Survivability Rankings for Juice & Smoothie Bar in Houston

2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Juice & Smoothie Bar, at a good address, from Midtown (84.0% survival) to Medical Center Area.

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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: Midtown: 84.0% at a good address, 80.9% at a typical address for Juice & Smoothie Bar
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 42 of 57 ranked
  • Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 72.8% for Juice & Smoothie Bars
  • Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 75.9% at a good address, 66.0% 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

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Houston to open a Juice & Smoothie Bar is Midtown, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 59.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 75.9% at a good address and 66.0% 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 Houston to Open a Juice & Smoothie Bar?

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Juice & Smoothie Bar 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
1MidtownHouston84.0%80.9%84.0%59.2%
2Neartown/MontroseHouston83.9%79.6%84.0%57.9%
3SharpstownHouston83.6%78.1%84.0%54.8%
4GulftonHouston83.6%77.6%84.0%54.8%
5Greater HeightsHouston83.6%77.2%84.0%48.4%
6Clear LakeHouston83.6%71.4%84.0%48.0%
7Gulfgate Riverview/Pine ValleyHouston83.5%78.3%84.0%55.6%
8BinzHouston83.5%77.9%83.6%63.3%
9WillowbrookHouston83.5%76.7%84.0%57.4%
10Spring Branch WestHouston83.5%76.6%84.0%56.1%

The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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 →

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 Houston Would a Juice & Smoothie Bar Make the Most Money?

Where a Juice & Smoothie Bar would make the most money in or around Houston 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.

Midtown is ranked #1 for Juice & Smoothie Bar survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 75.9% at a good address and 66.0% 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 Juice & Smoothie Bar in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Juice & Smoothie Bar lasts two or more years is 72.8% 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 Juice & Smoothie Bar in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for a Juice & Smoothie Bar in or around Houston, 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 platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. 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 Houston Should I Start a Juice & Smoothie Bar?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, and Sharpstown, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, South Main, and Greater Fondren Southwest. 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.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Juice & Smoothie Bar?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Juice & Smoothie Bar in Houston is Midtown, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address, followed by Neartown/Montrose and Sharpstown. 42 of the 57 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 Juice & Smoothie Bar Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Houston?

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. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Juice & Smoothie Bar Rankings in Houston 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 Houston.


Is a Juice & Smoothie Bar a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Juice & Smoothie Bar lasts two or more years is 80.9% 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 Juice & Smoothie Bar in Houston

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Juice & Smoothie Bar tenant in Midtown, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 80.9% at a typical address. Neartown/Montrose is at 79.6% at a typical address, and Sharpstown at 78.1% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

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


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

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


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

View technical data for Houston

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