What is the average survivability for Liquor Store across Houston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods in Houston, the average projected chance that a Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 77.8% at a typical address. Sharpstown, ranked #1, is at 83.4% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Liquor Store in Houston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Houston for Liquor Store include Medical Center Area (ranked last, at 80.5% at a good address and 71.6% at a typical address), South Main, and Greater Inwood. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Liquor Store 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 Liquor Store in Houston

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Liquor Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Liquor Store is Sharpstown, ranked #1 at 85.0% at a good address and 83.4% at a typical address (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). 57 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Houston would a Liquor Store 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 Houston address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Liquor Store succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Houston?

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.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Liquor Store, at a good address, from Sharpstown (85.0% survival) to Medical Center Area.

October 5, 2026•13 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: Sharpstown: 85.0% at a good address, 83.4% at a typical address for Liquor Store (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 57 of 57 ranked

Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 77.8% for Liquor Stores

Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 80.5% at a good address, 71.6% 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 Liquor Store Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Liquor Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Liquor Store a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Houston to open a Liquor Store is Sharpstown, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 83.4% at a typical address (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 59.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 80.5% at a good address and 71.6% 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 Houston to Open a Liquor Store?

Sharpstown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Liquor Store survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% 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	Sharpstown	Houston	85.0%	83.4%	85.0%	59.8%
2	Westchase	Houston	85.0%	83.4%	85.0%	70.6%
3	Midtown	Houston	85.0%	83.4%	85.0%	67.4%
4	Greater Heights	Houston	85.0%	82.5%	85.0%	50.4%
5	Neartown/Montrose	Houston	85.0%	82.4%	85.0%	63.4%
6	Lazybrook/Timbergrove	Houston	85.0%	81.2%	85.0%	56.2%
7	Gulfton	Houston	85.0%	81.1%	85.0%	61.2%
8	Alief	Houston	85.0%	79.6%	85.0%	53.5%
9	Independence Heights	Houston	84.9%	82.7%	85.0%	66.6%
10	Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley	Houston	84.9%	81.7%	85.0%	61.2%

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. 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 Houston Would a Liquor Store Make the Most Money?

Where a Liquor Store 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.

Sharpstown is ranked #1 for Liquor Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 83.4% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 80.5% at a good address and 71.6% 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 Liquor Store in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 77.8% at a typical address. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Liquor Store in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for a Liquor Store in or around Houston, 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 forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. 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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Liquor Store?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Sharpstown, Westchase, and Midtown, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, South Main, and Greater Inwood. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. 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 Houston to Open a Liquor Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Liquor Store in Houston is Sharpstown, at 85.0% at a good address and 83.4% at a typical address (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by Westchase and Midtown. 57 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

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

Can a Liquor Store 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. 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 Liquor Store 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 Liquor Store a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Sharpstown, the projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 83.4% at a typical address and 85.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Liquor Store in Houston

If you own commercial property in Houston and are considering a Liquor Store tenant, here is what the data shows: Sharpstown is ranked first (83.4% at a typical address), Westchase second (83.4% at a typical address), and Midtown third (83.4% at a typical address). Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

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.

Business Survivability Rankings: Houston: See how Liquor Store compares to all other business types in Houston
Best Cities to Open a Liquor Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Liquor Store
Business Survivability in Sharpstown, Houston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Westchase, Houston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Midtown, Houston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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.

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