National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Laundromat

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Laundromats (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 Laundromats. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

April 28, 2026•20 min read

StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis finds 2 neighborhoods tied for #1 in the United States for opening a Laundromat: Carroll Gardens in New York City and Chinatown in New York City, each with 83.3% survivability at a typical address. The top 29 neighborhoods nationwide span 12 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Laundromats exist across diverse markets. Static rankings can't capture every recent change in competition or consumer spending, which is why StreetSpring's real-time tool is the best place to check today's survivability score for a particular location.

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: Carroll Gardens, New York City: 83.3% survivability at a typical address for Laundromat, tied with Chinatown (New York City)

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: 71.9% at a typical address for Laundromats

Top-29 average: 82.8% at a typical address, 10.9 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 29 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 Laundromats?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 29 neighborhoods for Laundromats averaging 82.8% survivability at a typical address, against 71.9% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 10.9-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 Laundromat, the top-ranked neighborhoods average 82.8% at a typical address, against 71.9% 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 Laundromats in each distance band around the specific address.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 29 neighborhoods represent 12 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Laundromats can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

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What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Laundromat?

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. Carroll Gardens in New York City and Chinatown in New York City tie for the lead at 83.3% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 29 neighborhoods nationwide for Laundromats are:

Scores for Laundromats run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 886 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	Carroll Gardens	New York City	83.3%	Great	84.0%	73.6%
1	Chinatown	New York City	83.3%	Good	83.6%	83.1%
3	Piedmont Avenue	San Francisco	83.2%	Great	84.0%	80.4%
3	Teele Square	Boston	83.2%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
3	Porter Square	Boston	83.2%	Average	83.6%	82.2%
6	Cobble Hill	New York City	83.1%	Good	84.0%	77.2%
6	Palmer Square	Chicago	83.1%	Average	84.0%	82.2%
8	Tropico	Los Angeles	83.0%	Great	84.0%	81.8%
8	Lowry Hill East	Minneapolis	83.0%	Great	84.0%	80.4%
8	Roscoe Village	Chicago	83.0%	Great	84.0%	79.5%
11	Lyndale	Minneapolis	82.8%	Great	84.0%	80.4%
11	Old Town	Chicago	82.8%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
11	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	82.8%	Average	83.1%	80.8%
14	Riverside	Boston	82.7%	Great	84.0%	73.6%
14	Bedford-Stuyvesant	New York City	82.7%	Great	84.0%	60.2%
14	Carnegie Hill	New York City	82.7%	Good	84.0%	70.0%
14	Benton Park West	St. Louis	82.7%	Good	84.0%	81.3%
18	Tower Grove East	St. Louis	82.6%	Great	84.0%	81.3%
18	Harvard Heights	Los Angeles	82.6%	Great	84.0%	75.9%
18	Koreatown	Los Angeles	82.6%	Good	84.0%	77.2%
18	Platt Park	Denver	82.6%	Good	84.0%	77.2%
22	Lorin	San Francisco	82.5%	Great	84.0%	76.8%
22	Ball Square	Boston	82.5%	Great	84.0%	73.6%
22	Newbold	Philadelphia	82.5%	Great	84.0%	62.4%
22	McGinley Square	New York City	82.5%	Great	84.0%	60.6%
22	Grant Hill	San Diego	82.5%	Great	84.0%	79.5%
22	Larchmont	Los Angeles	82.5%	Average	83.1%	81.8%
22	Montebello	Baltimore	82.5%	Good	83.1%	81.3%
22	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	82.5%	Average	83.1%	81.3%

However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

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 29 neighborhoods span 12 different cities, with New York City claiming 6 of the top spots (21%).

Breakdown of top 29 neighborhoods by city:

New York City: 6 neighborhoods (21% of top 29): View city guide
Boston: 4 neighborhoods (14% of top 29): View city guide
Los Angeles: 4 neighborhoods (14% of top 29): View city guide
Chicago: 3 neighborhoods (10% of top 29): View city guide
San Francisco: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 29): View city guide
Minneapolis: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 29): View city guide
Washington DC: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 29): View city guide
St. Louis: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 29): View city guide
Denver: 1 neighborhood (3% of top 29)
Philadelphia: 1 neighborhood (3% of top 29): View city guide
San Diego: 1 neighborhood (3% of top 29): View city guide
Baltimore: 1 neighborhood (3% of top 29): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Laundromats operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 29 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-29 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 29 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Laundromats 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 Laundromat?

Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring's AI-driven survivability forecasts give agents and entrepreneurs a projected two-year chance for a business type 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 29 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 Laundromats.

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

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Laundromats

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Which neighborhoods tie for #1 for Laundromats?

Carroll Gardens in New York City and Chinatown in New York City tie for #1 for Laundromats, each with 83.3% survivability at a typical address (the average in each metro file, which is what this ranking orders on). StreetSpring's model weighs competitive dynamics (direct competitors relative to available consumer spending), demographic alignment with Laundromat customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.

What demographic factors drive survivability for Laundromats?

For Laundromats, 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 Laundromat customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.

Where can I download the underlying data?

Are there good opportunities outside the top 29 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 29 have excellent individual locations for Laundromats. 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 29.

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 29 neighborhoods for Laundromats?

The cities most represented in the top 29 for Laundromats are New York City (6), Boston (4), Los Angeles (4). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

What is the typical survivability range for Laundromats in top neighborhoods?

The top 29 neighborhoods nationwide for Laundromats average 82.8% survivability at a typical address. The average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods is 71.9%, also at a typical address. The gap between the two is 10.9 points. Each neighborhood's lowest and highest address are in the table above.

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.

How does the national ranking for Laundromats compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Laundromats identifies the strongest neighborhoods across the 22 metros in this ranking. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 29, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market: including those outside the national top 29 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.

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: New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Washington DC, St. Louis, Denver, Philadelphia, San Diego, Baltimore.

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 Laundromats 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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