Survivability Rankings for Dance Club in Portland

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Portland neighborhoods to open a Dance Club, at a good address, from Greenway (85.6% survival) to Roseway (58.6%).

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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: Greenway: 85.6% at a good address, 71.6% at a typical address for Dance Club (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.6% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 5 of 47 ranked
  • Average across the 47 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 64.3% for Dance Clubs
  • Most challenging area: Roseway: 58.6% at a good address, 53.8% 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 Portland to open a Dance Club is Greenway, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.6% at a good address and 71.6% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 86.0% and its lowest at 54.5%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Roseway, at 58.6% at a good address and 53.8% at a typical address. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Portland to Open a Dance Club?

Greenway ranks #1 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods in and around Portland for Dance Club survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1GreenwayPortland85.6%71.6%86.0%54.5%
2Parkrose HeightsPortland85.6%67.3%86.0%51.8%
3Central BeavertonPortland85.3%76.8%86.0%51.8%
4DowntownPortland85.1%66.7%86.0%50.4%
5ParkrosePortland84.6%69.4%85.6%50.9%
6Hayden IslandPortland84.1%73.2%85.6%52.7%
7SunnysidePortland83.8%75.7%85.6%58.1%
8BuckmanPortland82.2%70.7%85.6%56.3%
9HazelwoodPortland81.5%68.7%86.0%51.4%
10ConcordiaPortland81.0%68.6%85.1%54.0%

Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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 Portland Would a Dance Club Make the Most Money?

Where a Dance Club would make the most money in or around Portland 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.

Greenway is ranked #1 for Dance Club survivability, at 85.6% at a good address and 71.6% at a typical address; Roseway is ranked last of the 47, at 58.6% at a good address and 53.8% 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 Dance Club in Portland requires careful location choice. Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Dance Club lasts two or more years is 64.3% at a typical address. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Dance Club in or Around Portland?

When selecting a location for a Dance Club in or around Portland, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to win. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. Every score is produced by our in-house models, trained on 570,000+ real business outcomes. 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. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.


Where in or Around Portland Should I Start a Dance Club?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Greenway, Parkrose Heights, and Central Beaverton, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Roseway, Markham, and Eastmoreland. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Portland to Open a Dance Club?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Dance Club in Portland is Greenway, at 85.6% at a good address and 71.6% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.6% good-address figure), followed by Parkrose Heights and Central Beaverton. 5 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.


Can a Dance Club Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Portland?

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. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Dance Club Rankings in Portland 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 Portland.


Is a Dance Club a Good Tenant for Portland Landlords?

In Greenway, the projected chance that a new Dance Club lasts two or more years is 71.6% at a typical address and 85.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Dance Club in Portland

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Dance Club tenants, Greenway is ranked first (71.6% at a typical address). Parkrose Heights and Central Beaverton follow at 67.3% at a typical address and 76.8% at a typical address respectively. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

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


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

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


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

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