Survivability Rankings for Tanning Salon in Philadelphia

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Philadelphia neighborhoods to open a Tanning Salon, at a good address, from Mount Airy East (83.6% survival) to Center City.

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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: Mount Airy East: 83.6% at a good address, 79.7% at a typical address for Tanning Salon (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 30 of 127 ranked
  • Average across the 127 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.6% for Tanning Salons
  • Most challenging area: Center City: 48.9% at a good address, 48.4% 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

Opening a Tanning Salon in Philadelphia? Our 2026 analysis identifies Mount Airy East as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 79.7% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 53.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Center City, at 48.9% at a good address and 48.4% at a typical address. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Philadelphia to Open a Tanning Salon?

Mount Airy East ranks #1 of the 127 ranked neighborhoods in and around Philadelphia for Tanning Salon survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Mount Airy EastPhiladelphia83.6%79.7%84.0%53.0%
2Hunting ParkPhiladelphia83.6%78.3%84.0%57.4%
3HolmesburgPhiladelphia83.1%74.8%84.0%48.4%
4Germany HillPhiladelphia83.1%74.1%83.6%55.2%
5FeltonvillePhiladelphia82.6%74.9%84.0%55.6%
6TaconyPhiladelphia82.6%74.0%84.0%50.2%
7SummerdalePhiladelphia82.2%77.3%83.1%65.1%
8Germantown MortonPhiladelphia82.2%75.2%83.1%53.4%
9OlneyPhiladelphia82.2%74.2%84.0%54.8%
10WissinomingPhiladelphia82.2%74.1%84.0%48.9%

However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in 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 →

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Where in or Around Philadelphia Would a Tanning Salon Make the Most Money?

Where a Tanning Salon would make the most money in or around Philadelphia 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.

Mount Airy East is ranked #1 for Tanning Salon survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 79.7% at a typical address; Center City is ranked last of the 127, at 48.9% at a good address and 48.4% 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.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Tanning Salon in Philadelphia requires careful location choice. Across the 127 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 65.6% at a typical address. Two businesses on the same block can have very different survivability scores depending on their category.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Tanning Salon in or Around Philadelphia?

When selecting a location for a Tanning Salon in or around Philadelphia, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. StreetSpring's proprietary Revenue Capture Score, the revenue a business can capture at a specific address, is the factor that matters most when choosing where to open. 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 forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions. 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. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.


Where in or Around Philadelphia Should I Start a Tanning Salon?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Mount Airy East, Hunting Park, and Holmesburg, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Center City, Washington Square, and Newbold. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia to Open a Tanning Salon?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Tanning Salon in Philadelphia is Mount Airy East, at 83.6% at a good address and 79.7% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure), followed by Hunting Park and Holmesburg. 30 of the 127 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.


Can a Tanning Salon Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

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. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Tanning Salon Rankings in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia.


Is a Tanning Salon a Good Tenant for Philadelphia Landlords?

In Mount Airy East, the projected chance that a new Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 79.7% at a typical address and 83.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Tanning Salon in Philadelphia

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Tanning Salon tenants, Mount Airy East is ranked first (79.7% at a typical address). Hunting Park and Holmesburg follow at 78.3% at a typical address and 74.8% at a typical address respectively. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

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


What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Philadelphia for My Business Overall?

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


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

View technical data for Philadelphia

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