What is the best neighborhood in Denver to open a Smoke Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Denver to open a Smoke Shop is Platt Park, ranked #1 at 90.8% Best and 89.2% Typical. 154 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

What is the average survivability for Smoke Shop across Denver's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 186 ranked neighborhoods in Denver, the average projected chance that a Smoke Shop lasts two or more years is 75.4% Typical. Platt Park, ranked #1, is at 89.2% Typical.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Smoke Shop in Denver?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Denver for Smoke Shop include Trails at First Creek (ranked last, at 52.4% Best and 50.8% Typical), Sun Meadow, and Sand Creek Ranch. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Smoke 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 tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

What should I consider when opening a Smoke Shop in Denver?

Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can win. 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 Smoke Shop in Denver

Q: Where in Denver would a Smoke 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 Denver address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Smoke Shop succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Denver?

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

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Denver neighborhoods to open a Smoke Shop, on Best, from Platt Park (90.8% survival) to Trails at First Creek (52.4%).

September 22, 2026•14 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space

#1 Neighborhood: Platt Park: 90.8% Best, 89.2% Typical for Smoke Shop

The range inside Platt Park: the best locations reach 90.0% and the most challenging sit at 84.2%, a spread of 5.8 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it

Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 154 of 186 ranked

Average across the 186 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 75.4% for Smoke Shops

Most challenging area: Trails at First Creek: 52.4% Best, 50.8% Typical

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

Summary

Platt Park leads Denver's 2026 survivability rankings for Smoke Shop operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.8% Best and 89.2% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Trails at First Creek, at 52.4% Best and 50.8% Typical. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Denver to Open a Smoke Shop?

Platt Park ranks #1 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods in and around Denver for Smoke Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.8% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	Best	Typical	Worst
1	Platt Park	Denver	90.8%	89.2%	86.9%
2	Highland	Denver	90.6%	88.2%	85.2%
3	City Park West	Denver	90.6%	88.5%	86.0%
4	Jefferson Park	Denver	90.3%	87.7%	84.8%
5	Chaffee Park	Denver	90.2%	85.3%	80.1%
6	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	90.2%	87.2%	84.1%
7	Five Points	Denver	90.1%	86.0%	82.0%
8	Rosedale	Denver	90.0%	84.3%	78.8%
9	Overland	Denver	89.8%	84.0%	78.6%
10	Elyria Swansea	Denver	89.7%	84.4%	79.1%

Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.

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 Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where in or Around Denver Would a Smoke Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Smoke Shop would make the most money in or around Denver 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.

Platt Park is ranked #1 for Smoke Shop survivability, at 90.8% Best and 89.2% Typical; Trails at First Creek is ranked last of the 186, at 52.4% Best and 50.8% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Smoke Shop in Denver requires careful location choice. Across the 186 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Smoke Shop lasts two or more years is 75.4% Typical. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Smoke Shop in or Around Denver?

When selecting a location for a Smoke Shop in or around Denver, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can 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 models draw from one of the most comprehensive commercial real estate datasets ever assembled. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions. 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. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Where in or Around Denver Should I Start a Smoke Shop?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Platt Park, Highland, and City Park West, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Trails at First Creek, Sun Meadow, and Sand Creek Ranch. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. 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 Denver to Open a Smoke Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Smoke Shop in Denver is Platt Park, at 90.8% Best and 89.2% Typical, followed by Highland and City Park West. 154 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Can a Smoke Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Denver?

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 Smoke Shop Rankings in Denver 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 Denver.

Is a Smoke Shop a Good Tenant for Denver Landlords?

In Platt Park, the projected chance that a new Smoke Shop lasts two or more years is 89.2% Typical and 90.8% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Smoke Shop in Denver

Should you rent your storefront to a Smoke Shop? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Platt Park is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.8% Best, followed by Highland at 90.6% Best, and City Park West at 90.6% Best. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Denver: See how Smoke Shop compares to all other business types in Denver
Best Cities to Open a Smoke Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Smoke Shop
Business Survivability in Platt Park, Denver: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Highland, Denver: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in City Park West, Denver: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Denver

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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