What is the average survivability for Hair Salon across Boston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods in Boston, the average projected chance that a Hair Salon lasts two or more years is 73.9% at a typical address. Beacon Hill, ranked #1, is at 83.5% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Hair Salon in Boston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Boston for Hair Salon include Adams Shore (ranked last, at 71.8% at a good address and 63.3% at a typical address), Germantown, and MIT. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.

Survivability Rankings for Hair Salon in Boston

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Hair Salon?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Hair Salon is Beacon Hill, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 83.5% at a typical address (20 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 37 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Boston would a Hair Salon 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 Boston address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Hair Salon succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Boston?

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 Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open a Hair Salon, at a good address, from Beacon Hill (84.0% survival) to Adams Shore (71.8%).

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: Beacon Hill: 84.0% at a good address, 83.5% at a typical address for Hair Salon (20 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 37 of 52 ranked

Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 73.9% for Hair Salons

Most challenging area: Adams Shore: 71.8% at a good address, 63.3% 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 Hair Salon Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Hair Salon Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Hair Salon a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Boston to open a Hair Salon is Beacon Hill, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 83.5% at a typical address (20 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 83.1%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Adams Shore, at 71.8% at a good address and 63.3% at a typical address. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Boston to Open a Hair Salon?

Beacon Hill ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Hair Salon 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	Beacon Hill	Boston	84.0%	83.5%	84.0%	83.1%
2	Central Hill	Boston	84.0%	82.9%	84.0%	81.8%
3	The Port	Boston	84.0%	82.4%	84.0%	68.7%
4	Spring Hill	Boston	84.0%	81.8%	84.0%	71.4%
5	Winter Hill	Boston	84.0%	81.7%	84.0%	73.6%
6	Assembly Square	Boston	84.0%	81.3%	84.0%	72.8%
7	North End	Boston	84.0%	81.0%	84.0%	48.0%
8	Chinatown	Boston	84.0%	78.5%	84.0%	53.8%
9	Union Square	Boston	84.0%	77.7%	84.0%	48.0%
10	Strawberry Hill	Boston	84.0%	75.4%	84.0%	65.6%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. 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 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 Boston Would a Hair Salon Make the Most Money?

Where a Hair Salon would make the most money in or around Boston 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.

Beacon Hill is ranked #1 for Hair Salon survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.5% at a typical address; Adams Shore is ranked last of the 52, at 71.8% at a good address and 63.3% 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.

The same business type carries a different projected chance in every ranked neighborhood of a city, so the address is worth testing before you sign. Opening a Hair Salon in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Hair Salon lasts two or more years is 73.9% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Hair Salon in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for a Hair Salon in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. 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 platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. 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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

Where in or Around Boston Should I Start a Hair Salon?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Beacon Hill, Central Hill, and The Port, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Adams Shore, Germantown, and MIT. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Hair Salon?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Hair Salon in Boston is Beacon Hill, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.5% at a typical address (20 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Central Hill and The Port. 37 of the 52 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 Hair Salon Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Boston?

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 Hair Salon Rankings in Boston 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 Boston.

Is a Hair Salon a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Beacon Hill, the projected chance that a new Hair Salon lasts two or more years is 83.5% 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 Hair Salon in Boston

Should you rent your storefront to a Hair Salon? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Beacon Hill is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.5% at a typical address, followed by Central Hill at 82.9% at a typical address, and The Port at 82.4% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Boston: See how Hair Salon compares to all other business types in Boston
Best Cities to Open a Hair Salon in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Hair Salon
Business Survivability in Beacon Hill, Boston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Central Hill, Boston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in The Port, Boston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Boston

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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