National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Barber Shop
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Barber Shops. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Beverly Heights in Miami ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Barber Shop, with 85% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 9 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Barber Shops exist across diverse markets. These static rankings provide a useful national perspective, but for the most precise prediction for a specific storefront, StreetSpring's live platform is the authoritative source.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring — May 5, 2026
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Beverly Heights, Miami — 85% survivability for Barber Shop
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 74.4% for Barber Shops
- Top-25 average: 83.0% — 8.6% above national average
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 25 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?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Barber Shops significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 83.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 74.4%.
This 8.6% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
For a Barber Shop, the survivability advantage of a top-ranked neighborhood (averaging 83.0% versus the national average of 74.4%) translates directly into a longer survival horizon and a stronger revenue capture position. StreetSpring's model identifies Barber Shops survivability as particularly sensitive to the competitive density of direct and indirect competitors within a quarter-mile radius of the specific address.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 9 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Barber Shops can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Where you open matters more than anything else.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Barber Shop?
| Signal | Top-quartile neighborhood pattern | Bottom-quartile neighborhood pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Walk Score + foot-traffic alignment | Neighborhoods where Walk Score (90+) matches actual measured pedestrian volume — not just street-grid promise. | High Walk Score scores driven by transit density but with sparse street-level retail engagement. |
| Subtype-specific density saturation | Neighborhoods with the subtype below the optimal density curve — room for a new entrant without cannibalizing demand. | Neighborhoods at or past the saturation point for the subtype, where new entrants face zero-sum competition. |
| Daytime population concentration | Mixed-use neighborhoods with strong daytime employment density (LEHD LODES > 8K jobs/sq mi). | Pure-residential neighborhoods where daytime population drops below 30% of resident count. |
What competitive moat each top neighborhood has
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Beverly Heights, Miami leads at 85% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Barber Shops are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverly Heights | Miami | 84.7% | Great | 86.9% | 82.0% |
| 2 | Conway | Orlando | 84.5% | Great | 86.7% | 81.8% |
| 3 | Dongan Hills | New York City | 84.4% | Great | 86.5% | 81.7% |
| 4 | Pepperwood | Phoenix | 84.1% | Great | 86.3% | 81.4% |
| 5 | Navarrea Isle | Miami | 83.5% | Great | 85.6% | 80.8% |
| 6 | Cresthaven | Miami | 83.2% | Great | 85.4% | 80.5% |
| 7 | Fairoaks | Tampa Bay | 83.2% | Great | 85.3% | 80.5% |
| 8 | Lake Ridge | Miami | 83.1% | Great | 85.3% | 80.5% |
| 9 | Lawnacres | Miami | 83.1% | Great | 85.3% | 80.4% |
| 10 | Downtown | San Antonio | 82.8% | Great | 85.0% | 80.2% |
| 11 | Garden Isles | Miami | 82.7% | Great | 84.9% | 80.0% |
| 12 | Lyons Park | Miami | 82.7% | Great | 84.9% | 80.0% |
| 13 | Avondale | Miami | 82.6% | Great | 84.8% | 80.0% |
| 14 | Bay Colony | Miami | 82.6% | Great | 84.8% | 79.9% |
| 15 | Imperial Point | Miami | 82.6% | Great | 84.8% | 79.9% |
| 16 | Flagler Heights | Miami | 82.5% | Great | 84.7% | 79.9% |
| 17 | Sunrise Key | Miami | 82.5% | Great | 84.7% | 79.9% |
| 18 | Westerleigh | New York City | 82.5% | Great | 84.7% | 79.8% |
| 19 | Northern Liberties | Philadelphia | 82.5% | Great | 84.7% | 79.8% |
| 20 | Oxford Circle | Philadelphia | 82.5% | Great | 84.7% | 79.8% |
| 21 | Colee Hammock | Miami | 82.5% | Great | 84.6% | 79.8% |
| 22 | Pennypack Woods | Philadelphia | 82.5% | Great | 84.6% | 79.8% |
| 23 | Beaverton | Portland | 82.4% | Great | 84.6% | 79.8% |
| 24 | Bethesda Row | Washington DC | 82.3% | Great | 84.5% | 79.6% |
| 25 | Liberia | Miami | 82.3% | Great | 84.4% | 79.6% |
Keep in mind that results depend heavily on the exact location; strong sites often exist within neighborhoods that seem less favorable overall.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What's true of every top-ranked US neighborhood
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 9 different cities, with Miami claiming 14 of the top spots (56%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Miami: 14 neighborhoods (56% of top 25) — View city guide
- Philadelphia: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- New York City: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Phoenix: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Tampa Bay: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Antonio: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Portland: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Barber Shops operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection — the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.
How transit access shapes survival
The concentration of 14 top-ranked neighborhoods in Miami (56% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that Miami's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for Barber Shops. Operators targeting this category should treat Miami neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
How to apply this ranking when choosing where to open a Barber Shop
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. The StreetSpring platform combines proprietary consumer spending forecasts, competitive density analysis, and mobility data to produce survivability predictions no other tool replicates. Block-level conditions within any neighborhood can shift survivability by 10–20 points — this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool finalizes it.
For the most accurate assessment:
- Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 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.
Why score alone shouldn't drive the lease decision
See also: Best Cities for Barber Shop — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Barber Shops.
Complementary Business Types Across Tiers
If you're evaluating a Barber Shop location, the same neighborhoods that score well for Barber Shops often score well for adjacent businesses. A few examples across the national distribution:
Beverly-Heights, Miami — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Barber Shops (85% survivability for Barber Shop) Other business types that thrive in Beverly-Heights:
- South American Restaurant (89% survivability)
- Brunch Restaurant (89% survivability)
- Chinese Restaurant (89% survivability)
Joyland, Atlanta — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (58% survivability for Barber Shop) Other business types that thrive in Joyland:
- Day Care Center (86% survivability)
- Dance Club (81% survivability)
- Bar (81% survivability)
When several subtypes score well in the same neighborhood, that's a stronger signal than any single subtype's score in isolation. Use both views.
Visual Data
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Portland: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Philadelphia: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- San Antonio: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Tampa Bay: 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 does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Barber Shops specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Barber Shops by analyzing the competitive density of existing Barber Shops within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Barber Shops in that location, mobility patterns that determine likely customer flow, and 80+ additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Barber Shop surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
Can a Barber Shop succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 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-25 list.
Where can I download the underlying data?
The full national survivability dataset is available as a free download: https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv. The CSV includes all business subtypes and neighborhoods covered in this analysis, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Barber Shops?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Barber Shops are Miami (14), Philadelphia (3), New York City (2). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Barber Shops in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Barber Shops?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Barber Shops 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.
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, mobility data, and 80+ additional factors.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Barber Shops?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Barber Shops — and by extension, how likely a Barber Shop tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Barber Shops represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.
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.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Barber Shops across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.