Survivability Rankings for Veterinary Clinic in Houston

2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Veterinary Clinic, at a good address, from Sharpstown (89.2% survival) to Medical Center Area.

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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: Sharpstown: 89.2% at a good address, 83.6% at a typical address for Veterinary Clinic (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 89.2% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 54 of 57 ranked
  • Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 77.3% for Veterinary Clinics
  • Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 76.4% at a good address, 65.4% 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 →

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Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Houston, Sharpstown ranks #1 for opening a Veterinary Clinic, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.2% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 89.2% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 89.6% and its lowest at 63.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 76.4% at a good address and 65.4% 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 Houston to Open a Veterinary Clinic?

Sharpstown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Veterinary Clinic survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.2% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1SharpstownHouston89.2%83.6%89.6%63.6%
2GulftonHouston89.2%82.7%89.2%62.0%
3MidtownHouston88.7%84.3%88.7%68.8%
4Gulfgate Riverview/Pine ValleyHouston88.7%83.0%89.6%59.8%
5WestchaseHouston88.7%82.6%89.2%61.5%
6Neartown/MontroseHouston88.3%82.5%89.2%60.7%
7Lawndale/WaysideHouston88.3%82.2%89.2%61.5%
8Spring Branch WestHouston88.3%81.1%89.2%62.4%
9Greater HeightsHouston88.3%79.8%89.6%57.3%
10AliefHouston88.3%78.8%89.2%58.1%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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 Veterinary Clinic Make the Most Money?

Where a Veterinary Clinic 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.

Sharpstown is ranked #1 for Veterinary Clinic survivability, at 89.2% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 76.4% at a good address and 65.4% 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.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Veterinary Clinic in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Veterinary Clinic lasts two or more years is 77.3% at a typical address. What makes a location ideal varies by business type: foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Veterinary Clinic in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for a Veterinary Clinic in or around Houston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to 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 forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. Our prediction system is built from scratch using proprietary data pipelines and validated against actual business lifecycles. 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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.


Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Veterinary Clinic?

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Sharpstown, Gulfton, and Midtown, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, MacGregor, and Addicks Park Ten. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. 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 Houston to Open a Veterinary Clinic?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Veterinary Clinic in Houston is Sharpstown, at 89.2% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 89.2% good-address figure), followed by Gulfton and Midtown. 54 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 Veterinary Clinic 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. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Veterinary Clinic 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 Veterinary Clinic a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Sharpstown, the projected chance that a new Veterinary Clinic lasts two or more years is 83.6% at a typical address and 89.2% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Veterinary Clinic in Houston

The data tells a clear story for Veterinary Clinic tenants across Houston's top neighborhoods. Sharpstown leads at 83.6% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 89.6%. Gulfton is at 82.7% at a typical address, and Midtown at 84.3% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

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.

  • Business Survivability Rankings: Houston: See how Veterinary Clinic compares to all other business types in Houston
  • Best Cities to Open a Veterinary Clinic in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Veterinary Clinic
  • Business Survivability in Sharpstown, Houston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Gulfton, Houston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Midtown, 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.