Survivability Rankings for Home Improvement Store in Baltimore
2026 ranking of Baltimore neighborhoods to open a Home Improvement Store, at a good address, from Cherry Hill (83.6% survival) to Sandtown-Winchester.
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: Cherry Hill: 83.6% at a good address, 75.8% at a typical address for Home Improvement Store
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 22 of 60 ranked
- Average across the 60 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.6% for Home Improvement Stores
- Most challenging area: Sandtown-Winchester: 54.8% at a good address, 51.4% 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 →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Home Improvement Store Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Home Improvement Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Home Improvement Store a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Of all the neighborhoods in and around Baltimore, Cherry Hill ranks #1 for opening a Home Improvement Store, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 75.8% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 62.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Sandtown-Winchester, at 54.8% at a good address and 51.4% 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 Baltimore to Open a Home Improvement Store?
Cherry Hill ranks #1 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods in and around Baltimore for Home Improvement Store survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% 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 | Cherry Hill | Baltimore | 83.6% | 75.8% | 85.0% | 62.0% |
| 2 | Brooklyn | Baltimore | 83.2% | 78.4% | 84.1% | 66.1% |
| 3 | Curtis Bay | Baltimore | 82.8% | 76.6% | 84.1% | 65.2% |
| 4 | Montebello | Baltimore | 82.3% | 79.5% | 83.2% | 71.5% |
| 5 | New Northwood | Baltimore | 82.3% | 75.5% | 82.8% | 57.6% |
| 6 | Cedmont | Baltimore | 82.3% | 72.8% | 83.2% | 56.2% |
| 7 | Hamilton Hills | Baltimore | 82.3% | 71.4% | 84.1% | 54.8% |
| 8 | Canton | Baltimore | 81.4% | 72.2% | 81.8% | 63.0% |
| 9 | Cedonia | Baltimore | 81.0% | 73.6% | 81.4% | 60.2% |
| 10 | Loch Raven | Baltimore | 81.0% | 71.6% | 82.3% | 53.5% |
The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.
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 Baltimore Would a Home Improvement Store Make the Most Money?
Where a Home Improvement Store would make the most money in or around Baltimore 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.
Cherry Hill is ranked #1 for Home Improvement Store survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 75.8% at a typical address; Sandtown-Winchester is ranked last of the 60, at 54.8% at a good address and 51.4% 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 rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Home Improvement Store in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across the 60 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Home Improvement Store lasts two or more years is 66.6% 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 Home Improvement Store in or Around Baltimore?
When selecting a location for a Home Improvement Store in or around Baltimore, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. 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. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.
Where in or Around Baltimore Should I Start a Home Improvement Store?
StreetSpring's analysis shows the best areas are Cherry Hill, Brooklyn, and Curtis Bay, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Sandtown-Winchester, Broadway East, and Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.
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- Business Survivability Rankings: Baltimore
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- National City Survivability: Home Improvement Store
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Home Improvement Store
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Baltimore to Open a Home Improvement Store?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Home Improvement Store in Baltimore is Cherry Hill, at 83.6% at a good address and 75.8% at a typical address, followed by Brooklyn and Curtis Bay. 22 of the 60 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 Home Improvement Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Baltimore?
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 Home Improvement Store Rankings in Baltimore 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 Baltimore.
Is a Home Improvement Store a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?
In Cherry Hill, the projected chance that a new Home Improvement Store lasts two or more years is 75.8% at a typical address and 83.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
Landlord Survivability Data for Home Improvement Store in Baltimore
For Home Improvement Store tenants in Baltimore's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:
- Cherry Hill: 75.8%
- Brooklyn: 78.4%
- Curtis Bay: 76.6%
You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.
Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Baltimore for My Business Overall?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Baltimore to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Baltimore.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Baltimore: See how Home Improvement Store compares to all other business types in Baltimore
- Best Cities to Open a Home Improvement Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Home Improvement Store
- Business Survivability in Cherry Hill, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Brooklyn, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Curtis Bay, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Baltimore are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Baltimore
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.