Survivability Rankings for Dentist Office in Portland

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Portland neighborhoods to open a Dentist Office, at a good address, from Sunnyside (89.6% survival) to Roseway (60.7%).

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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: Sunnyside: 89.6% at a good address, 81.6% at a typical address for Dentist Office (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 89.6% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 24 of 47 ranked
  • Average across the 47 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 70.1% for Dentist Offices
  • Most challenging area: Roseway: 60.7% at a good address, 57.9% 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

Sunnyside leads Portland's 2026 survivability rankings for Dentist Office operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.6% at a good address and 81.6% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 89.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 89.6% and its lowest at 63.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Roseway, at 60.7% at a good address and 57.9% at a typical address. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Portland to Open a Dentist Office?

Sunnyside ranks #1 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods in and around Portland for Dentist Office survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1SunnysidePortland89.6%81.6%89.6%63.6%
2Central BeavertonPortland89.6%80.0%90.0%56.4%
3KernsPortland89.6%80.0%90.0%61.1%
4Mill ParkPortland89.6%74.5%89.6%56.4%
5Parkrose HeightsPortland89.6%71.8%90.0%56.4%
6DowntownPortland89.2%75.2%90.0%59.4%
7GreenwayPortland88.7%75.5%90.0%58.6%
8HazelwoodPortland88.3%73.4%89.6%56.8%
9EliotPortland87.9%76.2%88.3%59.8%
10ConcordiaPortland87.9%74.0%88.3%56.8%

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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 Portland Would a Dentist Office Make the Most Money?

Where a Dentist Office 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.

Sunnyside is ranked #1 for Dentist Office survivability, at 89.6% at a good address and 81.6% at a typical address; Roseway is ranked last of the 47, at 60.7% at a good address and 57.9% 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.

The same business type carries a different projected chance in every ranked neighborhood of a city, so the address is worth testing before you sign. Opening a Dentist Office in Portland requires careful location choice. Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Dentist Office lasts two or more years is 70.1% at a typical address. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Dentist Office in or Around Portland?

When selecting a location for a Dentist Office in or around Portland, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that 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 are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. 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 Portland Should I Start a Dentist Office?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Sunnyside, Central Beaverton, and Kerns, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Roseway, Russell, and Markham. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. 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 Portland to Open a Dentist Office?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Dentist Office in Portland is Sunnyside, at 89.6% at a good address and 81.6% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 89.6% good-address figure), followed by Central Beaverton and Kerns. 24 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.


Can a Dentist Office 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. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Dentist Office 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 Dentist Office a Good Tenant for Portland Landlords?

In Sunnyside, the projected chance that a new Dentist Office lasts two or more years is 81.6% at a typical address and 89.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Dentist Office in Portland

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Dentist Office tenant in Sunnyside, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 81.6% at a typical address. Central Beaverton is at 80.0% at a typical address, and Kerns at 80.0% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

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 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.

  • Business Survivability Rankings: Portland: See how Dentist Office compares to all other business types in Portland
  • Best Cities to Open a Dentist Office in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Dentist Office
  • Business Survivability in Sunnyside, Portland: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Central Beaverton, Portland: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Kerns, Portland: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Portland

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