City Survivability Rankings for Cosmetics Shop
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the top cities for Cosmetics Shops across the US by Survivability Scores. See which cities offer the best chances for a Cosmetics Shop to succeed.
Quick Summary
- The highest-survivability city for Cosmetics Shop is Philadelphia — 76% average survivability
- Currently covering Philadelphia; expanding to 25 US metros in 2026
- National average survivability score for Cosmetics Shop: 75.7%
- Data reflects 2026 StreetSpring survivability analysis across 1 US metro area · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Top Cities for Cosmetics Shops
- Key Insights
- What Makes These Cities Stand Out?
- Related Resources
- How current is this ranking?
- Will StreetSpring cover more cities for Cosmetics Shops?
- What tools can help me choose the right city for a Cosmetics Shop?
- Which US city has the best survivability for Cosmetics Shop?
Summary
According to StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis, Philadelphia ranks as the #1 city for opening a Cosmetics Shop in the United States, with an average 76% chance of surviving more than 2 years. Cosmetics Shops currently show a 75.7% average survivability score in Philadelphia. As StreetSpring expands to additional metros, this ranking will broaden — for now, Philadelphia represents the strongest available dataset for this category. City-wide statistics are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. These rankings reflect data through early 2026 — check StreetSpring for the latest figures before any location decision.
Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each city. See our full methodology →
Cosmetics Shop city survivability rankings — Philadelphia leads among 1 US metros at 76% in 2026
Top City for Cosmetics Shops
Based on StreetSpring's analysis, Philadelphia is the primary city with data available for Cosmetics Shops:
1. Philadelphia
- Best locations: 83.5% – 93.0%
- Average locations: 73.9% – 77.8%
- Challenging locations: 61.0% – 71.3%
- Explore Cosmetics Shop neighborhoods in Philadelphia →
Key Insights
Limited data coverage: Currently, Philadelphia is the primary city in our dataset for Cosmetics Shops with 61.0% – 93.0% average survivability range.
National average: Across all 1 analyzed city, the average survivability for a Cosmetics Shop is 75.7%.
What Makes Philadelphia Stand Out?
Philadelphia demonstrates several key characteristics that make it favorable for Cosmetics Shops:
- Strong survivability signals: Philadelphia leads with a 76% average survivability score for Cosmetics Shops — significantly above the national average for this business category.
- Competition density: The top cities show favorable competitor-to-opportunity ratios for Cosmetics Shops, meaning lower saturation and higher odds of capturing an underserved customer base.
- Economic conditions: All top-ranked cities show strong median household incomes and low vacancy rates in the neighborhoods where Cosmetics Shops perform best.
- Supply chain access: Cities at the top of this ranking benefit from mature supplier networks for this category, reducing operating costs and inventory lead times.
Powered by advanced AI, StreetSpring predicts how businesses will perform in neighborhoods across the country. Our platform has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business outcomes across major U.S. metros. These forecasts are generated by our exclusive analytical framework, built from the ground up for commercial real estate.
Related Resources
City-specific guides: For detailed neighborhood-level analysis, explore our city guides:
- Survivability Rankings for Cosmetics Shop in Philadelphia
- Business Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia
National guides:
- National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Cosmetics Shops
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia
How current is this ranking?
Rankings are updated quarterly. The current data reflects StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with the next full dataset refresh scheduled for Q3 2026. As market conditions shift across major metros, individual city scores can move meaningfully between updates — particularly for Cosmetics Shops, where local competition density and consumer spending patterns respond quickly to new entrants and neighborhood change. For the most current score at any specific address, use StreetSpring's live survivability tool rather than the static ranking above.
Will StreetSpring cover more cities for Cosmetics Shops?
Yes — StreetSpring's 2026 dataset currently covers Philadelphia for Cosmetics Shops, with data expanding to 25 major US metros throughout 2026. As each new city is added, its neighborhoods will appear in this ranking. If you are evaluating a location outside Philadelphia, check back soon or use StreetSpring's live tool to see what data is currently available for your target market.
What tools can help me choose the right city for a Cosmetics Shop?
StreetSpring's Survivability Score tool provides address-level predictions for Cosmetics Shops across all 1 metros we track. For this category specifically, the tool surfaces competition density, consumer spending index for Cosmetics Shops, and commercial vacancy rates — the factors that most consistently predict whether a Cosmetics Shop will still be operating after two years. You can check any specific address before signing a lease and compare multiple neighborhoods side by side to identify the highest-survivability site within your target city.
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Which US city has the best survivability for Cosmetics Shop?
Philadelphia ranks as the #1 city in the US for Cosmetics Shop survivability in StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with an average score of 76%. This means that across well-selected neighborhoods in Philadelphia, a Cosmetics Shop has approximately a 76% chance of still operating after two years — above the national average for this category. The full ranking reflects data across 1 major US metro area — see the complete list above for all scores and neighborhood-level links.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 25 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and foot traffic data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: City rankings aggregate neighborhood-level Survivability Scores (max, average, and min) across all analyzed neighborhoods in each metro area. Rankings reflect average conditions but do not account for variation within cities. Coverage includes 1 major US metropolitan area: Philadelphia.