National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Massage Therapy Clinic

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Massage Therapy Clinics (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
Published: 2026-05-18T00:00:00-05:00
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 Massage Therapy Clinics. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

May 18, 2026•20 min read

StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Palmer Square in Chicago ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Massage Therapy Clinic, with 83.3% survivability at a typical address. The top 26 neighborhoods nationwide span 9 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Massage Therapy Clinics 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: Palmer Square, Chicago: 83.3% survivability at a typical address for Massage Therapy 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: 68.4% at a typical address for Massage Therapy Clinics

Top-26 average: 81.9% at a typical address, 13.5 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 26 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 Massage Therapy Clinics?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 26 neighborhoods for Massage Therapy Clinics averaging 81.9% survivability at a typical address, against 68.4% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 13.5-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.

The consumer spending patterns that support Massage Therapy Clinics vary more by neighborhood than by city, which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 13.5-point gap separates the top neighborhoods from the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address. StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 26 neighborhoods represent 9 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Massage Therapy 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 a Massage Therapy 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 83.3% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 26 neighborhoods nationwide for Massage Therapy Clinics are:

Scores for Massage Therapy Clinics run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 389 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	Palmer Square	Chicago	83.3%	Great	84.0%	79.0%
2	Sharpstown	Houston	82.8%	Great	84.0%	74.1%
2	Midtown	Houston	82.8%	Great	84.0%	70.0%
4	Westchase	Houston	82.7%	Great	84.0%	73.2%
4	Blandtown	Atlanta	82.7%	Great	83.6%	80.8%
6	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	82.5%	Great	84.0%	78.2%
6	City Park West	Denver	82.5%	Great	84.0%	79.5%
8	Platt Park	Denver	82.4%	Great	84.0%	75.9%
9	Cunningham	Chicago	82.2%	Great	83.6%	80.0%
10	Poinciana Park	Miami	82.1%	Great	84.0%	77.7%
11	Neartown/Montrose	Houston	82.0%	Great	84.0%	70.0%
12	Highland	Denver	81.8%	Great	84.0%	74.6%
12	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	81.8%	Great	84.0%	69.2%
12	Adonea	Denver	81.8%	Good	83.6%	79.5%
15	Fitzsimons	Denver	81.7%	Great	84.0%	76.8%
16	Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley	Houston	81.5%	Great	84.0%	66.0%
16	Fourth Ward	Houston	81.5%	Good	84.0%	73.2%
16	Eckington	Washington DC	81.5%	Great	84.0%	73.2%
19	Binz	Houston	81.4%	Good	84.0%	76.4%
20	Serenity Ridge	Denver	81.2%	Great	84.0%	77.7%
20	Jefferson Park	Denver	81.2%	Great	84.0%	71.8%
20	Whiteoak	Charlotte	81.2%	Great	84.0%	77.7%
20	Woodland	Seattle	81.2%	Great	83.6%	76.4%
20	South Orange	Orlando	81.2%	Good	84.0%	75.0%
25	North Charlotte	Charlotte	81.1%	Great	84.0%	75.4%
25	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	81.1%	Great	83.6%	72.3%

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 26 neighborhoods span 9 different cities, with Denver claiming 8 of the top spots (31%).

Breakdown of top 26 neighborhoods by city:

Denver: 8 neighborhoods (31% of top 26)
Houston: 7 neighborhoods (27% of top 26): View city guide
Chicago: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 26): View city guide
Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 26): View city guide
Washington DC: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 26): View city guide
Charlotte: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 26): View city guide
Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide
Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide
Seattle: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Massage Therapy Clinics operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 26 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-26 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 9 cities represented in the top 26 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Massage Therapy 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 a Massage Therapy Clinic?

National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. StreetSpring's AI-driven survivability forecasts give agents and entrepreneurs a projected two-year chance for a business type before it opens. 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 26 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 Massage Therapy Clinics.

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

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Massage Therapy Clinics

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Massage Therapy Clinic succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 26?

Yes, the top 26 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Massage Therapy Clinics 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-26 list.

What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Massage Therapy Clinic?

The best neighborhoods for Massage Therapy 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 Massage Therapy Clinic customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Massage Therapy Clinics combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 68.4% 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.

Are there good opportunities outside the top 26 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 26 have excellent individual locations for Massage Therapy Clinics. 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 26.

How does the national ranking for Massage Therapy Clinics compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Massage Therapy Clinics 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 26, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market: including those outside the national top 26 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.

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 Massage Therapy 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.

Are the best neighborhoods for Massage Therapy Clinics in large cities or smaller markets?

The top neighborhoods for Massage Therapy Clinics in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 9 cities in the current dataset. As coverage expands, this breakdown may shift. The fundamental driver is the competitive-to-spending ratio at the address level, which can favor strong locations in both large and smaller markets.

What makes Palmer Square in Chicago the best neighborhood for Massage Therapy Clinics?

Palmer Square in Chicago ranks #1 for Massage Therapy Clinics 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 Massage Therapy Clinic customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.

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, Atlanta, Denver, Miami, Orlando, Washington DC, Charlotte, Seattle.

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 Massage Therapy 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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