Survivability Rankings for Pet Grooming Shop in Baltimore

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Baltimore neighborhoods to open a Pet Grooming Shop, at a good address, from Montebello (83.1% survival) to Hanlon-Longwood.

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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: Montebello: 83.1% at a good address, 79.8% at a typical address for Pet Grooming Shop (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.1% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 27 of 60 ranked
  • Average across the 60 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 68.7% for Pet Grooming Shops
  • Most challenging area: Hanlon-Longwood: 63.8% at a good address, 61.9% 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 →

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Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Baltimore, Montebello ranks #1 for opening a Pet Grooming Shop, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.1% at a good address and 79.8% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.1% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 83.6% and its lowest at 66.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Hanlon-Longwood, at 63.8% at a good address and 61.9% at a typical address. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Baltimore to Open a Pet Grooming Shop?

Montebello ranks #1 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods in and around Baltimore for Pet Grooming Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.1% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1MontebelloBaltimore83.1%79.8%83.6%66.0%
2BrooklynBaltimore83.1%78.2%84.0%62.0%
3Cherry HillBaltimore83.1%76.8%83.6%66.0%
4Curtis BayBaltimore82.6%77.4%83.1%71.0%
5CedmontBaltimore82.6%76.1%82.6%67.8%
6Hamilton HillsBaltimore82.6%72.6%84.0%60.6%
7Patterson ParkBaltimore82.6%71.2%83.1%53.4%
8GlenBaltimore82.6%70.8%82.6%50.2%
9Fells PointBaltimore82.2%77.7%82.6%57.4%
10Belair-EdisonBaltimore82.2%75.0%82.6%57.0%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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 Pet Grooming Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Pet Grooming Shop 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.

Montebello is ranked #1 for Pet Grooming Shop survivability, at 83.1% at a good address and 79.8% at a typical address; Hanlon-Longwood is ranked last of the 60, at 63.8% at a good address and 61.9% 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.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Pet Grooming Shop in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across the 60 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Pet Grooming Shop lasts two or more years is 68.7% at a typical address. 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 Pet Grooming Shop in or Around Baltimore?

When selecting a location for a Pet Grooming Shop in or around Baltimore, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. StreetSpring's proprietary Revenue Capture Score, the revenue a business can capture at a specific address, is the factor that matters most when choosing where to open. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary: developed in-house over years of research. 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. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.


Where in or Around Baltimore Should I Start a Pet Grooming Shop?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Montebello, Brooklyn, and Cherry Hill, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Hanlon-Longwood, Beechfield, and Westport. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. 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 Pet Grooming Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Pet Grooming Shop in Baltimore is Montebello, at 83.1% at a good address and 79.8% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.1% good-address figure), followed by Brooklyn and Cherry Hill. 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 Pet Grooming Shop 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 Pet Grooming Shop 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 Pet Grooming Shop a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?

In Montebello, the projected chance that a new Pet Grooming Shop lasts two or more years is 79.8% at a typical address and 83.1% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Pet Grooming Shop in Baltimore

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

  1. Montebello: 79.8%
  2. Brooklyn: 78.2%
  3. Cherry Hill: 76.8%

Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

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


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.


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.