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

Across the 107 ranked neighborhoods in San Francisco, the average projected chance that a Gym lasts two or more years is 71.1% at a typical address. Clawson, ranked #1, is at 82.0% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Gym in San Francisco?

The most challenging neighborhoods in San Francisco for Gym include Woodside (Concord) (ranked last, at 57.0% at a good address and 54.5% at a typical address), Monte Gardens, and Colony Park. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Gym survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. StreetSpring provides address-specific survivability predictions for 500+ business types.

Survivability Rankings for Gym in San Francisco

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in San Francisco to open a Gym is Clawson, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 82.0% at a typical address (37 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 68 of the 107 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in San Francisco 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 San Francisco address you are weighing.

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

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

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of San Francisco neighborhoods to open a Gym, at a good address, from Clawson (84.0% survival) to Woodside (Concord) (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: Clawson: 84.0% at a good address, 82.0% at a typical address for Gym (37 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 68 of 107 ranked

Average across the 107 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.1% for Gyms

Most challenging area: Woodside (Concord): 57.0% at a good address, 54.5% 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 San Francisco, Clawson ranks #1 for opening a Gym, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 82.0% at a typical address (37 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 71.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Woodside (Concord), at 57.0% at a good address and 54.5% at a typical address. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around San Francisco to Open a Gym?

Clawson ranks #1 of the 107 ranked neighborhoods in and around San Francisco 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	Clawson	San Francisco	84.0%	82.0%	84.0%	71.4%
2	Haight Ashbury	San Francisco	84.0%	81.2%	84.0%	74.6%
3	Central Berkeley	San Francisco	84.0%	81.2%	84.0%	75.4%
4	Potrero Hill	San Francisco	84.0%	80.4%	84.0%	65.1%
5	Lone Mountain/USF	San Francisco	84.0%	79.8%	84.0%	68.7%
6	Bernal Heights	San Francisco	84.0%	79.6%	84.0%	62.4%
7	Lorin	San Francisco	84.0%	79.5%	84.0%	71.8%
8	South Beach	San Francisco	84.0%	79.3%	84.0%	51.6%
9	Northwest Berkeley	San Francisco	84.0%	79.3%	84.0%	62.8%
10	Financial District/South Beach	San Francisco	84.0%	79.3%	84.0%	65.1%

Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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 San Francisco Would a Gym Make the Most Money?

Where a Gym would make the most money in or around San Francisco 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.

Clawson is ranked #1 for Gym survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.0% at a typical address; Woodside (Concord) is ranked last of the 107, at 57.0% at a good address and 54.5% 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 Gym in San Francisco requires careful location choice. Across the 107 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Gym lasts two or more years is 71.1% 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 Gym in or Around San Francisco?

When selecting a location for a Gym in or around San Francisco, 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. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. 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. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Where in or Around San Francisco Should I Start a Gym?

The highest-performing areas for this business type are Clawson, Haight Ashbury, and Central Berkeley, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Woodside (Concord), Monte Gardens, and Colony Park. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. 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 San Francisco to Open a Gym?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Gym in San Francisco is Clawson, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.0% at a typical address (37 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Haight Ashbury and Central Berkeley. 68 of the 107 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 Gym Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in San Francisco?

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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco.

Is a Gym a Good Tenant for San Francisco Landlords?

In Clawson, the projected chance that a new Gym lasts two or more years is 82.0% 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 San Francisco

If you own commercial property in San Francisco and are considering a Gym tenant, here is what the data shows: Clawson is ranked first (82.0% at a typical address), Haight Ashbury second (81.2% at a typical address), and Central Berkeley third (81.2% at a typical address). You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: San Francisco: See how Gym compares to all other business types in San Francisco
Best Cities to Open a Gym in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Gym
Business Survivability in Clawson, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Central Berkeley, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for San Francisco

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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