtype averages 71% — above the national figure by 23 points.

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