National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Bike Shop
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Bike Shops. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Platt Park (Denver) ranks #1 nationally for Bike Shop survivability in 2026, with 84.5% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 12 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Bike Shops exist across diverse markets. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- #1 Neighborhood: Platt Park, Denver: 84.5% survivability at a typical address for Bike Shop
- What the figures measure: every figure in this ranking is the typical address, the neighborhood's average in its metro file, and the ranking orders on it
- Ranked neighborhoods: 1,907 across 22 major US cities
- Average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods: 69.9% at a typical address for Bike Shops
- Top-25 average: 82.9% at a typical address, 13.0 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
- Geographic patterns
- How to use this ranking
- Related resources
- Frequently asked questions
How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Bike Shops?
Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Bike Shops averaging 82.9% survivability at a typical address, against 69.9% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.
This 13.0-point gap is the distance between those two averages, both at a typical address. It compares projections for neighborhoods; the projection for any one storefront is made at its own address.
The cities with the most top-ranked neighborhoods for Bike Shops are Denver, Los Angeles and Houston. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Bike Shops survivability at the address level.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 12 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Bike Shops can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
The right location can make a business; the wrong one can break it.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Bike Shop?
The first, middle and last neighborhood in the table below, with the same three figures the table prints from each metro file: the box runs from the lowest to the highest address, and the white line is the typical address. Platt Park, Denver leads at 84.5% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Bike Shops are:
Scores for Bike Shops run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 510 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 85.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.
Neighborhoods are ordered on the typical address, the file's average for each neighborhood. Best Locations and Challenging Locations are the file's highest and lowest address.
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival (Typical Address) | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platt Park | Denver | 84.5% | Great | 85.0% | 82.3% |
| 2 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 82.3% |
| 2 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 77.4% |
| 4 | Montebello | Baltimore | 83.8% | Great | 84.6% | 81.4% |
| 5 | Midtown | Houston | 83.6% | Great | 85.0% | 69.2% |
| 6 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.3% | Great | 85.0% | 76.4% |
| 7 | Tropico | Los Angeles | 83.0% | Great | 85.0% | 75.6% |
| 8 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 82.8% | Great | 85.0% | 69.2% |
| 9 | Porter Square | Boston | 82.7% | Great | 85.0% | 77.8% |
| 9 | Fitzsimons | Denver | 82.7% | Great | 84.6% | 77.8% |
| 9 | South Orange | Orlando | 82.7% | Good | 85.0% | 77.8% |
| 9 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 82.7% | Great | 85.0% | 74.2% |
| 13 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 84.6% | 79.2% |
| 13 | Highland | Denver | 82.6% | Great | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 13 | Carroll Gardens | New York City | 82.6% | Great | 85.0% | 76.4% |
| 16 | Neartown/Montrose | Houston | 82.5% | Great | 85.0% | 68.8% |
| 16 | Winter Hill | Boston | 82.5% | Great | 85.0% | 67.4% |
| 16 | Windsor Terrace | New York City | 82.5% | Great | 85.0% | 71.0% |
| 19 | Tampa Heights | Tampa Bay | 82.4% | Great | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 19 | Mount Pleasant | St. Louis | 82.4% | Great | 85.0% | 76.4% |
| 19 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 82.4% | Great | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 22 | Larchmont | Los Angeles | 82.3% | Great | 85.0% | 70.6% |
| 22 | Benton Park West | St. Louis | 82.3% | Great | 84.6% | 76.0% |
| 24 | Fourth Ward | Houston | 82.2% | Good | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 24 | North Charlotte | Charlotte | 82.2% | Great | 85.0% | 72.8% |
Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies by address, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.
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 12 different cities, with Denver claiming 5 of the top spots (20%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Denver: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25)
- Los Angeles: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- Houston: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Washington DC: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Boston: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- New York City: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- St. Louis: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Baltimore: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Tampa Bay: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Bike Shops 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 the 12 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Bike Shops 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 Bike Shop?
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. Powered by advanced AI, StreetSpring predicts how businesses will perform in neighborhoods across the country. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, the lowest and highest address can sit several points apart, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.
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 Bike Shops.
See also: Best Cities for Bike Shop: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Bike Shops.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- St. Louis: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Baltimore: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Bike Shops
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do neighborhood rankings change?
StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates, which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.
Can a Bike Shop succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Bike Shops 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.
What makes Platt Park in Denver the best neighborhood for Bike Shops?
Platt Park in Denver ranks #1 for Bike Shops with 84.5% survivability at a typical address (the average in each metro file, which is what this ranking orders on). StreetSpring's model weighs competitive dynamics (direct competitors relative to available consumer spending), demographic alignment with Bike Shop customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Bike Shops. 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.
Are the best neighborhoods for Bike Shops in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Bike Shops in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are distributed across 12 cities, spanning both large and mid-sized markets. As coverage expands, this breakdown may shift. The fundamental driver is the competitive-to-spending ratio at the address level, which can favor strong locations in both large and smaller markets.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Bike Shops?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Bike Shops are Denver (5), Los Angeles (3), Houston (3). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Bike Shops?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Bike Shops, and by extension, how likely a Bike Shop tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Bike Shops represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.
How do I interpret a survivability score?
A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and hundreds of additional factors.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, Baltimore, Houston, Orlando, Washington DC, Boston, New York City, Tampa Bay, St. Louis, Charlotte.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhoods are ranked on the typical address: the average Survivability Score for Bike Shops across the scored locations within each neighborhood, as its metro file publishes it. The average across all ranked neighborhoods is the plain mean of those figures, not the national average on the city ranking, which averages metros. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities. 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.