What is the average survivability for Gym across Portland's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods in Portland, the average projected chance that a Gym lasts two or more years is 65.9% at a typical address. Sunnyside, ranked #1, is at 78.7% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Gym in Portland?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Portland for Gym include Roseway (ranked last, at 57.0% at a good address and 50.6% at a typical address), Sumner, and Markham. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.

What should I consider when opening a Gym in Portland?

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 Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

Survivability Rankings for Gym in Portland

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Portland to open a Gym?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Portland to open a Gym is Sunnyside, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 78.7% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 12 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Portland would a Gym make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each Portland address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Gym succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Portland?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Portland neighborhoods to open a Gym, at a good address, from Sunnyside (84.0% survival) to Roseway (57.0%).

September 22, 2026•13 min read

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: 84.0% at a good address, 78.7% at a typical address for Gym (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 12 of 47 ranked

Average across the 47 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.9% for Gyms

Most challenging area: Roseway: 57.0% at a good address, 50.6% 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 →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Gym Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Gym Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Gym a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Portland, Sunnyside ranks #1 for opening a Gym, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 78.7% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 64.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Roseway, at 57.0% at a good address and 50.6% 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 Gym?

Sunnyside ranks #1 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods in and around Portland for Gym 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:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Sunnyside	Portland	84.0%	78.7%	84.0%	64.2%
2	Buckman	Portland	84.0%	76.9%	84.0%	56.6%
3	Goose Hollow	Portland	84.0%	74.1%	84.0%	54.3%
4	Kerns	Portland	84.0%	74.1%	84.0%	59.2%
5	Eliot	Portland	84.0%	70.6%	84.0%	51.2%
6	Downtown	Portland	84.0%	70.4%	84.0%	49.4%
7	Central Beaverton	Portland	83.6%	76.7%	84.0%	49.4%
8	Greenway	Portland	83.6%	71.7%	84.0%	50.2%
9	Richmond	Portland	83.6%	71.7%	84.0%	52.0%
10	Vose	Portland	83.6%	71.6%	84.0%	49.8%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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 Gym Make the Most Money?

Where a Gym 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 Gym survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 78.7% at a typical address; Roseway is ranked last of the 47, at 57.0% at a good address and 50.6% 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 Gym in Portland requires careful location choice. Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Gym lasts two or more years is 65.9% at a typical address. A high-traffic corner that works well for a coffee shop may be entirely wrong for a specialty retailer.

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

When selecting a location for a Gym in or around Portland, 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. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S. 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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

Where in or Around Portland Should I Start a Gym?

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Sunnyside, Buckman, and Goose Hollow, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Roseway, Sumner, and Markham. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Portland to Open a Gym?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Gym in Portland is Sunnyside, at 84.0% at a good address and 78.7% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Buckman and Goose Hollow. 12 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

Can a Gym 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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Gym 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 Gym a Good Tenant for Portland Landlords?

In Sunnyside, the projected chance that a new Gym lasts two or more years is 78.7% 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 Gym in Portland

If you own commercial property in Portland and are considering a Gym tenant, here is what the data shows: Sunnyside is ranked first (78.7% at a typical address), Buckman second (76.9% at a typical address), and Goose Hollow third (74.1% at a typical address). See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, housing vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

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 Gym compares to all other business types in Portland
Best Cities to Open a Gym in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Gym
Business Survivability in Sunnyside, Portland: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Buckman, Portland: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Goose Hollow, 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.

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