What is the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Day Care Center?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Day Care Center is Midtown, ranked #1 at 86.0% at a good address and 82.9% at a typical address. 48 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Day Care Center across Houston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods in Houston, the average projected chance that a Day Care Center lasts two or more years is 74.5% at a typical address. Midtown, ranked #1, is at 82.9% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Day Care Center in Houston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Houston for Day Care Center include Medical Center Area (ranked last, at 77.4% at a good address and 67.9% at a typical address), Greater Fondren Southwest, and Greater Inwood. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Day Care Center 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. StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.

Survivability Rankings for Day Care Center in Houston

Q: Where in Houston would a Day Care Center 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 Houston address you are weighing.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Day Care Center, at a good address, from Midtown (86.0% survival) to Medical Center Area.

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: Midtown: 86.0% at a good address, 82.9% at a typical address for Day Care Center

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 48 of 57 ranked

Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 74.5% for Day Care Centers

Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 77.4% at a good address, 67.9% 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 Day Care Center Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Day Care Center Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Day Care Center a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Houston to open a Day Care Center is Midtown, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 86.0% at a good address and 82.9% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 86.0% and its lowest at 66.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 77.4% at a good address and 67.9% 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 Houston to Open a Day Care Center?

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Day Care Center survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 86.0% 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	Midtown	Houston	86.0%	82.9%	86.0%	66.2%
2	Neartown/Montrose	Houston	85.6%	81.5%	86.0%	64.8%
3	Fourth Ward	Houston	85.6%	80.3%	86.0%	72.5%
4	Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley	Houston	85.6%	80.1%	86.0%	58.1%
5	Sharpstown	Houston	85.6%	79.7%	86.0%	58.1%
6	Gulfton	Houston	85.6%	79.4%	86.0%	58.6%
7	Greater Heights	Houston	85.6%	79.0%	86.0%	50.9%
8	Spring Branch West	Houston	85.6%	78.2%	86.0%	60.4%
9	Greater Uptown	Houston	85.6%	74.8%	86.0%	50.4%
10	Binz	Houston	85.1%	79.6%	85.6%	68.0%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. 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 Houston Would a Day Care Center Make the Most Money?

Where a Day Care Center would make the most money in or around Houston 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.

Midtown is ranked #1 for Day Care Center survivability, at 86.0% at a good address and 82.9% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 77.4% at a good address and 67.9% 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.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Day Care Center in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Day Care Center lasts two or more years is 74.5% at a typical address. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Day Care Center in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for a Day Care Center in or around Houston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. StreetSpring's proprietary Revenue Capture Score, the revenue a business can capture at a specific address, is the factor that matters most when choosing where to open. 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. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. 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. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Day Care Center?

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, and Fourth Ward, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, Greater Fondren Southwest, and Greater Inwood. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Day Care Center?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Day Care Center in Houston is Midtown, at 86.0% at a good address and 82.9% at a typical address, followed by Neartown/Montrose and Fourth Ward. 48 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Can a Day Care Center Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Houston?

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. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Day Care Center Rankings in Houston 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 Houston.

Is a Day Care Center a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Day Care Center lasts two or more years is 82.9% at a typical address and 86.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Day Care Center in Houston

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Midtown, the top-ranked neighborhood in Houston, a Day Care Center tenant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 82.9% at a typical address. Neartown/Montrose follows at 81.5% at a typical address, while Fourth Ward shows 80.3% at a typical address. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

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 Houston for My Business Overall?

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Houston: See how Day Care Center compares to all other business types in Houston
Best Cities to Open a Day Care Center in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Day Care Center
Business Survivability in Midtown, Houston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Neartown/Montrose, Houston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Fourth Ward, Houston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Houston

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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