Survivability Rankings for Tanning Salon in Seattle

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Seattle neighborhoods to open a Tanning Salon, at a good address, from Silver Lake (84.0% survival) to Olympic Manor.

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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: Silver Lake: 84.0% at a good address, 74.7% at a typical address for Tanning Salon (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 60 of 94 ranked
  • Average across the 94 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 72.1% for Tanning Salons
  • Most challenging area: Olympic Manor: 63.3% at a good address, 60.2% 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

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Seattle, Silver Lake ranks #1 for opening a Tanning Salon, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 74.7% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 49.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Olympic Manor, at 63.3% at a good address and 60.2% at a typical address. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.


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

Silver Lake ranks #1 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods in and around Seattle for Tanning Salon 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:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Silver LakeSeattle84.0%74.7%84.0%49.8%
2West Queen AnneSeattle84.0%73.6%84.0%52.5%
3RiversideSeattle83.6%80.5%84.0%70.0%
4Northwest EverettSeattle83.6%80.3%84.0%70.0%
5HollySeattle83.6%79.9%84.0%67.8%
6Twin CreeksSeattle83.6%79.8%84.0%66.4%
7BaysideSeattle83.6%79.7%84.0%66.0%
8Port GardnerSeattle83.6%79.2%84.0%62.4%
9FremontSeattle83.6%78.4%84.0%57.9%
10GreenwoodSeattle83.6%78.1%84.0%56.1%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact 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 →

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

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

Silver Lake is ranked #1 for Tanning Salon survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 74.7% at a typical address; Olympic Manor is ranked last of the 94, at 63.3% at a good address and 60.2% 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.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Tanning Salon in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 72.1% 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 Tanning Salon in or Around Seattle?

When selecting a location for a Tanning Salon in or around Seattle, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. 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 has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business outcomes across major US metros. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. 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

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.


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

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Silver Lake, West Queen Anne, and Riverside, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Olympic Manor, Somerset, and Admiral. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. 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 Seattle to Open a Tanning Salon?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Tanning Salon in Seattle is Silver Lake, at 84.0% at a good address and 74.7% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by West Queen Anne and Riverside. 60 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.


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

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 Seattle 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 Seattle.


Is a Tanning Salon a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?

In Silver Lake, the projected chance that a new Tanning Salon lasts two or more years is 74.7% 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 Tanning Salon in Seattle

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Silver Lake, the top-ranked neighborhood in Seattle, a Tanning Salon tenant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 74.7% at a typical address. West Queen Anne follows at 73.6% at a typical address, while Riverside shows 80.5% at a typical address. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

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


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

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

  • Business Survivability Rankings: Seattle: See how Tanning Salon compares to all other business types in Seattle
  • Best Cities to Open a Tanning Salon in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Tanning Salon
  • Business Survivability in Silver Lake, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in West Queen Anne, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Riverside, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Seattle

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