Survivability Rankings for Hair Salon in New York City

2026 ranking of New York City neighborhoods to open a Hair Salon, at a good address, from Garment District (84.0% survival) to Morris Heights.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Garment District: 84.0% at a good address, 83.7% at a typical address for Hair Salon (62 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 116 of 180 ranked
  • Average across the 180 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.7% for Hair Salons
  • Most challenging area: Morris Heights: 62.4% at a good address, 54.2% at a typical address
  • Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around New York City to open a Hair Salon is Garment District, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 83.7% at a typical address (62 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 82.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Morris Heights, at 62.4% at a good address and 54.2% at a typical address. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around New York City to Open a Hair Salon?

Garment District ranks #1 of the 180 ranked neighborhoods in and around New York City for Hair Salon survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Garment DistrictNew York City84.0%83.7%84.0%82.6%
2Little ItalyNew York City84.0%83.7%84.0%83.1%
3Flatiron DistrictNew York City84.0%83.5%84.0%82.6%
4Carnegie HillNew York City84.0%83.5%84.0%83.1%
5Greenwich VillageNew York City84.0%83.1%84.0%59.7%
6ParkchesterNew York City84.0%82.6%84.0%55.6%
7Prospect Lefferts GardensNew York City84.0%82.6%84.0%48.0%
8Windsor TerraceNew York City84.0%81.7%84.0%66.9%
9TribecaNew York City84.0%81.3%84.0%55.6%
10Park SlopeNew York City84.0%80.8%84.0%48.9%

A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.


Where in or Around New York City Would a Hair Salon Make the Most Money?

Where a Hair Salon would make the most money in or around New York City comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Garment District is ranked #1 for Hair Salon survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.7% at a typical address; Morris Heights is ranked last of the 180, at 62.4% at a good address and 54.2% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Hair Salon in New York City requires careful location choice. Across the 180 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Hair Salon lasts two or more years is 71.7% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Hair Salon in or Around New York City?

When selecting a location for a Hair Salon in or around New York City, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The single most important number in a location decision is the Revenue Capture Score, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our models draw from one of the most comprehensive commercial real estate datasets ever assembled. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. StreetSpring leverages exclusive data sources and custom models for these projections. 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.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.


Where in or Around New York City Should I Start a Hair Salon?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Garment District, Little Italy, and Flatiron District, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Morris Heights, Port Morris, and Weequahic. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in New York City to Open a Hair Salon?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Hair Salon in New York City is Garment District, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.7% at a typical address (62 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Little Italy and Flatiron District. 116 of the 180 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.


Can a Hair Salon Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in New York City?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Hair Salon Rankings in New York City Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in New York City.


Is a Hair Salon a Good Tenant for New York City Landlords?

In Garment District, the projected chance that a new Hair Salon lasts two or more years is 83.7% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Hair Salon in New York City

For Hair Salon tenants in New York City's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

  1. Garment District: 83.7%
  2. Little Italy: 83.7%
  3. Flatiron District: 83.5%

Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring provides address-specific survivability predictions for 500+ business types.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around New York City for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around New York City to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: New York City.


Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for New York City are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for New York City

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.