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

Across the 186 ranked neighborhoods in Denver, the average projected chance that a Hair Salon lasts two or more years is 74.2% at a typical address. West Highland, ranked #1, is at 82.5% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Hair Salon in Denver?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Denver for Hair Salon include Trails at First Creek (ranked last, at 48.9% at a good address and 48.6% at a typical address), Sun Meadow, and Sand Creek Ranch. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

Survivability Rankings for Hair Salon in Denver

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Denver to open a Hair Salon is West Highland, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 82.5% at a typical address (15 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 153 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Denver 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 Denver address you are weighing.

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

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. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Denver neighborhoods to open a Hair Salon, at a good address, from West Highland (84.0% survival) to Trails at First Creek.

September 22, 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: West Highland: 84.0% at a good address, 82.5% at a typical address for Hair Salon (15 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 153 of 186 ranked

Average across the 186 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 74.2% for Hair Salons

Most challenging area: Trails at First Creek: 48.9% at a good address, 48.6% 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 →

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

West Highland leads Denver's 2026 survivability rankings for Hair Salon operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 82.5% at a typical address (15 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 77.7%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Trails at First Creek, at 48.9% at a good address and 48.6% at a typical address. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

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

West Highland ranks #1 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods in and around Denver 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	West Highland	Denver	84.0%	82.5%	84.0%	77.7%
2	Civic Center	Denver	84.0%	82.4%	84.0%	79.5%
3	Serenity Ridge	Denver	84.0%	82.0%	84.0%	80.4%
4	Cole	Denver	84.0%	81.9%	84.0%	75.4%
5	Berkeley	Denver	84.0%	81.2%	84.0%	63.8%
6	Sunnyside	Denver	84.0%	80.7%	84.0%	58.4%
7	City Center North	Denver	84.0%	79.6%	84.0%	61.5%
8	South Alameda	Denver	84.0%	78.8%	84.0%	64.2%
9	Meadow Hills	Denver	84.0%	78.7%	84.0%	64.2%
10	Morris Heights	Denver	84.0%	78.3%	84.0%	58.8%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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 Denver Would a Hair Salon Make the Most Money?

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

West Highland is ranked #1 for Hair Salon survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.5% at a typical address; Trails at First Creek is ranked last of the 186, at 48.9% at a good address and 48.6% 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.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Hair Salon in Denver requires careful location choice. Across the 186 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Hair Salon lasts two or more years is 74.2% at a typical address. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

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

When selecting a location for a Hair Salon in or around Denver, 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 platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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

StreetSpring's analysis shows the best areas are West Highland, Civic Center, and Serenity Ridge, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Trails at First Creek, Sun Meadow, and Sand Creek Ranch. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Hair Salon in Denver is West Highland, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.5% at a typical address (15 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Civic Center and Serenity Ridge. 153 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

Can a Hair Salon Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Denver?

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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Hair Salon Rankings in Denver 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 Denver.

Is a Hair Salon a Good Tenant for Denver Landlords?

In West Highland, the projected chance that a new Hair Salon lasts two or more years is 82.5% 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 Denver

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In West Highland, the top-ranked neighborhood in Denver, a Hair Salon tenant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 82.5% at a typical address. Civic Center follows at 82.4% at a typical address, while Serenity Ridge shows 82.0% at a typical address. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Denver: See how Hair Salon compares to all other business types in Denver
Best Cities to Open a Hair Salon in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Hair Salon
Business Survivability in West Highland, Denver: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Civic Center, Denver: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Serenity Ridge, Denver: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

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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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