What is the best neighborhood in Los Angeles to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Los Angeles to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop is Lacy, ranked #1 at 79.07% Best and 75.9% Typical. 8 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

What is the average survivability for Watch Store or Repair Shop across Los Angeles's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods in Los Angeles, the average projected chance that a Watch Store or Repair Shop lasts two or more years is 60.9% Typical. Lacy, ranked #1, is at 75.9% Typical.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Watch Store or Repair Shop in Los Angeles?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Los Angeles for Watch Store or Repair Shop include Lakewood Village (ranked last, at 53.98% Best and 51.4% Typical), University Town Center, and West Los Angeles. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Watch Store or Repair 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. Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

Survivability Rankings for Watch Store or Repair Shop in Los Angeles

Q: Where in Los Angeles would a Watch Store or Repair 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.

Q: Can a Watch Store or Repair Shop succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

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

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Los Angeles neighborhoods to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop, on Best, from Lacy (79.07% survival) to Lakewood Village.

September 22, 2026•15 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: 79.07% Best, 75.9% Typical for Watch Store or Repair Shop

The range inside Lacy: the best locations reach 84.2% and the most challenging sit at 69.7%, a spread of 14.5 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it

Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 8 of 173 ranked

Average across the 173 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 60.9% for Watch & Repair Shops

Most challenging area: Lakewood Village: 53.98% Best, 51.4% 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 Watch Store or Repair Shop Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Watch Store or Repair Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Watch Store or Repair Shop a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Lacy leads Los Angeles's 2026 survivability rankings for Watch Store or Repair Shop operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 79.07% Best and 75.9% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Lakewood Village, at 53.98% Best and 51.4% Typical. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Los Angeles to Open a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Lacy ranks #1 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles for Watch Store or Repair Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 79.07% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	Best	Typical	Worst
1	Lacy	Los Angeles	79.07%	75.9%	72.8%
2	Lake View Terrace	Los Angeles	78.10%	72.4%	66.7%
3	Irvine Business Complex	Los Angeles	77.45%	71.6%	65.7%
4	Arlington Heights	Los Angeles	77.45%	71.3%	65.1%
5	San Pedro	Los Angeles	76.86%	69.7%	62.6%
6	Fairfax	Los Angeles	76.65%	71.4%	66.2%
7	Wilmington	Los Angeles	76.24%	70.0%	63.7%
8	Lyon Street	Los Angeles	75.65%	71.3%	66.9%
9	Windsor Square	Los Angeles	75.30%	69.7%	64.1%
10	Sylmar	Los Angeles	75.29%	69.6%	63.9%

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. Best is shown to two decimals in this table so that places with the same one-decimal figure can be told apart.

The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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 Watch Store or Repair Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Watch Store or Repair 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 Watch Store or Repair Shop survivability, at 79.07% Best and 75.9% Typical; Lakewood Village is ranked last of the 173, at 53.98% Best and 51.4% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Watch Store or Repair Shop in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Watch Store or Repair Shop lasts two or more years is 60.9% Typical. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Watch Store or Repair Shop in or Around Los Angeles?

When selecting a location for a Watch Store or Repair Shop in or around Los Angeles, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can 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 models draw from one of the most comprehensive commercial real estate datasets ever assembled. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions. 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. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Where in or Around Los Angeles Should I Start a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Lacy, Lake View Terrace, and Irvine Business Complex, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Lakewood Village, University Town Center, and West Los Angeles. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles to Open a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Watch Store or Repair Shop in Los Angeles is Lacy, at 79.07% Best and 75.9% Typical, followed by Lake View Terrace and Irvine Business Complex. 8 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Can a Watch Store or Repair 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. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Watch Store or Repair 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 Watch Store or Repair Shop a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In Lacy, the projected chance that a new Watch Store or Repair Shop lasts two or more years is 75.9% Typical and 79.07% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Watch Store or Repair Shop in Los Angeles

Should you rent your storefront to a Watch Store or Repair Shop? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Lacy is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 79.07% Best, followed by Lake View Terrace at 78.10% Best, and Irvine Business Complex at 77.45% Best. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

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 Watch Store or Repair Shop compares to all other business types in Los Angeles
Best Cities to Open a Watch Store or Repair Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Watch Store or Repair Shop
Business Survivability in Lacy, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Irvine Business Complex, 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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