National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Mental Health Clinic

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Mental Health Clinics (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 Mental Health Clinics. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

April 28, 2026•19 min read

Our 2026 analysis of ranked neighborhoods across major US metros shows Midtown in Houston as the top location to open a Psychiatry or Psychology Practice, with 89.4% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 7 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Mental Health Clinics 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: Midtown, Houston: 89.4% survivability at a typical address for Mental Health 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: 75.0% at a typical address for Mental Health Clinics

Top-25 average: 88.1% at a typical address, 13.1 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

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 Mental Health Clinics?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Mental Health Clinics averaging 88.1% survivability at a typical address, against 75.0% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 13.1-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 Mental Health Clinics vary more by neighborhood than by city, which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 13.1-point gap separates the top neighborhoods from the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address. With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 7 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Mental Health Clinics can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Location is the part of survivability you can measure in advance: the concept, the pricing and the operator are yours to judge.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Psychiatry or Psychology Practice?

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. Midtown, Houston leads at 89.4% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Mental Health Clinics are:

Scores for Mental Health Clinics run from 56.0% to 90.0% on this scale. The best address in 372 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 90.0% 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	Midtown	Houston	89.4%	Great	90.0%	83.6%
2	Palmer Square	Chicago	89.3%	Great	90.0%	85.8%
3	Fourth Ward	Houston	89.2%	Great	90.0%	85.8%
4	Neartown/Montrose	Houston	89.1%	Great	90.0%	81.9%
5	Platt Park	Denver	88.5%	Great	90.0%	82.4%
5	Greater Heights	Houston	88.5%	Great	90.0%	62.8%
7	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	88.4%	Great	90.0%	83.6%
8	Binz	Houston	88.3%	Great	90.0%	81.9%
8	City Park West	Denver	88.3%	Great	89.6%	85.3%
8	Blandtown	Atlanta	88.3%	Good	89.6%	86.2%
11	Poinciana Park	Miami	88.2%	Great	90.0%	84.9%
12	North Queen Anne	Seattle	88.1%	Great	90.0%	78.5%
13	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	88.0%	Great	89.6%	76.8%
13	Cunningham	Chicago	88.0%	Great	89.2%	85.3%
15	East Queen Anne	Seattle	87.9%	Great	90.0%	77.7%
15	Independence Heights	Houston	87.9%	Good	90.0%	75.6%
17	Brighton	Seattle	87.8%	Great	90.0%	82.8%
18	The Junction (West Seattle)	Seattle	87.7%	Great	90.0%	79.0%
19	Fitzsimons	Denver	87.6%	Great	90.0%	82.8%
19	Highland	Denver	87.6%	Great	90.0%	80.2%
19	Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley	Houston	87.6%	Good	90.0%	73.0%
22	Lazybrook/Timbergrove	Houston	87.5%	Good	90.0%	69.2%
23	South Orange	Orlando	87.4%	Good	90.0%	81.1%
24	Northside Village	Houston	87.3%	Good	90.0%	72.6%
24	Adonea	Denver	87.3%	Average	89.2%	84.9%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data to make sure that there have not been major changes.

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 25 neighborhoods span 7 different cities, with Houston claiming 9 of the top spots (36%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

Houston: 9 neighborhoods (36% of top 25): View city guide
Denver: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25)
Seattle: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25): View city guide
Chicago: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Mental Health Clinics 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.

The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 7 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Mental Health 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 Psychiatry or Psychology Practice?

Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring analyzes millions of data points with AI to forecast business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods. 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 Mental Health Clinics.

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

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Mental Health Clinics

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Psychiatry or Psychology Practice succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?

Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Mental Health 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-25 list.

What demographic factors drive survivability for Mental Health Clinics?

For Mental Health Clinics, 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 Mental Health Clinic customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.

How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Mental Health Clinics?

Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Mental Health Clinics, and by extension, how likely a Mental Health Clinic tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Mental Health Clinics 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.

What makes Midtown in Houston the best neighborhood for Mental Health Clinics?

Midtown in Houston ranks #1 for Mental Health Clinics with 89.4% 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 Mental Health Clinic customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.

Where can I download the underlying data?

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Mental Health Clinics?

The cities most represented in the top 25 for Mental Health Clinics are Houston (9), Denver (6), Seattle (4). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

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.

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.

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: Houston, Chicago, Denver, Atlanta, Miami, Seattle, Orlando.

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 Mental Health 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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