National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Clothing Store
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Clothing Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Roscoe Village in Chicago ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Clothing Store, with 84% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Clothing Stores exist across diverse markets. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the survivability score for a specific address.
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: Roscoe Village, Chicago: 84% survivability for Clothing Store
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1907 across 22 major US cities
- National average survivability: 72.6% for Clothing Stores
- Top-25 average: 83.6%: 11.0 points above national average
- 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 Clothing Stores?
Analyzing 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Clothing Stores significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 83.6% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 72.6%.
This 11.0-point advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is: choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
What separates the top neighborhoods for Clothing Stores from the national average is not simply higher foot traffic: it is a favorable ratio of consumer spending on this category to competitive supply. The 11.0-point advantage that top neighborhoods hold is built on structural conditions: the right consumer demographics, manageable competition density, and mobility patterns that route target customers past the storefront. The models behind these rankings are trained on millions of real commercial outcomes, not simulated data or market proxies.
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 Clothing Stores 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 Clothing Store?
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Roscoe Village, Chicago leads at 84% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Clothing Stores are:
Scores for Clothing Stores run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 767 of the 1,907 neighborhoods analyzed reaches the 85.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roscoe Village | Chicago | 84.2% | Great | 85.0% | 79.2% |
| 2 | Prospect Heights | New York City | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 83.2% |
| 2 | Penn Quarter | Washington DC | 84.1% | Great | 84.6% | 83.6% |
| 2 | Carroll Gardens | New York City | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 81.0% |
| 5 | Cobble Hill | New York City | 84.0% | Great | 85.0% | 83.2% |
| 5 | Lowry Hill East | Minneapolis | 84.0% | Great | 85.0% | 81.8% |
| 5 | Financial District | San Francisco | 84.0% | Good | 84.6% | 83.2% |
| 8 | Carnegie Hill | New York City | 83.9% | Great | 84.6% | 83.2% |
| 9 | North Potomac Yard | Washington DC | 83.8% | Great | 85.0% | 77.8% |
| 10 | Near North Side | Chicago | 83.7% | Good | 85.0% | 80.5% |
| 11 | Greenwich Village | New York City | 83.6% | Great | 85.0% | 68.4% |
| 11 | Chinatown | New York City | 83.6% | Below-average | 84.1% | 83.2% |
| 13 | Lyndale | Minneapolis | 83.5% | Great | 85.0% | 81.0% |
| 13 | Radnor/Fort Myer Heights | Washington DC | 83.5% | Great | 85.0% | 75.6% |
| 15 | Platt Park | Denver | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 82.8% |
| 15 | Benton Park West | St. Louis | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 80.5% |
| 15 | Hayes Valley | San Francisco | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 75.6% |
| 15 | Financial District/South Beach | San Francisco | 83.4% | Good | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 15 | Flatiron District | New York City | 83.4% | Below-average | 84.6% | 83.2% |
| 15 | Garment District | New York City | 83.4% | Below-average | 84.1% | 83.2% |
| 21 | Teele Square | Boston | 83.2% | Great | 85.0% | 80.0% |
| 21 | Old Town | Chicago | 83.2% | Great | 85.0% | 74.2% |
| 21 | Old Kensington | Philadelphia | 83.2% | Great | 85.0% | 68.8% |
| 21 | Pacific Edison | Los Angeles | 83.2% | Great | 85.0% | 79.6% |
| 25 | Lower Moyamensing | Philadelphia | 83.1% | Great | 85.0% | 66.6% |
Survivability rankings at the neighborhood level describe typical conditions: any specific storefront may score higher or lower depending on its exact competitive environment.
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 New York City claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- New York City: 8 neighborhoods (32% of top 25): View city guide
- Chicago: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- Washington DC: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- San Francisco: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- Minneapolis: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Philadelphia: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Denver: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- St. Louis: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Clothing Stores 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 10 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Clothing Stores 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 Clothing Store?
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. Entrepreneurs and commercial real estate agents in 24 major metros trust StreetSpring's survivability predictions to make smarter site-selection decisions. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, specific block selection can vary survivability by 10 to 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 Clothing Stores.
See also: Best Cities for Clothing Store: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Clothing Stores.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- St. Louis: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Philadelphia: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Clothing Stores
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Clothing Stores. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block: address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.
What makes Roscoe Village in Chicago the best neighborhood for Clothing Stores?
Roscoe Village in Chicago ranks #1 for Clothing Stores with 84% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics (fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending), strong demographic alignment with Clothing Store customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
Is the competitive environment for Clothing Stores stronger in some markets than others?
Yes, competition density for Clothing Stores varies significantly by market. In the top-ranked neighborhoods, StreetSpring's model identifies favorable competitive dynamics as a primary driver of high survivability scores. In more saturated markets, even strong consumer spending may not overcome competitive pressure. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1907 neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Clothing Stores. 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 Clothing Stores in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Clothing Stores in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 10 cities in the current dataset. 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.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Clothing Stores?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Clothing Stores, and by extension, how likely a Clothing Store tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Clothing Stores 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 does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Clothing Stores specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Clothing Stores by analyzing the competitive density of existing Clothing Stores within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Clothing Stores in that location, the housing vacancy rate and business mix around the site, and hundreds of additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Clothing Store surviving two or more years at that specific address.
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 all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Chicago, New York City, Washington DC, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Denver, St. Louis, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Clothing Stores across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. 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.