Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Los Angeles for new businesses by survivability score. See which areas give you the best chance of lasting more than two years.
Last reviewed: August 2026 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- Top neighborhood: Peninsula — ~86% best-case survivability, ~82% average across all business types
- Most challenging: Imperial Estates — ~77% average survivability
- 161 neighborhoods analyzed across the Los Angeles metro
- Rankings based on average survivability across 130+ brick-and-mortar business types; your specific business type and address will differ
- See our full methodology →
- Geography: this ranking covers the Los Angeles metro: Los Angeles's own neighborhoods plus 22 surrounding cities and towns (for example Agoura Hills, Bell and Big Bear Lake). Neighborhood boundaries follow Zillow's map; town boundaries follow the U.S. Census.
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods to Open a Business
- Hardest Places to Open a Business
- Where Would a Business Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider When Opening?
- Where to Start & How to Find Data
- Advice for Landlords
- Tools for Tenant-Rep Agents
- Why Do Survival Rates Vary?
- What Is a Survivability Score?
- How Does StreetSpring Compare?
- What Each Neighborhood Specializes In
- Related Resources
Summary
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows Peninsula is the strongest neighborhood in Los Angeles for new businesses, with the best locations offering a ~86% chance of lasting more than two years. Across all business types that could open in Peninsula, the average location shows a ~82% chance of lasting more than two years. Averages mask the full picture — a single block can outperform an entire neighborhood's ranking at the storefront level.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in or Around Los Angeles to Open a Business?
The top 10 neighborhoods in or around Los Angeles to open a business are:
| # | Neighborhood | Avg Survival | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peninsula | 82.06% | ~86% | ~75% |
| 2 | San Pedro | 80.55% | ~86% | ~72% |
| 3 | Santa Monica | 80.48% | ~85% | ~73% |
| 4 | Island Grissom | 80.21% | ~83% | ~75% |
| 5 | Sylmar | 80.14% | ~85% | ~72% |
| 6 | South Coast (Santa Ana) | 79.84% | ~83% | ~76% |
| 7 | Chatsworth | 79.82% | ~85% | ~73% |
| 8 | Agoura Hills | 79.68% | ~85% | ~71% |
| 9 | Sandpointe (Santa Ana) | 79.64% | ~83% | ~75% |
| 10 | Sunwood Central (Santa Ana) | 79.56% | ~81% | ~77% |
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What Are the Hardest Places in or Around Los Angeles to Open a Business?
The hardest neighborhoods in or around Los Angeles to open a business are:
| # | Neighborhood | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | Imperial Estates | ~77% | ~74% |
| 160 | Cheviot Hills | ~77% | ~74% |
| 159 | Beverlywood | ~77% | ~75% |
| 158 | South East (Pasadena) | ~77% | ~73% |
| 157 | Reseda | ~77% | ~73% |
The Full Los Angeles Neighborhood Ranking
All 161 neighborhoods we rank in or around Los Angeles, best to hardest, on the same measure as the tables above: the projected chance a business at a typical address in that neighborhood lasts two or more years, averaged across 130+ brick-and-mortar business types.
