Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Minneapolis
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Minneapolis for new businesses by survivability score. See which areas give you the best chance of lasting more than two years.
Last reviewed by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring — April 28, 2026
Quick Summary
- Top neighborhood: Morris Park — ~89% best-case survivability, ~79% average across all business types
- Most challenging: Keewaydin — ~68% average survivability
- 50 neighborhoods analyzed across the Minneapolis 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 →
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 Morris Park is the strongest neighborhood in Minneapolis for new businesses, with the best locations offering a ~89% chance of lasting more than two years. Across all business types that could open in Morris Park, the average location shows a ~79% 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.
Top-Survivability Minneapolis Neighborhoods for
The top 10 neighborhoods in or around Minneapolis to open a business are:
| # | Neighborhood | Avg Survival | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morris Park | ~79% | ~89% | ~62% |
| 2 | Calhoun | ~77% | ~81% | ~73% |
| 3 | Summit Hill | ~77% | ~85% | ~66% |
| 4 | East Isles | ~76% | ~81% | ~71% |
| 5 | Whittier | ~76% | ~79% | ~73% |
| 6 | Midway | ~76% | ~85% | ~68% |
| 7 | Beltrami | ~76% | ~81% | ~70% |
| 8 | Downtown | ~76% | ~83% | ~66% |
| 9 | North Loop | ~76% | ~79% | ~72% |
| 10 | Como | ~75% | ~87% | ~65% |
See the Survivability Score for your new business
What Are the Hardest Places in or Around Minneapolis to Open a Business?
The hardest neighborhoods in or around Minneapolis to open a business are:
| # | Neighborhood | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Keewaydin | ~68% | ~62% |
| 49 | Windom | ~70% | ~61% |
| 48 | Ericsson | ~70% | ~61% |
| 47 | Holland | ~70% | ~65% |
| 46 | Northrup | ~71% | ~65% |
Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data to make sure that there have not been major changes. Rankings based on historical averages shift as new competitors open or close — StreetSpring's live platform always reflects the most current survivability for any given address.
Minneapolis's Best-Earning Neighborhoods for
StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site. In Morris Park, the best possible location offers ~23% better survival odds than the average location in or around Minneapolis — meaning a meaningfully higher probability of still operating after two years. On the other hand, in Keewaydin, the most challenging locations show survival odds that are roughly ~15% below the city average.
Where foot traffic actually converts to revenue
A great product in the wrong location will underperform; an average product in the right location can thrive. Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis for Minneapolis, 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.
See the Survivability Score for your new business
What Matters Most When Opening in Minneapolis
The single most important decision when opening a brick-and-mortar business is where you locate — and Survivability Score is the most reliable guide to that decision. Revenue Capture Score matters more than any other single metric when predicting business outcomes. Revenue Capture Score has two drivers:
| Factor | Where new owners get tripped up | Questions to ask before you sign |
|---|---|---|
| Workforce availability | Hiring radius is smaller than you think — many neighborhoods can't staff a full team at standard wages. | Pull BLS wage data for your industry in this metro. Walk through your staffing plan with a local restaurant/retail operator before signing. |
| Build-out budget | Underestimating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing — the "hidden" 30-50% of build-out cost. | Get 3 quotes from licensed contractors and pad budget by +20% for surprises. Confirm landlord TI allowance in writing. |
| Permits & licensing | Assuming a 30-day permit timeline, hitting 90+ days, paying rent on a non-operating storefront. | Call the local zoning office before signing. Confirm your use is already permitted; if not, factor a 2-3 month variance timeline. |
Lease structure questions to ask first
1. Projected Market Share: The market share component accounts for all competition — not just direct competitors but secondary and tertiary alternatives — and factors in the actual movement patterns of consumers in that area. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone — this is why car dealerships often cluster together — however, too much high quality primary competition can hurt a business's chances.
2. Forecasted Consumer Spend: StreetSpring also calculates the forecasted spend on the specific business type based on proprietary consumer spending projections trained on hundreds of thousands of businesses across the United States; thus, a Beauty Salon will have a different forecasted spend than a Pet Grooming Shop, an Irish Pub, a Hawaiian Restaurant, and others — and each of those businesses would receive a completely different survivability score at the same address. StreetSpring uses custom-built, proprietary algorithms to produce these predictions.
Together, these produce:
Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business
The 3 highest-Revenue Capture neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis — ranked across all business types — are:
- Morris Park
- Calhoun
- Summit Hill
Some other important factors to consider:
Ownership Rates: Survivability Scores for service-oriented businesses improve in areas with high homeownership, where customers are more likely to become regulars rather than transient visitors. The top 3 neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis with the highest ownership rates are: Page, Lynnhurst, and Northrup.
Build-out budget rules-of-thumb for this neighborhood
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 Minneapolis with the highest employment rates are: East Isles, Keewaydin, and Lowry Hill.
Occupancy Rates: Surrounding occupancy rates affect survivability for every business type: empty storefronts reduce pedestrian activity and signal weakening demand in the area. The top 3 neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis with the highest occupancy rates are: Lynnhurst, Field, and Kenny.
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Which Minneapolis Block Is Right for ?
According to StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, Morris Park, Calhoun, and Summit Hill are the strongest starting points in or around Minneapolis — 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 Minneapolis neighborhood — including survivability scores by type — is at Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis — updated weekly.
Get your address-level survivability score →
StreetSpring's survivability scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.
What Should Landlords in or Around Minneapolis Know When Evaluating Tenant Success?
Aggregate statistics mask the wide variation in outcomes at individual properties. Understanding which businesses will thrive helps landlords make smarter leasing decisions.
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 Minneapolis?
Most tenant-rep tools tell agents what a market looks like — not what it will do to a specific business, but StreetSpring highlights which addresses offer the best odds for long-term success across every business subtype in and around Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis?
Neighborhoods create the context; the specific address determines the outcome — and those can diverge significantly even within a few blocks. Each address occupies a unique position in its competitive ecosystem — shaped by the competitors around it, the customers flowing past it, and the spending patterns of the households nearby. 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 measures how likely a brick-and-mortar business at a specific address is to last more than two years. Read the full methodology →
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
Don't write off lower-ranked Minneapolis neighborhoods. Every neighborhood has business types it's good for. Here's what works in the top, middle, and bottom-ranked neighborhoods:
Morris-Park — ranked #1 citywide — the strongest neighborhood in Minneapolis
- Italian Restaurant (88% survivability)
- Deli (87% survivability)
- Ukrainian Restaurant (87% survivability)
- Taiwanese Restaurant (87% survivability)
- American Restaurant (87% survivability)
Full Morris-Park business guide →
Windom-Park — ranked #26 of 50 — a middle-of-the-pack Minneapolis neighborhood
- Kosher Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Russian Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Ukrainian Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Filipino Restaurant (81% survivability)
- American Restaurant (81% survivability)
Full Windom-Park business guide →
Even neighborhood #50 in Minneapolis has business types that succeed there. The question isn't whether a neighborhood is good — it's good FOR WHAT.
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Related Resources
These city and neighborhood averages are a starting point, but StreetSpring's live platform provides the up-to-date survivability score for your exact block or storefront. See the full rankings and get a live survivability score for any address in Minneapolis.
- Minneapolis Business Survivability Rankings — overall rankings by business type across all Minneapolis neighborhoods
- Business Survivability in Morris Park
- Business Survivability in Calhoun
- Business Survivability in Summit Hill
- StreetSpring Methodology
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Minneapolis are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Minneapolis
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and foot traffic data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.