National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Hair Salon
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Hair Salons. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Tenderloin (San Francisco) ranks #1 nationally for Hair Salon survivability in 2026, with a 82% chance of success for new entrants. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Hair Salons 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.
Reviewed and updated: May 14, 2026 — Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Tenderloin, San Francisco — 82% survivability for Hair Salon
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 70.1% for Hair Salons
- Top-25 average: 80.3% — 10.1% 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 Hair Salons?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Hair Salons significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 80.3% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 70.1%.
This 10.1% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
What separates the top neighborhoods for Hair Salons from the national average is not simply higher foot traffic — it is a favorable ratio of consumer spending on this category to competitive supply. The 10.1% advantage that top neighborhoods hold is built on structural conditions: the right consumer demographics, manageable competition density, and mobility patterns that route target customers past the storefront. Our platform draws on 100+ location-specific factors to generate each survivability score.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Hair Salons can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Survivability data consistently shows location accounts for more variance in business outcomes than any other controllable factor.
The strongest US neighborhoods for opening a Hair Salon
| Signal | Top-quartile neighborhood pattern | Bottom-quartile neighborhood pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary subtype clustering | Neighborhoods with multiple complementary subtypes within 2 blocks (e.g., fitness + smoothie + athletic apparel). | Neighborhoods where the subtype is isolated from complementary anchors, requiring all foot-traffic to be destination-driven. |
| Commercial rent-to-revenue ratio | Neighborhoods where commercial $/sqft fits the subtype's revenue-per-sqft economics with margin. | Neighborhoods where rent inflation has outrun revenue growth — operators paying lifestyle rents. |
| 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. |
Reading the score gap inside the top 10
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tenderloin, San Francisco leads at 82% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Hair Salons are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenderloin | San Francisco | 82.5% | Great | 84.4% | 79.8% |
| 2 | Little Italy | New York City | 81.6% | Great | 83.5% | 78.9% |
| 3 | East Village | New York City | 81.2% | Great | 83.1% | 78.5% |
| 4 | Northgate | San Francisco | 81.0% | Great | 82.9% | 78.2% |
| 5 | Hayes Valley | San Francisco | 80.8% | Great | 82.7% | 78.0% |
| 6 | Gramercy | New York City | 80.6% | Great | 82.6% | 77.9% |
| 7 | Lower East Side | New York City | 80.6% | Great | 82.5% | 77.8% |
| 8 | Alamo Square | San Francisco | 80.5% | Great | 82.5% | 77.8% |
| 9 | Biscayne Island | Miami | 80.3% | Great | 82.3% | 77.6% |
| 10 | NoHo | New York City | 80.3% | Great | 82.3% | 77.6% |
| 11 | Murray Hill | New York City | 80.2% | Great | 82.1% | 77.5% |
| 12 | Pioneer | Dallas | 80.2% | Great | 82.1% | 77.4% |
| 13 | Grant Hill | San Diego | 80.1% | Great | 82.1% | 77.4% |
| 14 | East Village | San Diego | 80.1% | Great | 82.0% | 77.4% |
| 15 | Chinatown | New York City | 80.1% | Great | 82.0% | 77.3% |
| 16 | Waverly | San Francisco | 79.9% | Good | 81.9% | 77.2% |
| 17 | Pill Hill | San Francisco | 79.8% | Good | 81.7% | 77.1% |
| 18 | Fox Canyon | San Diego | 79.8% | Good | 81.7% | 77.1% |
| 19 | Lake Weldona | Orlando | 79.7% | Good | 81.6% | 77.0% |
| 20 | Fenway | Boston | 79.7% | Good | 81.6% | 77.0% |
| 21 | Logan | Los Angeles | 79.5% | Good | 81.4% | 76.8% |
| 22 | East Village | Los Angeles | 79.5% | Good | 81.4% | 76.7% |
| 23 | Oak Lawn | Dallas | 79.4% | Good | 81.4% | 76.7% |
| 24 | Tribeca | New York City | 79.4% | Good | 81.3% | 76.7% |
| 25 | Flagler Heights | Miami | 79.4% | Good | 81.3% | 76.6% |
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.
Common signals across top-performing neighborhoods
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 8 different cities, with New York City claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- New York City: 8 neighborhoods (32% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Francisco: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Diego: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Miami: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Dallas: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Hair Salons 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.
Why some neighborhoods score high without being downtown
The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across 8 cities is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Hair Salons operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets — the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.
Turning the neighborhood ranking into a location decision for a Hair Salon
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring uses AI to predict business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods — trusted by real estate professionals and entrepreneurs nationwide — and can help you find out the future success of your business before it opens. The difference between the best and worst blocks within a single top-ranked neighborhood can be as large as the gap between the #1 and #25 neighborhoods on this list.
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 Hair Salons.
Why score alone shouldn't drive the lease decision
See also: Best Cities for Hair Salon — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Hair Salons.
Complementary Business Types Across Tiers
Survivability isn't subtype-specific in isolation. Neighborhoods that work for Hair Salons often work for related business types — here's the cross-subtype picture at different points in the Hair Salon ranking:
Tenderloin, San Francisco — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Hair Salons (82% survivability for Hair Salon) Other business types that thrive in Tenderloin:
- Nail Salon (84% survivability)
- Ukrainian Restaurant (83% survivability)
- Juice & Smoothie Bar (82% survivability)
Birmingham, Detroit — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (50% survivability for Hair Salon) Other business types that thrive in Birmingham:
- Kosher Restaurant (81% survivability)
- Indonesian Restaurant (80% survivability)
- Italian Restaurant (80% survivability)
These cross-subtype patterns show up consistently — the strongest neighborhoods for Hair Salons aren't one-trick markets.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Dallas: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- San Diego: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Hair Salons
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Hair Salons?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Hair Salons are New York City (8), San Francisco (6), San Diego (3). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Hair Salons in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
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.
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.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Hair Salon?
The best neighborhoods for Hair Salons 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 Hair Salon customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Hair Salons combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 70.1%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1426 neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Hair Salons. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages — specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 25.
How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Hair Salons specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Hair Salons by analyzing the competitive density of existing Hair Salons within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Hair Salons 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 Hair Salon surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
Is the competitive environment for Hair Salons stronger in some markets than others?
Yes — competition density for Hair Salons varies significantly by market. In the top-ranked neighborhoods, StreetSpring's model identifies favorable competitive dynamics as a primary driver of high survivability scores. In more saturated markets, even strong consumer spending may not overcome competitive pressure. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Hair Salons?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Hair Salons — and by extension, how likely a Hair Salon tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Hair Salons 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.
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 Hair Salons 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.