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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Minneapolis to open a Day Care Center is Morris Park, ranked #1 at 86.0% at a good address and 81.2% at a typical address. 54 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

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

Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods in Minneapolis, the average projected chance that a Day Care Center lasts two or more years is 74.5% at a typical address. Morris Park, ranked #1, is at 81.2% at a typical address.

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

The most challenging neighborhoods in Minneapolis for Day Care Center include Ventura Village (ranked last, at 65.3% at a good address and 60.7% at a typical address), Downtown West, and Summit Hill. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

What should I consider when opening a Day Care Center in Minneapolis?

The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

Survivability Rankings for Day Care Center in Minneapolis

Q: Where in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis address you are weighing.

2026 ranking of Minneapolis neighborhoods to open a Day Care Center, at a good address, from Morris Park (86.0% survival) to Ventura Village.

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: Morris Park: 86.0% at a good address, 81.2% at a typical address for Day Care Center

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 54 of 64 ranked

Average across the 64 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 74.5% for Day Care Centers

Most challenging area: Ventura Village: 65.3% at a good address, 60.7% 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

Opening a Day Care Center in Minneapolis? Our 2026 analysis identifies Morris Park as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 86.0% at a good address and 81.2% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 86.0% and its lowest at 56.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Ventura Village, at 65.3% at a good address and 60.7% 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 Minneapolis to Open a Day Care Center?

Morris Park ranks #1 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis 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	Morris Park	Minneapolis	86.0%	81.2%	86.0%	56.8%
2	Lowry Hill	Minneapolis	85.6%	82.4%	85.6%	68.9%
3	Windom	Minneapolis	85.6%	80.9%	86.0%	68.9%
4	Cooper	Minneapolis	85.1%	81.7%	85.1%	71.6%
5	Central	Minneapolis	85.1%	80.0%	85.6%	62.6%
6	Northeast Park	Minneapolis	85.1%	76.4%	85.6%	61.7%
7	Downtown	Minneapolis	85.1%	72.4%	86.0%	56.3%
8	Kingfield	Minneapolis	84.6%	80.3%	85.6%	65.3%
9	Lyndale	Minneapolis	84.6%	80.3%	85.6%	72.0%
10	Diamond Lake	Minneapolis	84.6%	78.3%	85.1%	57.2%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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 Minneapolis Would a Day Care Center Make the Most Money?

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

Morris Park is ranked #1 for Day Care Center survivability, at 86.0% at a good address and 81.2% at a typical address; Ventura Village is ranked last of the 64, at 65.3% at a good address and 60.7% 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.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening a Day Care Center in Minneapolis requires careful location choice. Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Day Care Center lasts two or more years is 74.5% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.

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

When selecting a location for a Day Care Center in or around Minneapolis, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. 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. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall 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 Minneapolis Should I Start a Day Care Center?

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Morris Park, Lowry Hill, and Windom, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Ventura Village, Downtown West, and Summit Hill. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Day Care Center in Minneapolis is Morris Park, at 86.0% at a good address and 81.2% at a typical address, followed by Lowry Hill and Windom. 54 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

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

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

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. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Day Care Center Rankings in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis.

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

In Morris Park, the projected chance that a new Day Care Center lasts two or more years is 81.2% 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 Minneapolis

For Day Care Center tenants in Minneapolis's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

Morris Park: 81.2%
Lowry Hill: 82.4%
Windom: 80.9%

Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Minneapolis: See how Day Care Center compares to all other business types in Minneapolis
Best Cities to Open a Day Care Center in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Day Care Center
Business Survivability in Morris Park, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Lowry Hill, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Windom, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Minneapolis

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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