National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Bar

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset — Bars (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Bars. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

March 25, 2026•14 min read

Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Tysons in Washington DC offers the highest survivability for Bar operators at 96%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Bars exist across diverse markets. Market conditions shift constantly — these neighborhood rankings are a directional guide, and StreetSpring's live tool shows the current score for any specific storefront.

To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Tysons, Washington DC — 96% survivability for Bar

Neighborhoods analyzed: 1800 across 21 major US cities

National average survivability: 81.3% for Bars

Top-25 average: 91.9% — 10.6% above national average

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
Geographic patterns
How to use this ranking
Related resources

How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Bars?

Analyzing 1800 neighborhoods across 21 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Bars significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 91.9% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 81.3%.

This 10.6% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.

Bars tend to show significant geographic clustering — markets where one successful operator exists often attract additional demand, raising survivability for new entrants who choose complementary (rather than directly competing) locations. The concentration of top neighborhoods in Chicago, Washington DC, Tampa Bay reflects this pattern. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Bars survivability at the address level.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 10 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Bars can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Every site-selection decision starts and ends with location — it outweighs concept, brand, and execution combined.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Bar?

Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tysons, Washington DC leads at 96% in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Bars are:

#	Neighborhood	City	Avg Survival	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Tysons	Washington DC	95.8%	97.3%	94.3%
2	McLean	Washington DC	93.7%	95.2%	92.2%
3	Kennedy Park	Chicago	92.9%	94.4%	91.4%
4	Palmetto Beach	Tampa Bay	92.4%	93.9%	90.9%
5	Main-Chicago	Chicago	92.1%	93.6%	90.6%
6	Union	St. Louis	92.1%	93.6%	90.6%
7	Southwest	Chicago	91.9%	93.4%	90.4%
8	Rogers Park	Chicago	91.8%	93.3%	90.3%
9	Harbour Isles	Miami	91.8%	93.3%	90.3%
10	Morgan Park	Chicago	91.8%	93.3%	90.3%
11	Lehi	Phoenix	91.6%	93.1%	90.1%
12	Balboa Way	Phoenix	91.6%	93.1%	90.1%
13	Herndon	Washington DC	91.6%	93.1%	90.1%
14	Long Island	Boston	91.5%	93.0%	90.0%
15	Roseland	Chicago	91.5%	93.0%	90.0%
16	Riverview	Portland	91.4%	92.9%	89.9%
17	Vienna	Washington DC	91.4%	92.9%	89.9%
18	Washington	St. Louis	91.4%	92.9%	89.9%
19	Great Falls	Washington DC	91.4%	92.9%	89.9%
20	Tiburon	San Francisco	91.4%	92.9%	89.9%
21	New Tacoma	Seattle	91.2%	92.7%	89.7%
22	St.Johns	Portland	91.2%	92.7%	89.7%
23	Kenwood	Chicago	91.1%	92.6%	89.6%
24	Rattlesnake	Tampa Bay	91.1%	92.6%	89.6%
25	Coral Gables	Miami	91.0%	92.5%	89.5%

Neighborhood-level data is the starting point, not the final answer — always validate any specific location with StreetSpring's address-level survivability score.

For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?

City Concentration

The top 25 neighborhoods span 10 different cities, with Chicago claiming 7 of the top spots (28%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

Chicago: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25) — View city guide
Washington DC: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25) — View city guide
Tampa Bay: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
St. Louis: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
Miami: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
Phoenix: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
Portland: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
San Francisco: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
Seattle: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Bars operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection — the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.

The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across 10 cities is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Bars operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets — the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.

How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Bar?

While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring analyzes millions of data points with AI to forecast business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, specific block selection can vary survivability by 10–20 percentage points.

For the most accurate assessment:

Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics

Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Bars.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Bars

Essential resources:

How does the national ranking for Bars compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Bars identifies the strongest neighborhoods across all 25 analyzed metros. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 25, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market — including those outside the national top 25 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.

What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Bar?

The best neighborhoods for Bars share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical Bar customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Bars combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 81.3%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.

Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1800 neighborhoods across 21 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Bars. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages — specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 25.

Can a Bar succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?

Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Bars can achieve strong survivability in many other neighborhoods as well. What matters is finding a location where competitive density is low enough and consumer spending is strong enough to support the business. StreetSpring's address-level tool identifies high-survivability addresses in any neighborhood, including those not represented in this top-25 list.

How can I compare specific addresses within these top neighborhoods?

StreetSpring's address-level tool allows you to input any commercial address and see predicted survivability for Bars. Visit https://streetspring.com/models/survivability_score to get a score for any US address. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block — address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.

Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 25 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View national technical data

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: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Bars across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1800 neighborhoods across 21 major US cities.

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