Show all 161 ranked neighborhoods
| # | Neighborhood | Avg Survival | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peninsula | 82.06% | ~86% | ~75% |
| 2 | San Pedro | 80.55% | ~86% | ~72% |
| 3 | Santa Monica | 80.48% | ~85% | ~73% |
| 4 | Island Grissom | 80.21% | ~83% | ~75% |
| 5 | Sylmar | 80.14% | ~85% | ~72% |
| 6 | South Coast | 79.84% | ~83% | ~76% |
| 7 | Chatsworth | 79.82% | ~85% | ~73% |
| 8 | Agoura Hills | 79.68% | ~85% | ~71% |
| 9 | Sandpointe | 79.64% | ~83% | ~75% |
| 10 | Vineyard | 79.60% | ~82% | ~77% |
| 11 | Willmore City | 79.59% | ~83% | ~76% |
| 12 | Sunwood Central | 79.56% | ~81% | ~77% |
| 13 | Valley Adams | 79.51% | ~81% | ~78% |
| 14 | Moorpark | 79.50% | ~82% | ~77% |
| 15 | Mariposa | 79.43% | ~81% | ~78% |
| 16 | Venice | 79.40% | ~84% | ~74% |
| 17 | Grand Central | 79.38% | ~82% | ~76% |
| 18 | Riverglen | 79.29% | ~81% | ~77% |
| 19 | Boyle Heights | 79.28% | ~83% | ~74% |
| 20 | Pacific Edison | 79.22% | ~81% | ~77% |
| 21 | City Center | 79.19% | ~81% | ~77% |
| 22 | Bluff Heights | 79.18% | ~80% | ~78% |
| 23 | Belmont Shore | 79.17% | ~82% | ~77% |
| 24 | Lincoln Heights | 79.15% | ~83% | ~76% |
| 25 | Rose Park | 79.14% | ~81% | ~77% |
| 26 | Tujunga | 79.13% | ~85% | ~72% |
| 27 | Grand Sunrise | 79.12% | ~80% | ~78% |
| 28 | French Court | 79.11% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 29 | Lyon Street | 79.10% | ~82% | ~75% |
| 30 | Republic Homes | 79.09% | ~81% | ~76% |
| 31 | North East | 79.08% | ~85% | ~72% |
| 32 | Casa Bonita | 79.07% | ~80% | ~78% |
| 33 | Oakmont | 79.06% | ~84% | ~73% |
| 34 | Grandview | 79.05% | ~82% | ~76% |
| 35 | East Side | 79.04% | ~81% | ~77% |
| 36 | Morning Sunwood | 79.03% | ~82% | ~75% |
| 37 | Bluff Park | 79.02% | ~81% | ~77% |
| 38 | Saint Mary's | 79.01% | ~81% | ~77% |
| 39 | Long Beach | 79.00% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 40 | Laurelhurst | 78.99% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 41 | Naples | 78.98% | ~82% | ~76% |
| 42 | Citrus Grove | 78.97% | ~81% | ~77% |
| 43 | Tropico | 78.89% | ~81% | ~76% |
| 44 | Mabury Park | 78.86% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 45 | Flower Park | 78.85% | ~80% | ~78% |
| 46 | Carroll Park | 78.84% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 47 | Bristol-Warner | 78.83% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 48 | Fremont Park | 78.82% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 49 | Somerset | 78.81% | ~81% | ~76% |
| 50 | Anaheim Resort | 78.80% | ~82% | ~74% |
| 51 | Adams Hill | 78.79% | ~81% | ~76% |
| 52 | Metro Classic | 78.78% | ~82% | ~75% |
| 53 | East Village | 78.77% | ~81% | ~77% |
| 54 | Pelanconi | 78.76% | ~82% | ~75% |
| 55 | Logan | 78.75% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 56 | Westchester | 78.74% | ~83% | ~73% |
| 57 | Lacy | 78.73% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 58 | Saddleback View | 78.72% | ~81% | ~76% |
| 59 | Memorial Park | 78.71% | ~81% | ~76% |
| 60 | Belmont Heights | 78.70% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 61 | Riverside Rancho | 78.69% | ~82% | ~74% |
| 62 | Eastside | 78.68% | ~80% | ~76% |
| 63 | Chinatown | 78.67% | ~82% | ~75% |
| 64 | University Park | 78.66% | ~82% | ~74% |
| 65 | Northwest | 78.65% | ~82% | ~75% |
| 66 | Zaferia | 78.64% | ~81% | ~76% |
| 67 | Hellman | 78.63% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 68 | Elysian Park | 78.61% | ~81% | ~76% |
| 69 | Belmont Park | 78.58% | ~81% | ~76% |
| 70 | Pico-Union | 78.57% | ~82% | ~75% |
| 71 | Rosewood Baker | 78.56% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 72 | The Colony | 78.55% | ~82% | ~74% |
| 73 | Heninger Park | 78.54% | ~80% | ~76% |
| 74 | Downtown | 78.53% | ~80% | ~76% |
| 75 | Rossmoyne | 78.52% | ~81% | ~76% |
| 76 | Burbank | 78.51% | ~84% | ~73% |
