Survivability Rankings for Liquor Store in Los Angeles

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Los Angeles neighborhoods to open a Liquor Store, at a good address, from Lacy (85.0% survival) to Woodbury (61.6%).

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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: Lacy: 85.0% at a good address, 84.8% at a typical address for Liquor Store (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 72 of 173 ranked
  • Average across the 173 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 69.9% for Liquor Stores
  • Most challenging area: Woodbury: 61.6% at a good address, 55.3% 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

Opening a Liquor Store in Los Angeles? Our 2026 analysis identifies Lacy as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 84.8% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 83.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Woodbury, at 61.6% at a good address and 55.3% 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 Los Angeles to Open a Liquor Store?

Lacy ranks #1 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles 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:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1LacyLos Angeles85.0%84.8%85.0%83.6%
2TropicoLos Angeles85.0%83.4%85.0%75.1%
3LarchmontLos Angeles85.0%82.6%85.0%71.5%
4HollywoodLos Angeles85.0%81.9%85.0%55.3%
5Irvine SpectrumLos Angeles85.0%77.5%85.0%55.3%
6Heninger ParkLos Angeles85.0%76.2%85.0%59.4%
7VeniceLos Angeles85.0%75.7%85.0%49.0%
8KoreatownLos Angeles84.9%80.7%85.0%58.9%
9Irvine Business ComplexLos Angeles84.9%80.6%85.0%52.2%
10SawtelleLos Angeles84.9%80.1%85.0%61.2%

The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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 Los Angeles Would a Liquor Store Make the Most Money?

Where a Liquor Store would make the most money in or around Los Angeles 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.

Lacy is ranked #1 for Liquor Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 84.8% at a typical address; Woodbury is ranked last of the 173, at 61.6% at a good address and 55.3% 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 rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Liquor Store in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 69.9% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.


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

When selecting a location for a Liquor Store in or around Los Angeles, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. Every score is produced by our in-house models, trained on 570,000+ real business outcomes. 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. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.


Where in or Around Los Angeles Should I Start a Liquor Store?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Lacy, Tropico, and Larchmont, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Woodbury, East Village, and Northwood Point. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles to Open a Liquor Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Liquor Store in Los Angeles is Lacy, at 85.0% at a good address and 84.8% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by Tropico and Larchmont. 72 of the 173 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 Liquor Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

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. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Liquor Store Rankings in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.


Is a Liquor Store a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In Lacy, the projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 84.8% 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 Los Angeles

The data tells a clear story for Liquor Store tenants across Los Angeles's top neighborhoods. Lacy leads at 84.8% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 85.0%. Tropico is at 83.4% at a typical address, and Larchmont at 82.6% at a typical address. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

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


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

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

  • Business Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles: See how Liquor Store compares to all other business types in Los Angeles
  • Best Cities to Open a Liquor Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Liquor Store
  • Business Survivability in Lacy, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Tropico, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Larchmont, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Los Angeles

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