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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Los Angeles to open a Smoke Shop is Lacy, ranked #1 at 90.4% Best and 86.3% Typical. 38 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

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

Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods in Los Angeles, the average projected chance that a Smoke Shop lasts two or more years is 65.7% Typical. Lacy, ranked #1, is at 86.3% Typical.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Smoke Shop in Los Angeles?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Los Angeles for Smoke Shop include Lakewood Village (ranked last, at 57.2% Best and 53.5% Typical), East Village, and Westpark II. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.

What should I consider when opening a Smoke Shop in Los Angeles?

The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. 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.

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. Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, housing vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

Survivability Rankings for Smoke Shop in Los Angeles

Q: Where in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles address you are weighing.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Los Angeles neighborhoods to open a Smoke Shop, on Best, from Lacy (90.4% survival) to Lakewood Village (57.2%).

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: Lacy: 90.4% Best, 86.3% Typical for Smoke Shop

The range inside Lacy: the best locations reach 90.0% and the most challenging sit at 76.0%, a spread of 14.0 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it

Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 38 of 173 ranked

Average across the 173 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.7% for Smoke Shops

Most challenging area: Lakewood Village: 57.2% Best, 53.5% 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

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles, Lacy ranks #1 for opening a Smoke Shop, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.4% Best and 86.3% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Lakewood Village, at 57.2% Best and 53.5% Typical. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

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

Lacy ranks #1 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles for Smoke Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.4% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	Best	Typical	Worst
1	Lacy	Los Angeles	90.4%	86.3%	81.9%
2	Fairfax	Los Angeles	88.7%	83.7%	78.8%
3	Tropico	Los Angeles	87.8%	81.9%	77.5%
4	Beverly Grove	Los Angeles	87.4%	80.2%	75.8%
5	University Park	Los Angeles	86.2%	79.0%	75.1%
6	Irvine Spectrum	Los Angeles	84.5%	76.8%	71.6%
7	Palms	Los Angeles	84.4%	76.7%	71.5%
8	Hollywood	Los Angeles	83.7%	76.7%	71.8%
9	Larchmont	Los Angeles	83.6%	77.4%	73.2%
10	Irvine Business Complex	Los Angeles	83.5%	76.3%	71.1%

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.

A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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 Los Angeles Would a Smoke Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Smoke Shop 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 Smoke Shop survivability, at 90.4% Best and 86.3% Typical; Lakewood Village is ranked last of the 173, at 57.2% Best and 53.5% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening a Smoke Shop in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Smoke Shop lasts two or more years is 65.7% Typical. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.

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

When selecting a location for a Smoke Shop in or around Los Angeles, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that 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. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. 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 refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Where in or Around Los Angeles Should I Start a Smoke Shop?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Lacy, Fairfax, and Tropico, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Lakewood Village, East Village, and Westpark II. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles to Open a Smoke Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Smoke Shop in Los Angeles is Lacy, at 90.4% Best and 86.3% Typical, followed by Fairfax and Tropico. 38 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

Can a Smoke Shop 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. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Smoke Shop 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 Smoke Shop a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In Lacy, the projected chance that a new Smoke Shop lasts two or more years is 86.3% Typical and 90.4% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Smoke Shop in Los Angeles

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Lacy, a Smoke Shop has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.4% Best. In Fairfax, it is 88.7% Best, and in Tropico, 87.8% Best. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

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

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 Smoke Shop compares to all other business types in Los Angeles
Best Cities to Open a Smoke Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Smoke Shop
Business Survivability in Lacy, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Fairfax, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Tropico, 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.

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