| 77 | Sunrise | 78.50% | ~81% | ~76% |
| 78 | French Park | 78.49% | ~79% | ~78% |
| 79 | Wilmington | 78.48% | ~83% | ~73% |
| 80 | Willard | 78.47% | ~80% | ~77% |
| 81 | Sun Valley | 78.46% | ~83% | ~73% |
| 82 | Concord | 78.45% | ~81% | ~76% |
| 83 | Atwater Village | 78.44% | ~81% | ~75% |
| 84 | West Central | 78.43% | ~81% | ~75% |
| 85 | Westlake | 78.42% | ~81% | ~75% |
| 86 | Thornton Park | 78.41% | ~80% | ~76% |
| 87 | Portola Park | 78.40% | ~80% | ~76% |
| 88 | Santa Anita | 78.39% | ~81% | ~75% |
| 89 | Del Rey | 78.38% | ~81% | ~75% |
| 90 | Alamitos Beach | 78.37% | ~80% | ~76% |
| 91 | Sparr Heights | 78.36% | ~80% | ~76% |
| 92 | Van Nuys | 78.35% | ~82% | ~74% |
| 93 | Floral Park | 78.34% | ~80% | ~76% |
| 94 | Marina Area | 78.32% | ~84% | ~73% |
| 95 | North Hollywood | 78.29% | ~81% | ~75% |
| 96 | Harvard Heights | 78.26% | ~80% | ~75% |
| 97 | Canoga Park | 78.15% | ~83% | ~73% |
| 98 | Sherman Oaks | 78.14% | ~84% | ~73% |
| 99 | Pico-Robertson | 78.12% | ~80% | ~76% |
| 100 | Montecito Park | 78.10% | ~81% | ~75% |
| 101 | South Carthay | 78.08% | ~80% | ~75% |
| 102 | Alamitos Heights | 78.03% | ~80% | ~76% |
| 103 | Mar - Les | 78.01% | ~81% | ~75% |
| 104 | Los Feliz | 78.00% | ~82% | ~73% |
| 105 | Traffic Circle | 77.99% | ~81% | ~74% |
| 106 | San Rafael Hills | 77.98% | ~83% | ~73% |
| 107 | Panorama City | 77.97% | ~81% | ~74% |
| 108 | Sawtelle | 77.96% | ~82% | ~73% |
| 109 | Koreatown | 77.95% | ~81% | ~75% |
| 110 | Hollywood | 77.94% | ~81% | ~73% |
| 111 | Mid Central | 77.93% | ~81% | ~74% |
| 112 | Toluca Lake | 77.92% | ~82% | ~74% |
| 113 | El Dorado Park | 77.91% | ~84% | ~73% |
| 114 | Silver Lake | 77.88% | ~81% | ~75% |
| 115 | Winnetka | 77.86% | ~82% | ~73% |
| 116 | Highland Park | 77.84% | ~81% | ~75% |
| 117 | Crestview | 77.83% | ~80% | ~75% |
| 118 | Mid City West | 77.82% | ~80% | ~75% |
| 119 | Woodland Hills | 77.81% | ~85% | ~70% |
| 120 | Los Altos | 77.80% | ~82% | ~74% |
| 121 | Woodbury | 77.78% | ~81% | ~74% |
| 122 | Pacoima | 77.76% | ~83% | ~73% |
| 123 | Harbor Gateway | 77.74% | ~83% | ~71% |
| 124 | Fairhaven | 77.73% | ~79% | ~76% |
| 125 | Hermon | 77.72% | ~81% | ~75% |
| 126 | Park Estates | 77.69% | ~80% | ~75% |
| 127 | Harbor City | 77.68% | ~83% | ~72% |
| 128 | Artesia Pilar | 77.66% | ~80% | ~75% |
| 129 | Edna Park | 77.65% | ~80% | ~74% |
| 130 | Bixby Knolls | 77.64% | ~80% | ~74% |
| 131 | Valley Glen | 77.63% | ~81% | ~73% |
| 132 | Mar Vista | 77.62% | ~81% | ~74% |
| 133 | Palms | 77.61% | ~80% | ~75% |
| 134 | Fisher Park | 77.60% | ~78% | ~77% |
| 135 | Lakewood Village | 77.59% | ~82% | ~73% |
| 136 | Studio City | 77.58% | ~82% | ~73% |
| 137 | Mission Hills | 77.57% | ~83% | ~72% |
| 138 | Arleta | 77.56% | ~82% | ~73% |
| 139 | Pasadena | 77.55% | ~81% | ~74% |
| 140 | Casa de Santiago | 77.54% | ~79% | ~76% |
| 141 | Eagle Rock | 77.53% | ~81% | ~74% |
| 142 | North Central | 77.52% | ~81% | ~72% |
| 143 | Mid - City | 77.51% | ~79% | ~76% |
| 144 | Wilshire Square | 77.50% | ~79% | ~76% |
| 145 | Bixby Area | 77.49% | ~81% | ~73% |
| 146 | Northridge | 77.48% | ~82% | ~71% |
| 147 | Riverview | 77.46% | ~79% | ~76% |
| 148 | Century City | 77.43% | ~80% | ~75% |
| 149 | West Floral Park | 77.41% | ~80% | ~75% |
| 150 | Lake Balboa | 77.38% | ~82% | ~73% |
| 151 | West Hollywood | 77.36% | ~80% | ~74% |
| 152 | Wrigley | 77.34% | ~81% | ~74% |
| 153 | Pico-Lowell | 77.33% | ~79% | ~76% |
| 154 | Adams-Normandie | 77.29% | ~80% | ~74% |
| 155 | Reseda | 77.26% | ~81% | ~73% |
| 156 | Shadow Run | 77.25% | ~78% | ~76% |
| 157 | Glenwood | 77.23% | ~80% | ~73% |
| 158 | South East | 77.14% | ~81% | ~73% |
| 159 | Beverlywood | 77.08% | ~79% | ~75% |
| 160 | Imperial Estates | 76.98% | ~81% | ~74% |
| 161 | Cheviot Hills | 76.97% | ~79% | ~74% |
Where in or Around Los Angeles Would a Business Make the Most Money?
