Survivability Rankings for Dentist Office in Dallas
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Dallas to open a Dentist Office, from Linwood (73% survival) to Clearview (67%).
By Bobby Koons | Last updated: April 25, 2026 | Weekly methodology review | Methodology
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Linwood — 73% average survivability for Dentist Office
- Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 15 of 30 analyzed
- City-wide average: 70% for Dentist Offices
- Most challenging area: Clearview at 67%
- Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~4.6% more expected revenue in Linwood
- Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Dentist Office Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Dentist Office Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Dentist Office a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Of all the neighborhoods in and around Dallas, Linwood ranks #1 for opening a Dentist Office with 73% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 74% and the most challenging locations in Linwood at 72%. The worst neighborhoods include Clearview with 67% average chance. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends.
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Dallas to Open a Dentist Office?
Linwood ranks #1 of 30 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Dallas for Dentist Office survivability with a score of 73% 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 | Linwood | 71.0% – 75.0% | 70.8% – 75.8% | 71.0% – 75.0% |
| 2 | Butler | 72.0% – 76.0% | 70.5% – 75.4% | 70.0% – 74.0% |
| 3 | Oakhurst | 72.0% – 76.0% | 70.3% – 75.3% | 68.0% – 72.0% |
| 4 | M Streets | 79.0% – 83.0% | 70.2% – 75.1% | 63.0% – 67.0% |
| 5 | Woodhaven | 72.0% – 76.0% | 70.0% – 74.9% | 66.0% – 70.0% |
| 6 | Monticello | 71.0% – 75.0% | 69.9% – 74.9% | 71.0% – 75.0% |
| 7 | Oak Lawn | 73.0% – 77.0% | 69.9% – 74.9% | 63.0% – 67.0% |
| 8 | Cottonwood | 72.0% – 76.0% | 69.6% – 74.5% | 64.0% – 68.0% |
| 9 | Old Towne | 72.0% – 76.0% | 69.4% – 74.4% | 66.0% – 70.0% |
| 10 | Fairmount | 70.0% – 74.0% | 69.3% – 74.3% | 69.0% – 73.0% |
Reading the gap between #1 and #10
StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.
Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →
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Dallas's Best-Earning Neighborhoods for Dentist Offices
In Linwood, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~4.6% more than the average location in or around Dallas.
On the other hand, in Clearview, the worst possible location could result in making ~5.2% less than the average location in the city.
Choosing the right address is the highest-leverage decision for any brick-and-mortar entrepreneur. Opening a Dentist Office in Dallas requires careful location choice. Across 30 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Dentist Office is 70% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.
What Matters Most When Opening a Dentist Office in Dallas
Selecting a high-survivability address is the single most cost-effective risk reduction available before signing a lease. Everything downstream depends on it. 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 apply advanced machine learning to massive commercial real estate datasets to build accurate models. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models.
| Factor | Where new owners get tripped up | Questions to ask before you sign |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Foot traffic seasonality | Looking at a peak-summer Tuesday and assuming year-round volume. | Walk the block at 3 different times across 2 different weeks. Ask neighboring tenants for their slow-season % drop. |
| Permits & licensing | Assuming a 30-day permit timeline, hitting 90+ days, paying rent on a non-operating storefront. | Call the local zoning office before signing. Confirm your use is already permitted; if not, factor a 2-3 month variance timeline. |
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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.
The Best Place to Start a Dentist Office in Dallas
StreetSpring's analysis shows the best areas are Linwood, Butler, and Oakhurst, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Clearview, Plano Park, and Paschal. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.
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Where in Dallas Should You Open a Dentist Office?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Dentist Office in Dallas is Linwood with 73% average survivability, followed by Butler and Oakhurst. 15 of 30 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.
Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.
Should You Consider Lower-Survivability Areas of Dallas for a Dentist Office?
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.
When Does StreetSpring Update Dallas Dentist Office Rankings?
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 Dallas.
The Landlord's View of Dentist Offices in Dallas
In Linwood, StreetSpring forecasts a 70.8% – 75.8% average chance for a new Dentist Office to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
Landlord Survivability Data for Dentist Office in Dallas
Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Dentist Office tenants, Linwood provides the best survivability conditions (70.8% – 75.8%). Butler and Oakhurst also show viable averages at 70.5% – 75.4% and 70.3% – 75.3% respectively. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.
StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Which Dallas Neighborhoods Are Strongest for Dentist Offices?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Dallas to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Dallas.
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Dallas are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Dallas
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
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Neighborhood-Specific Questions
Local-context questions, answered with neighborhood-specific numbers.
How comprehensive is the Dentist Offices data for Dallas?
For Dentist Offices, the Dallas model produces survivability scores from 42% (low-end neighborhoods) to 78% (top neighborhoods), averaging 64%. Each storefront address gets a precise score that reflects block-level variation.
How current is the Dentist Offices data for Dallas?
The Dallas Dentist Offices survivability corpus refreshes quarterly. The current dataset (2026 release) reflects Dallas's ~64% average for this subtype. New competitor openings, closures, and ACS releases are integrated each refresh cycle.
How important is foot traffic / accessibility for a Dentist Office in Dallas?
ACS data shows Dallas's median commute at ~26 minutes — accessibility patterns vary widely by neighborhood. Dentist Offices survivability in Dallas ranges 42-78% across locations, with accessibility one of the bigger contributing factors.