National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Convenience Store

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Convenience Stores (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
Published: 2026-04-28T00:00:00-05:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Convenience Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

April 28, 2026•19 min read

Lone Mountain/USF (San Francisco) ranks #1 nationally for Convenience Store survivability in 2026, with 84.5% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Convenience Stores exist across diverse markets. Rankings like this are a strong starting point, but the live survivability score in StreetSpring will reflect the most current competitor data for your exact 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: Lone Mountain/USF, San Francisco: 84.5% survivability at a typical address for Convenience Store

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: 74.0% at a typical address for Convenience Stores

Top-25 average: 83.9% at a typical address, 9.9 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

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
Frequently asked questions

How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Convenience Stores?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Convenience Stores averaging 83.9% survivability at a typical address, against 74.0% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 9.9-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.

For Convenience Stores specifically, StreetSpring's model reads competitive density within the immediate trade area alongside local consumer spending on the category. The 9.9-point gap between the top-ranked neighborhoods and the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address, shows how far the projection for Convenience Stores moves from one neighborhood to the next. StreetSpring generates these results using its proprietary prediction system, tailored to each business and location.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Convenience Stores can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Every site-selection decision starts with location, the one factor you can check before you sign a lease.

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

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. Lone Mountain/USF, San Francisco leads at 84.5% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Convenience Stores are:

Scores for Convenience Stores run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 934 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	Lone Mountain/USF	San Francisco	84.5%	Great	85.0%	83.2%
2	South Bethesda	Washington DC	84.4%	Great	85.0%	82.3%
3	Grant Hill	San Diego	84.3%	Great	85.0%	83.2%
4	Greenwich Village	New York City	84.2%	Good	85.0%	82.8%
5	Carnegie Hill	New York City	84.1%	Great	85.0%	83.2%
5	Prospect Heights	New York City	84.1%	Good	85.0%	80.5%
5	Park View	Washington DC	84.1%	Good	84.6%	83.2%
8	Carroll Gardens	New York City	84.0%	Good	85.0%	81.8%
9	Garment District	New York City	83.9%	Good	85.0%	83.2%
9	Longwood	New York City	83.9%	Good	85.0%	82.8%
9	Belmont	Philadelphia	83.9%	Good	85.0%	81.8%
9	Melrose	New York City	83.9%	Good	85.0%	73.8%
13	Mission	San Francisco	83.8%	Great	85.0%	70.6%
13	Parkchester	New York City	83.8%	Great	85.0%	54.4%
13	Core-Columbia	San Diego	83.8%	Great	84.6%	81.0%
13	Teele Square	Boston	83.8%	Average	85.0%	80.0%
13	Midtown	New York City	83.8%	Good	85.0%	63.8%
18	Palmer Square	Chicago	83.7%	Great	85.0%	81.4%
18	Chinatown	New York City	83.7%	Good	85.0%	83.2%
18	Flatiron District	New York City	83.7%	Good	85.0%	82.8%
21	Central Richmond	San Francisco	83.6%	Great	85.0%	71.0%
21	Fort Greene	New York City	83.6%	Good	85.0%	69.7%
21	Germantown Penn Knox	Philadelphia	83.6%	Average	84.1%	83.2%
21	Hillman City	Seattle	83.6%	Average	84.6%	83.2%
21	Little Italy	New York City	83.6%	Average	84.6%	82.8%

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 8 different cities, with New York City claiming 13 of the top spots (52%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

New York City: 13 neighborhoods (52% of top 25): View city guide
San Francisco: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
Washington DC: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
San Diego: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Philadelphia: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Chicago: 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 Convenience 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.

New York City holds 13 of the top 25 neighborhoods for Convenience Stores (52%). Each city guide lists every ranked neighborhood in that metro, beyond the top 25.

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

While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. Our analysis draws on a proprietary commercial real estate dataset spanning major US metros and every business type ranked on this site. 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 Convenience Stores.

See also: Best Cities for Convenience Store: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Convenience Stores.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Convenience Stores

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical survivability range for Convenience Stores in top neighborhoods?

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Convenience Stores average 83.9% survivability at a typical address. The average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods is 74.0%, also at a typical address. The gap between the two is 9.9 points. Each neighborhood's lowest and highest address are in the table above.

How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Convenience Stores specifically?

StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Convenience Stores by analyzing the competitive density of existing Convenience Stores within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Convenience 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 Convenience Store surviving two or more years at that specific address.

Where can I download the underlying data?

Can a Convenience Store succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?

Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Convenience Stores 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 Convenience 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.

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 Convenience 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.

What demographic factors drive survivability for Convenience Stores?

For Convenience Stores, StreetSpring's model incorporates neighborhood-level demographic data including population density, median household income, employment rates, and consumer spending on this specific category. These factors vary by business type: the demographic profile that drives survivability for Convenience Store customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.

What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Convenience Store?

The best neighborhoods for Convenience Stores 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 Convenience Store customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Convenience Stores combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 74.0% at a typical address. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.

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

View national technical data

The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: San Francisco, Washington DC, San Diego, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Seattle.

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 Convenience Stores 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.

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