StreetSpring's precision goes beyond the neighborhood — it scores survivability at the exact address for every major brick-and-mortar business category. In Peninsula, the best possible location offers ~21% better survival odds than the average location in or around Los Angeles — meaning a meaningfully higher probability of still operating after two years. On the other hand, in Imperial Estates, the most challenging locations show survival odds that are roughly ~14% below the city average.
Nothing influences a business's future more than its location. Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis for Los Angeles, you can access the most up-to-date forecasts with StreetSpring for free to select the location that puts you in the best position to succeed.
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What Should I Consider When Opening a Business in or Around Los Angeles?
Before signing a lease, the most important metric to evaluate is the Survivability Score of that specific address. High Revenue Capture Score is the clearest signal that a location can sustain a business over the long term. Revenue Capture Score has two drivers:
1. Projected Market Share: Market share is projected by analyzing the full competitive landscape — primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors at multiple distance bands — combined with consumer spending patterns for the specific address. StreetSpring's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Moderate competition often validates a market — it means customers are already looking for what you offer in that neighborhood — this is why car dealerships often cluster together — however, when competition is too intense, even well-run businesses struggle to capture enough revenue.
2. Forecasted Consumer Spend: Forecasted consumer spend varies by business type: StreetSpring projects how much nearby consumers are likely to spend on that specific business type, drawing on a training dataset that covers hundreds of thousands of businesses nationwide; thus, a Physical Therapy Clinic will have a different forecasted spend than a Dentist Office, a Chiropractor Office, an Eye Care Center, and others — and each of those businesses would receive a completely different survivability score at the same address. Every forecast is powered by StreetSpring's private data models.
Together, these produce:
Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business
When scoring all possible business types simultaneously, these 3 neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles lead in Revenue Capture potential:
- Peninsula
- San Pedro
- Santa Monica
Some other important factors to consider:
Ownership Rates: Owner-occupied neighborhoods generate more reliable recurring demand for local businesses, which StreetSpring's model captures through the ownership rate input. The top 3 neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles with the highest ownership rates are: West Floral Park (Santa Ana), Casa de Santiago (Santa Ana), and Oakmont (Glendale).
Employment Rates: Employment rates shape disposable income — when a high share of nearby residents are employed, demand for discretionary spending businesses like restaurants and retail is meaningfully stronger. The top 3 neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles with the highest employment rates are: Island Grissom, Riverglen (Santa Ana), and Thornton Park.
Occupancy Rates: Low vacancy rates around a location are a strong positive indicator — they signal that the neighborhood's business ecosystem is healthy and self-reinforcing. The top 3 neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles with the highest occupancy rates are: Pico-Lowell (Santa Ana), Fairhaven, and Eastside (Santa Ana).
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Where Should I Start, and How Do I Find the Right Data for Los Angeles?
According to StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, Peninsula, San Pedro, and Santa Monica are the strongest starting points in or around Los Angeles — but the best neighborhood for your specific business type may differ from these overall rankings.
- Best businesses by neighborhood: A full breakdown of the top business types to open in each Los Angeles neighborhood — including survivability scores by type — is at Los Angeles Business Survivability Rankings.
