What is the best neighborhood in Chicago to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Chicago to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop is Cunningham, ranked #1 at 84.6% at a good address and 83.0% at a typical address. 10 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Watch Store or Repair Shop across Chicago's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 99 ranked neighborhoods in Chicago, the average projected chance that a Watch Store or Repair Shop lasts two or more years is 61.6% at a typical address. Cunningham, ranked #1, is at 83.0% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Watch Store or Repair Shop in Chicago?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Chicago for Watch Store or Repair Shop include Near North Side (ranked last, at 51.2% at a good address and 49.7% at a typical address), West Woodlawn, and The Loop. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Watch Store or Repair Shop 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. Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

Survivability Rankings for Watch Store or Repair Shop in Chicago

Q: Where in Chicago would a Watch Store or Repair Shop 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 Chicago address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Watch Store or Repair Shop succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Chicago?

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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

2026 ranking of Chicago neighborhoods to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop, at a good address, from Cunningham (84.6% survival) to Near North Side.

April 24, 2026•14 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: Cunningham: 84.6% at a good address, 83.0% at a typical address for Watch Store or Repair Shop

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 10 of 99 ranked

Average across the 99 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 61.6% for Watch & Repair Shops

Most challenging area: Near North Side: 51.2% at a good address, 49.7% 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 Watch Store or Repair Shop Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Watch Store or Repair Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Watch Store or Repair Shop a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Chicago to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop is Cunningham, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% at a good address and 83.0% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 79.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Near North Side, at 51.2% at a good address and 49.7% 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 Chicago to Open a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Cunningham ranks #1 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods in and around Chicago for Watch Store or Repair Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% 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	Cunningham	Chicago	84.6%	83.0%	85.0%	79.2%
2	Pigeon Hill	Chicago	84.1%	79.6%	84.6%	65.2%
3	Palmer Square	Chicago	83.6%	81.1%	84.6%	67.4%
4	Boulevard District	Chicago	83.6%	80.8%	83.6%	73.8%
5	Big Woods Marmion	Chicago	83.2%	75.4%	85.0%	53.5%
6	Northeast Area	Chicago	82.3%	76.5%	82.8%	63.0%
7	Hermosa	Chicago	81.8%	68.8%	82.3%	52.6%
8	Logan Square	Chicago	81.4%	74.1%	84.6%	58.4%
9	Irving Park	Chicago	81.0%	69.7%	84.1%	58.4%
10	Belmont Gardens	Chicago	80.0%	73.2%	82.8%	63.4%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any 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 Chicago Would a Watch Store or Repair Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Watch Store or Repair Shop would make the most money in or around Chicago 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.

Cunningham is ranked #1 for Watch Store or Repair Shop survivability, at 84.6% at a good address and 83.0% at a typical address; Near North Side is ranked last of the 99, at 51.2% at a good address and 49.7% 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 Watch Store or Repair Shop in Chicago requires careful location choice. Across the 99 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Watch Store or Repair Shop lasts two or more years is 61.6% 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 Watch Store or Repair Shop in or Around Chicago?

When selecting a location for a Watch Store or Repair Shop in or around Chicago, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to win. 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 platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary: developed in-house over years of research. 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. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Where in or Around Chicago Should I Start a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Cunningham, Pigeon Hill, and Palmer Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Near North Side, West Woodlawn, and The Loop. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Chicago to Open a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Watch Store or Repair Shop in Chicago is Cunningham, at 84.6% at a good address and 83.0% at a typical address, followed by Pigeon Hill and Palmer Square. 10 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

Can a Watch Store or Repair Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Chicago?

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. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Watch Store or Repair Shop Rankings in Chicago 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 Chicago.

Is a Watch Store or Repair Shop a Good Tenant for Chicago Landlords?

In Cunningham, the projected chance that a new Watch Store or Repair Shop lasts two or more years is 83.0% at a typical address and 84.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Watch Store or Repair Shop in Chicago

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Watch Store or Repair Shop tenant in Cunningham, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.0% at a typical address. Pigeon Hill is at 79.6% at a typical address, and Palmer Square at 81.1% 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.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Chicago: See how Watch Store or Repair Shop compares to all other business types in Chicago
Best Cities to Open a Watch Store or Repair Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Watch Store or Repair Shop
Business Survivability in Cunningham, Chicago: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Pigeon Hill, Chicago: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Palmer Square, Chicago: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Chicago

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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