Survivability Rankings for Dentist Office in Chicago

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Chicago neighborhoods to open a Dentist Office, at a good address, from Palmer Square (90.0% survival) to Kennedy Park.

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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: Palmer Square: 90.0% at a good address, 89.4% at a typical address for Dentist Office (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 90.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 67 of 99 ranked
  • Average across the 99 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 74.1% for Dentist Offices
  • Most challenging area: Kennedy Park: 63.2% at a good address, 59.6% 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 Chicago, Palmer Square ranks #1 for opening a Dentist Office, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.0% at a good address and 89.4% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 90.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 90.0% and its lowest at 85.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Kennedy Park, at 63.2% at a good address and 59.6% 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 Chicago to Open a Dentist Office?

Palmer Square ranks #1 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods in and around Chicago for Dentist Office survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Palmer SquareChicago90.0%89.4%90.0%85.8%
2PilsenChicago90.0%85.4%90.0%70.0%
3Sheffield NeighborsChicago89.6%87.1%89.6%82.8%
4Logan SquareChicago89.6%86.2%90.0%73.8%
5AvondaleChicago89.6%83.9%90.0%71.7%
6Boulevard DistrictChicago89.6%82.8%90.0%69.6%
7University Village/Little ItalyChicago89.6%82.6%89.6%66.6%
8Big Woods MarmionChicago89.6%80.0%90.0%59.0%
9CunninghamChicago89.2%88.1%89.6%85.8%
10Pigeon HillChicago89.2%83.5%89.2%71.7%

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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 →

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 Chicago Would a Dentist Office Make the Most Money?

Where a Dentist Office would make the most money in or around Chicago 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.

Palmer Square is ranked #1 for Dentist Office survivability, at 90.0% at a good address and 89.4% at a typical address; Kennedy Park is ranked last of the 99, at 63.2% at a good address and 59.6% 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 Dentist Office in Chicago requires careful location choice. Across the 99 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Dentist Office lasts two or more years is 74.1% at a typical address. Two businesses on the same block can have very different survivability scores depending on their category.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Dentist Office in or Around Chicago?

When selecting a location for a Dentist Office in or around Chicago, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can win. 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 are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. StreetSpring leverages exclusive data sources and custom models for these projections. 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. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.


Where in or Around Chicago Should I Start a Dentist Office?

StreetSpring's analysis shows the best areas are Palmer Square, Pilsen, and Sheffield Neighbors, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Kennedy Park, West Woodlawn, and West Morgan Park. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Chicago to Open a Dentist Office?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Dentist Office in Chicago is Palmer Square, at 90.0% at a good address and 89.4% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 90.0% good-address figure), followed by Pilsen and Sheffield Neighbors. 67 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.


Can a Dentist Office Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Chicago?

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. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Dentist Office Rankings in Chicago 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 Chicago.


Is a Dentist Office a Good Tenant for Chicago Landlords?

In Palmer Square, the projected chance that a new Dentist Office lasts two or more years is 89.4% at a typical address and 90.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Dentist Office in Chicago

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Dentist Office tenants, Palmer Square is ranked first (89.4% at a typical address). Pilsen and Sheffield Neighbors follow at 85.4% at a typical address and 87.1% at a typical address respectively. 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.

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


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

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


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

View technical data for Chicago

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