- Best neighborhoods for your business type: If you already know your category, that same guide lets you filter by business type to see which neighborhoods score highest for your specific concept.
- Address-level scores: StreetSpring's live tool shows a survivability score for any business type at any exact address in or around Los Angeles — updated weekly.
Get your address-level survivability score →
Competition opens and closes constantly, so the most reliable data for any specific address is always StreetSpring's most recent live analysis.
What Should Landlords in or Around Los Angeles Know When Evaluating Tenant Success?
Aggregate statistics mask the wide variation in outcomes at individual properties. Using address-level survivability scores, landlords can identify the business types most likely to pay rent consistently for years — not just the first 12 months.
See how landlords can use these forecasts to improve occupancy and NOI: Landlord Representatives Guide
Try StreetSpring to see the Survivability Score for over 700 types of businesses at your storefront's address.
What Tools Can Tenant-Rep Agents Use to Find the Most Promising Locations in Los Angeles?
Most tenant-rep agents work without access to business survivability data, relying instead on market comps and foot traffic estimates that do not predict outcomes, but StreetSpring highlights which addresses offer the best odds for long-term success across every business subtype in and around Los Angeles. For a breakdown of the AI tools agents use to select the strongest sites, see: AI Tools for Tenant Reps
Why Do Business Survival Rates Vary So Much Between Neighborhoods in Los Angeles?
Neighborhoods create the context; the specific address determines the outcome — and those can diverge significantly even within a few blocks. Local conditions — from parking to pedestrian patterns — shape outcomes at each specific address. Our research explains why U.S. business survival rates haven't risen in decades — and how location drives outcomes more than concept: Why Survival Rates Aren't Increasing
What Is a Survivability Score and How Does StreetSpring Calculate It?
A Survivability Score is a data-driven probability: the likelihood that a specific business type will survive its first two years at a specific address. StreetSpring calculates this from 100+ factors including competitive density, forecasted spend, and mobility patterns. Learn more →
How Does StreetSpring Compare to Other Site-Selection Tools?
Where other platforms provide demographic or foot traffic data, StreetSpring produces a direct survivability forecast — translating raw inputs into a probability of business success. Compare tools →
What Each Neighborhood Specializes In
Neighborhood-level survivability is an average across many business types. The right subtype matters as much as the right neighborhood — here's what each tier of Los Angeles neighborhoods does best:
Peninsula — ranked #1 citywide — the strongest neighborhood in Los Angeles
- Chicken Shop (85.00% chance of lasting 2+ years)
- Deli (84.00% chance of lasting 2+ years)
- Japanese / Sushi Restaurant (83.99% chance of lasting 2+ years)
- Indian Restaurant (83.98% chance of lasting 2+ years)
- Bangladeshi Restaurant (83.95% chance of lasting 2+ years)
Full Peninsula business guide →
Northwest — ranked #81 of 161 — a middle-of-the-pack Los Angeles neighborhood
- Dance Club (81.14% chance of lasting 2+ years)
- Pet Store (80.28% chance of lasting 2+ years)
- Taiwanese Restaurant (79.19% chance of lasting 2+ years)
- Indian Restaurant (78.96% chance of lasting 2+ years)
- Asian Fusion Restaurant (78.95% chance of lasting 2+ years)
Full Northwest business guide →
Imperial-Estates — ranked #161 of 161 — among Los Angeles's lower-ranked neighborhoods
- Barber Shop (78.73% chance of lasting 2+ years)
- Filipino Restaurant (78.60% chance of lasting 2+ years)
- Kosher Restaurant (78.29% chance of lasting 2+ years)
- Ukrainian Restaurant (77.70% chance of lasting 2+ years)
- Juice & Smoothie Bar (77.69% chance of lasting 2+ years)
Full Imperial-Estates business guide →
The best neighborhood for your business depends on what business you're opening — citywide neighborhood rankings are a starting filter, not the final answer.
Visual Data
Related Resources
Market conditions shift, and the best way to verify current odds for a specific address is to run a live survivability check through StreetSpring. See the full rankings and get a live survivability score for any address in Los Angeles.
- Los Angeles Business Survivability Rankings — overall rankings by business type across all Los Angeles neighborhoods
- Business Survivability in Peninsula
- Business Survivability in San Pedro
- Business Survivability in Santa Monica
- StreetSpring Methodology
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Los Angeles are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
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StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.