What is the average survivability for Pet Grooming Shop across Boston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods in Boston, the average projected chance that a Pet Grooming Shop lasts two or more years is 65.1% at a typical address. Magoun Square, ranked #1, is at 80.4% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Pet Grooming Shop in Boston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Boston for Pet Grooming Shop include Chinatown (ranked last, at 52.5% at a good address and 49.5% at a typical address), Beacon Hill, and Merrymount. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Pet Grooming Shop 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. Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, housing vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

Survivability Rankings for Pet Grooming Shop in Boston

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Pet Grooming Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Pet Grooming Shop is Magoun Square, ranked #1 at 83.6% at a good address and 80.4% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). 14 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Boston would a Pet Grooming Shop 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.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open a Pet Grooming Shop, at a good address, from Magoun Square (83.6% survival) to Chinatown.

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: Magoun Square: 83.6% at a good address, 80.4% at a typical address for Pet Grooming Shop (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 14 of 52 ranked

Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.1% for Pet Grooming Shops

Most challenging area: Chinatown: 52.5% at a good address, 49.5% 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 Pet Grooming Shop Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Pet Grooming Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Pet Grooming Shop 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 Pet Grooming Shop is Magoun Square, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 80.4% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 72.3%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Chinatown, at 52.5% at a good address and 49.5% at a typical address. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

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

Magoun Square ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Pet Grooming Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% 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	Magoun Square	Boston	83.6%	80.4%	84.0%	72.3%
2	Winter Hill	Boston	83.6%	79.0%	84.0%	62.4%
3	Assembly Square	Boston	83.6%	78.4%	83.6%	51.6%
4	East Somerville	Boston	83.6%	77.6%	84.0%	65.1%
5	Davis Square	Boston	83.6%	77.1%	84.0%	57.4%
6	Ball Square	Boston	83.6%	76.1%	84.0%	53.0%
7	Cambridge Highlands	Boston	83.6%	75.6%	83.6%	63.3%
8	Porter Square	Boston	83.1%	79.5%	83.6%	73.2%
9	North Cambridge	Boston	83.1%	74.7%	84.0%	49.4%
10	Charlestown	Boston	83.1%	69.7%	84.0%	48.4%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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 Pet Grooming Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Pet Grooming Shop 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.

Magoun Square is ranked #1 for Pet Grooming Shop survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 80.4% at a typical address; Chinatown is ranked last of the 52, at 52.5% at a good address and 49.5% 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.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Pet Grooming Shop in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Pet Grooming Shop lasts two or more years is 65.1% 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 Pet Grooming Shop in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for a Pet Grooming Shop in or around Boston, 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. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility. 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. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Magoun Square, Winter Hill, and Assembly Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Chinatown, Beacon Hill, and Merrymount. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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National Neighborhood Survivability: Pet Grooming Shop

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Pet Grooming Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Pet Grooming Shop in Boston is Magoun Square, at 83.6% at a good address and 80.4% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure), followed by Winter Hill and Assembly Square. 14 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 Pet Grooming Shop 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. 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.

How Often Are Pet Grooming Shop 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 Pet Grooming Shop a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Magoun Square, the projected chance that a new Pet Grooming Shop lasts two or more years is 80.4% at a typical address and 83.6% 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 Boston

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Pet Grooming Shop tenants, Magoun Square is ranked first (80.4% at a typical address). Winter Hill and Assembly Square follow at 79.0% at a typical address and 78.4% at a typical address respectively. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.

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 Pet Grooming Shop compares to all other business types in Boston
Best Cities to Open a Pet Grooming Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Pet Grooming Shop
Business Survivability in Magoun Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Winter Hill, Boston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Assembly Square, 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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