Survivability Rankings for Gym in Houston
StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Gym, at a good address, from Fourth Ward (82.6% survival) to South Park (74.6%).
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: Fourth Ward: 82.6% at a good address, 79.1% at a typical address for Gym (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 82.6% good-address figure)
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 35 of 57 ranked
- Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.1% for Gyms
- Most challenging area: South Park: 74.6% at a good address, 64.4% 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 →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Gym Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Gym Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Gym a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Opening a Gym in Houston? Our 2026 analysis identifies Fourth Ward as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 82.6% at a good address and 79.1% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 82.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 82.6% and its lowest at 72.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is South Park, at 74.6% at a good address and 64.4% at a typical address. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Houston to Open a Gym?
Fourth Ward ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Gym survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 82.6% 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 | Fourth Ward | Houston | 82.6% | 79.1% | 82.6% | 72.8% |
| 2 | Midtown | Houston | 82.6% | 78.9% | 82.6% | 66.4% |
| 3 | Neartown/Montrose | Houston | 82.6% | 78.0% | 83.1% | 55.6% |
| 4 | Westchase | Houston | 82.6% | 77.0% | 83.1% | 52.0% |
| 5 | Willowbrook | Houston | 82.6% | 76.0% | 83.1% | 57.0% |
| 6 | Greater Heights | Houston | 82.6% | 75.9% | 83.1% | 52.0% |
| 7 | Sharpstown | Houston | 82.6% | 75.3% | 83.1% | 52.0% |
| 8 | Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley | Houston | 82.2% | 75.8% | 83.1% | 49.4% |
| 9 | Spring Branch West | Houston | 82.2% | 75.5% | 83.1% | 57.0% |
| 10 | Gulfton | Houston | 82.2% | 75.2% | 83.1% | 51.2% |
A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. 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 →
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 Houston Would a Gym Make the Most Money?
Where a Gym 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.
Fourth Ward is ranked #1 for Gym survivability, at 82.6% at a good address and 79.1% at a typical address; South Park is ranked last of the 57, at 74.6% at a good address and 64.4% 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 Gym in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Gym lasts two or more years is 71.1% at a typical address. The same location can be excellent for one business type and poor for another.
What Should I Consider When Opening a Gym in or Around Houston?
When selecting a location for a Gym 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. Our models draw from one of the most comprehensive commercial real estate datasets ever assembled. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary: developed in-house over years of research. 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. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.
Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Gym?
The strongest survivability scores belong to Fourth Ward, Midtown, and Neartown/Montrose, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be South Park, Medical Center Area, and Greater Fondren Southwest. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.
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- National City Survivability: Gym
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Gym
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Gym?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Gym in Houston is Fourth Ward, at 82.6% at a good address and 79.1% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 82.6% good-address figure), followed by Midtown and Neartown/Montrose. 35 of the 57 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 Gym 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. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Gym 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 Gym a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?
In Fourth Ward, the projected chance that a new Gym lasts two or more years is 79.1% at a typical address and 82.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
Landlord Survivability Data for Gym in Houston
From a risk-assessment perspective, a Gym tenant in Fourth Ward, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 79.1% at a typical address. Midtown is at 78.9% at a typical address, and Neartown/Montrose at 78.0% at a typical address. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts: revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
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.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Houston: See how Gym compares to all other business types in Houston
- Best Cities to Open a Gym in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Gym
- Business Survivability in Fourth Ward, Houston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Midtown, Houston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Neartown/Montrose, 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.