National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Physical Therapy Clinic

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Physical Therapy 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 Physical Therapy Clinics. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

April 28, 2026•20 min read

Palmer Square (Chicago) ranks #1 nationally for Physical Therapy Clinic survivability in 2026, with 89.4% survivability at a typical address. The top 27 neighborhoods nationwide span 9 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Physical Therapy Clinics exist across diverse markets. Rankings like this are a strong starting point, but the live survivability score in StreetSpring will reflect the most current competitor data for your exact address.

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: 89.4% survivability at a typical address for Physical 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: 74.9% at a typical address for Physical Therapy Clinics

Top-27 average: 87.9% at a typical address, 13.0 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 27 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 Physical Therapy Clinics?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 27 neighborhoods for Physical Therapy Clinics averaging 87.9% survivability at a typical address, against 74.9% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 13.0-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 Physical Therapy Clinic, the top-ranked neighborhoods average 87.9% at a typical address, against 74.9% 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 Physical Therapy Clinics in each distance band around the specific address.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 27 neighborhoods represent 9 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Physical Therapy Clinics can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Physical 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 89.4% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 27 neighborhoods nationwide for Physical Therapy Clinics are:

Scores for Physical Therapy Clinics run from 56.0% to 90.0% on this scale. The best address in 367 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	Palmer Square	Chicago	89.4%	Great	90.0%	85.8%
2	Midtown	Houston	88.8%	Great	90.0%	77.2%
3	The Junction (West Seattle)	Seattle	88.7%	Great	90.0%	81.1%
4	Platt Park	Denver	88.6%	Great	90.0%	82.4%
5	City Park West	Denver	88.5%	Great	89.6%	85.8%
6	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	88.4%	Great	90.0%	83.2%
7	Admiral	Seattle	88.3%	Great	90.0%	78.1%
8	Poinciana Park	Miami	88.2%	Great	90.0%	84.9%
8	Blandtown	Atlanta	88.2%	Good	89.6%	85.8%
10	East Queen Anne	Seattle	88.1%	Great	90.0%	78.1%
11	Neartown/Montrose	Houston	88.0%	Great	90.0%	76.4%
12	Highland	Denver	87.9%	Great	90.0%	81.5%
12	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	87.9%	Great	89.6%	76.8%
14	Fourth Ward	Houston	87.8%	Great	90.0%	82.4%
14	Cunningham	Chicago	87.8%	Great	89.2%	85.3%
16	Jefferson Park	Denver	87.7%	Great	90.0%	81.1%
16	North Queen Anne	Seattle	87.7%	Great	90.0%	76.8%
16	Eckington	Washington DC	87.7%	Great	90.0%	82.4%
19	Fitzsimons	Denver	87.6%	Great	90.0%	79.8%
20	Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley	Houston	87.5%	Great	90.0%	72.6%
20	South Orange	Orlando	87.5%	Good	90.0%	81.5%
22	Seaview	Seattle	87.4%	Great	90.0%	78.1%
22	Woodland	Seattle	87.4%	Good	89.6%	81.5%
24	North Charlotte	Charlotte	87.2%	Great	90.0%	81.5%
24	Middle River Terrace	Miami	87.2%	Great	90.0%	80.2%
24	Sharpstown	Houston	87.2%	Great	90.0%	72.6%
24	Sheffield Neighbors	Chicago	87.2%	Great	89.6%	84.9%

Neighborhood-level data is the starting point, not the final answer: always validate any specific location with StreetSpring's address-level survivability score.

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 27 neighborhoods span 9 different cities, with Seattle and Denver each claiming 6 of the top spots (22%).

Breakdown of top 27 neighborhoods by city:

Seattle: 6 neighborhoods (22% of top 27): View city guide
Denver: 6 neighborhoods (22% of top 27)
Houston: 5 neighborhoods (19% of top 27): View city guide
Chicago: 3 neighborhoods (11% of top 27): View city guide
Miami: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 27): View city guide
Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 27): View city guide
Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide
Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide
Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Physical Therapy Clinics operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 27 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-27 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 27 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Physical 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 Physical Therapy Clinic?

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 local demand modeling to produce survivability predictions no other tool replicates. 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 27 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 Physical Therapy Clinics.

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

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Physical Therapy Clinics

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Physical Therapy Clinics?

Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Physical Therapy Clinics, and by extension, how likely a Physical Therapy Clinic tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 27 neighborhoods, Physical Therapy 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.

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

The national neighborhood ranking for Physical 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 27, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market: including those outside the national top 27 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.

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.

Where can I download the underlying data?

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

The top neighborhoods for Physical 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 type of neighborhood is best for opening a Physical Therapy Clinic?

The best neighborhoods for Physical 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 Physical Therapy Clinic customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Physical Therapy Clinics combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 74.9% 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.

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 27 neighborhoods for Physical Therapy Clinics?

The cities most represented in the top 27 for Physical Therapy Clinics are Seattle (6), Denver (6), Houston (5). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

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

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 Physical 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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