National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Acupuncture Clinic

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Acupuncture Clinics (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
Published: 2026-04-28T00:00:00-05:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Acupuncture Clinics. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

April 28, 2026•19 min read

Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Palmer Square in Chicago offers the highest survivability for Acupuncture Clinic operators at a typical address: 89.4%. The top 27 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Acupuncture Clinics exist across diverse markets. Because new competitors open and close each week, the exact survivability score for any specific address is always best verified in StreetSpring's live platform.

To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Palmer Square, Chicago: 89.4% survivability at a typical address for Acupuncture Clinic

What the figures measure: every figure in this ranking is the typical address, the neighborhood's average in its metro file, and the ranking orders on it

Ranked neighborhoods: 1,907 across 22 major US cities

Average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods: 75.0% at a typical address for Acupuncture Clinics

Top-27 average: 87.7% at a typical address, 12.7 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 27 neighborhoods in the US
Geographic patterns
How to use this ranking
Related resources
Frequently asked questions

How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Acupuncture Clinics?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 27 neighborhoods for Acupuncture Clinics averaging 87.7% survivability at a typical address, against 75.0% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 12.7-point gap is the distance between those two averages, both at a typical address. It compares projections for neighborhoods; the projection for any one storefront is made at its own address.

For an Acupuncture Clinic, the top-ranked neighborhoods average 87.7% at a typical address, against 75.0% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods. Read that projection alongside the Revenue Capture Score, the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring's model counts the direct and indirect competitors for Acupuncture Clinics in each distance band around the specific address.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 27 neighborhoods represent 10 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Acupuncture Clinics can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

The address you choose determines your competitive exposure, customer flow, and spending potential simultaneously.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open an Acupuncture Clinic?

The first, middle and last neighborhood in the table below, with the same three figures the table prints from each metro file: the box runs from the lowest to the highest address, and the white line is the typical address. Palmer Square, Chicago leads at 89.4% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 27 neighborhoods nationwide for Acupuncture Clinics are:

Scores for Acupuncture Clinics run from 56.0% to 90.0% on this scale. The best address in 388 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 90.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.

Neighborhoods are ordered on the typical address, the file's average for each neighborhood. Best Locations and Challenging Locations are the file's highest and lowest address.

#	Neighborhood	City	Avg Survival (Typical Address)	Tier	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Palmer Square	Chicago	89.4%	Great	90.0%	85.8%
2	Midtown	Houston	88.9%	Great	90.0%	77.2%
3	Platt Park	Denver	88.5%	Great	90.0%	82.4%
3	Blandtown	Atlanta	88.5%	Good	89.6%	86.6%
5	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	88.4%	Great	90.0%	83.6%
6	City Park West	Denver	88.3%	Great	89.6%	85.3%
7	Poinciana Park	Miami	88.1%	Great	90.0%	84.9%
8	Neartown/Montrose	Houston	88.0%	Great	90.0%	76.8%
8	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	88.0%	Great	89.6%	76.8%
8	Cunningham	Chicago	88.0%	Great	89.6%	85.8%
11	Brighton	Seattle	87.9%	Great	90.0%	83.2%
12	Fourth Ward	Houston	87.8%	Great	90.0%	82.8%
13	Highland	Denver	87.7%	Great	90.0%	80.2%
14	Fitzsimons	Denver	87.6%	Great	90.0%	82.8%
15	Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley	Houston	87.5%	Great	90.0%	72.6%
16	South Orange	Orlando	87.4%	Good	90.0%	81.1%
17	North Charlotte	Charlotte	87.3%	Great	90.0%	81.9%
17	Woodland	Seattle	87.3%	Good	89.6%	81.9%
17	Adonea	Denver	87.3%	Average	89.2%	84.9%
20	Sheffield Neighbors	Chicago	87.2%	Great	89.6%	84.5%
20	Eckington	Washington DC	87.2%	Great	90.0%	78.5%
22	Serenity Ridge	Denver	87.1%	Great	90.0%	83.6%
22	Jefferson Park	Denver	87.1%	Great	90.0%	76.8%
22	Tropico	Los Angeles	87.1%	Great	90.0%	73.8%
22	Sharpstown	Houston	87.1%	Great	90.0%	72.6%
22	Binz	Houston	87.1%	Good	90.0%	80.2%
22	Lawndale/Wayside	Houston	87.1%	Good	90.0%	74.7%

Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies by address, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.

For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?

City Concentration

The top 27 neighborhoods span 10 different cities, with Denver claiming 8 of the top spots (30%).

Breakdown of top 27 neighborhoods by city:

Denver: 8 neighborhoods (30% of top 27)
Houston: 7 neighborhoods (26% of top 27): View city guide
Chicago: 3 neighborhoods (11% of top 27): View city guide
Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 27): View city guide
Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 27): View city guide
Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide
Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide
Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide
Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide
Los Angeles: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Acupuncture Clinics operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 27 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-27 neighborhood require more precise site selection: the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.

The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 10 cities represented in the top 27 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Acupuncture Clinics operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets: the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.

How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for an Acupuncture Clinic?

National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. StreetSpring's AI models project the survivability of businesses across the ranked neighborhoods of major U.S. metros, so agents and entrepreneurs can check an address before opening day. Survivability moves from one address to the next within any neighborhood: this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool scores the address.

For the most accurate assessment:

Consider neighborhoods in the top 27 as strong starting points
Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics

Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Acupuncture Clinics.

See also: Best Cities for Acupuncture Clinic: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Acupuncture Clinics.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Acupuncture Clinics

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I interpret a survivability score?

A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and hundreds of additional factors.

What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Acupuncture Clinics?

City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Acupuncture Clinics across all neighborhoods in a given city: useful for identifying which cities offer the best overall conditions. Neighborhood-level rankings go deeper, showing which specific neighborhoods within those cities rank highest. StreetSpring's address-level tool adds a third layer, scoring individual storefronts within any neighborhood.

Where can I download the underlying data?

How can I compare specific addresses within these top neighborhoods?

StreetSpring's address-level tool allows you to input any commercial address and see predicted survivability for Acupuncture Clinics. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block: address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.

What type of neighborhood is best for opening an Acupuncture Clinic?

The best neighborhoods for Acupuncture Clinics share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical Acupuncture Clinic customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Acupuncture Clinics combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 75.0% at a typical address. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.

What demographic factors drive survivability for Acupuncture Clinics?

For Acupuncture Clinics, StreetSpring's model incorporates neighborhood-level demographic data including population density, median household income, employment rates, and consumer spending on this specific category. These factors vary by business type: the demographic profile that drives survivability for Acupuncture Clinic customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.

Is the competitive environment for Acupuncture Clinics stronger in some markets than others?

Yes, competition density for Acupuncture Clinics varies significantly by market. StreetSpring's model reads the number of direct competitors against the consumer spending available to them at each address. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.

How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Acupuncture Clinics specifically?

StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Acupuncture Clinics by analyzing the competitive density of existing Acupuncture Clinics within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Acupuncture Clinics in that location, the housing vacancy rate and business mix around the site, and hundreds of additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Acupuncture Clinic surviving two or more years at that specific address.

Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View national technical data

The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Chicago, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Seattle, Charlotte, Washington DC, Los Angeles.

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.

Methodology: Neighborhoods are ranked on the typical address: the average Survivability Score for Acupuncture Clinics across the scored locations within each neighborhood, as its metro file publishes it. The average across all ranked neighborhoods is the plain mean of those figures, not the national average on the city ranking, which averages metros. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities. 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.

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