National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Barber Shop
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Barber Shops. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Heritage Eagle Bend (Denver) ranks #1 nationally for Barber Shop survivability in 2026, with 83.2% survivability at a typical address. The top 28 neighborhoods nationwide span 12 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Barber Shops 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: Heritage Eagle Bend, Denver: 83.2% survivability at a typical address for Barber Shop
- 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: 68.3% at a typical address for Barber Shops
- Top-28 average: 81.6% at a typical address, 13.3 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 28 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 Barber Shops?
Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 28 neighborhoods for Barber Shops averaging 81.6% survivability at a typical address, against 68.3% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.
This 13.3-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 a Barber Shop, the top-ranked neighborhoods average 81.6% at a typical address, against 68.3% 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 Barber Shops in each distance band around the specific address.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 28 neighborhoods represent 12 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Barber Shops can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
A great product in the wrong location will underperform; an average product in the right location can thrive.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Barber Shop?
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. Heritage Eagle Bend, Denver leads at 83.2% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 28 neighborhoods nationwide for Barber Shops are:
Scores for Barber Shops run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 402 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 84.0% 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 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 83.2% | Great | 84.0% | 80.4% |
| 2 | Platt Park | Denver | 82.9% | Great | 84.0% | 79.5% |
| 3 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 82.4% | Great | 84.0% | 75.4% |
| 3 | Truxton Circle | Washington DC | 82.4% | Great | 84.0% | 74.1% |
| 3 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 82.4% | Good | 83.1% | 80.8% |
| 6 | North Charlotte | Charlotte | 82.3% | Good | 84.0% | 79.0% |
| 7 | Highland | Denver | 82.2% | Great | 84.0% | 74.6% |
| 8 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 82.1% | Great | 84.0% | 75.9% |
| 8 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 82.1% | Great | 84.0% | 73.2% |
| 8 | Oakwood Hills | Miami | 82.1% | Great | 84.0% | 79.5% |
| 11 | Lake Ridge | Miami | 81.8% | Great | 84.0% | 73.2% |
| 12 | Shaw | Washington DC | 81.7% | Great | 84.0% | 75.0% |
| 13 | Old Fourth Ward | Atlanta | 81.5% | Great | 84.0% | 72.8% |
| 13 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 81.5% | Great | 83.6% | 75.4% |
| 15 | Five Points | Denver | 81.4% | Great | 84.0% | 73.6% |
| 15 | Montebello | Baltimore | 81.4% | Great | 83.6% | 73.6% |
| 15 | Woodland | Seattle | 81.4% | Good | 83.6% | 77.7% |
| 18 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 81.3% | Great | 83.6% | 71.8% |
| 19 | Pittsburgh | Atlanta | 81.1% | Good | 83.6% | 77.2% |
| 20 | Magoun Square | Boston | 81.0% | Great | 84.0% | 67.4% |
| 20 | Chaffee Park | Denver | 81.0% | Good | 84.0% | 63.3% |
| 22 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 80.9% | Great | 84.0% | 74.1% |
| 23 | Pleasant Plains | Washington DC | 80.8% | Great | 84.0% | 66.9% |
| 24 | Tropico | Los Angeles | 80.7% | Great | 84.0% | 66.4% |
| 25 | Bevo Mill | St. Louis | 80.6% | Great | 84.0% | 68.2% |
| 25 | Eckington | Washington DC | 80.6% | Great | 84.0% | 70.0% |
| 25 | Winter Hill | Boston | 80.6% | Great | 84.0% | 65.6% |
| 25 | City Park West | Denver | 80.6% | Average | 83.6% | 73.6% |
However, the specific location is very important and there are some great locations in neighborhoods that might not appear to be a great fit.
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 28 neighborhoods span 12 different cities, with Denver claiming 7 of the top spots (25%).
Breakdown of top 28 neighborhoods by city:
- Denver: 7 neighborhoods (25% of top 28)
- Washington DC: 6 neighborhoods (21% of top 28): View city guide
- Atlanta: 3 neighborhoods (11% of top 28): View city guide
- Miami: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
- Boston: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
- Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 28): View city guide
- Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 28): View city guide
- Baltimore: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 28): View city guide
- Seattle: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 28): View city guide
- Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 28): View city guide
- St. Louis: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 28): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Barber Shops operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 28 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-28 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 12 cities represented in the top 28 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Barber Shops 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 a Barber Shop?
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. StreetSpring uses AI to project business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods, so you can check an address before a business opens there. 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 28 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 Barber Shops.
See also: Best Cities for Barber Shop: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Barber Shops.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Seattle: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Baltimore: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Barber Shops
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
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 demographic factors drive survivability for Barber Shops?
For Barber Shops, 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 Barber Shop customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.
How often do neighborhood rankings change?
StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates, which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 28 neighborhoods for Barber Shops?
The cities most represented in the top 28 for Barber Shops are Denver (7), Washington DC (6), Atlanta (3). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
Can a Barber Shop succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 28?
Yes, the top 28 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Barber Shops can achieve strong survivability in many other neighborhoods as well. What matters is finding a location where competitive density is low enough and consumer spending is strong enough to support the business. StreetSpring's address-level tool identifies high-survivability addresses in any neighborhood, including those not represented in this top-28 list.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Barber Shop?
The best neighborhoods for Barber Shops 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 Barber Shop customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Barber Shops combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 68.3% 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.
Is the competitive environment for Barber Shops stronger in some markets than others?
Yes, competition density for Barber Shops 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 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 Barber Shops. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block: address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Washington DC, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, St. Louis.
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 Barber Shops 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.