National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Deli

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Delis (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 24 US metros in this ranking for Delis. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

April 28, 2026•19 min read

Our 2026 analysis of ranked neighborhoods across major US metros shows Platt Park in Denver as the top location to open a Deli, with 83.6% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Delis 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: 2026-10-23 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: 83.6% survivability at a typical address for Deli

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: 1,947 across 24 major US cities

Average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods: 67.9% at a typical address for Delis

Top-25 average: 82.2% at a typical address, 14.3 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 Delis?

Across 1,947 ranked neighborhoods in 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Delis averaging 82.2% survivability at a typical address, against 67.9% for the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods.

This 14.3-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 consumer spending patterns that support Delis vary more by neighborhood than by city, which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 14.3-point gap separates the top neighborhoods from the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address. StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts: revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

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 Delis can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens.

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

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 83.6% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Delis are:

Scores for Delis run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 475 of the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 84.0% 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	83.6%	Great	84.0%	79.0%
2	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	83.2%	Great	84.0%	79.5%
3	Blandtown	Atlanta	83.1%	Great	84.0%	76.8%
4	City Park West	Denver	83.0%	Great	84.0%	80.8%
4	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	83.0%	Great	84.0%	80.0%
6	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	82.9%	Great	84.0%	77.7%
6	South Orange	Orlando	82.9%	Good	84.0%	80.0%
8	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	82.8%	Great	84.0%	78.2%
9	Lacy	Los Angeles	82.7%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
9	Palmer Square	Chicago	82.7%	Great	84.0%	77.2%
11	Truxton Circle	Washington DC	82.6%	Great	84.0%	75.4%
12	Shaw	Washington DC	82.3%	Great	84.0%	76.4%
13	Pleasant Plains	Washington DC	82.2%	Great	84.0%	72.8%
14	Jefferson Park	Denver	82.1%	Great	84.0%	72.8%
15	Whiteoak	Charlotte	81.8%	Great	84.0%	76.8%
16	Highland	Denver	81.7%	Great	84.0%	71.8%
16	Kirkman South	Orlando	81.7%	Average	83.6%	78.2%
18	Fairfax	Los Angeles	81.6%	Great	84.0%	69.6%
18	Adonea	Denver	81.6%	Great	83.6%	78.2%
18	Edgewood	Washington DC	81.6%	Great	84.0%	74.1%
21	Fitzsimons	Denver	81.5%	Good	84.0%	74.6%
22	Woodland	Seattle	81.4%	Great	84.0%	72.3%
23	Bloomingdale	Washington DC	81.2%	Great	84.0%	72.3%
23	Northwest Everett	Seattle	81.2%	Great	84.0%	70.5%
23	Sheffield Neighbors	Chicago	81.2%	Great	84.0%	71.0%

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 Denver and Washington DC each claiming 7 of the top spots (28%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

Denver: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25): View city guide
Washington DC: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25): View city guide
Orlando: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Chicago: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Atlanta: 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 Delis 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 8 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Delis 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 Deli?

Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring's AI models project the survivability of businesses across the ranked neighborhoods of major U.S. metros, so agents and entrepreneurs can check an address before opening day. The difference between the best and worst blocks within a single top-ranked neighborhood can be as large as the gap between the #1 and #25 neighborhoods on this list.

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 Delis.

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

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Delis

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download the underlying data?

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 Delis. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block: address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.

Can a Deli succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?

Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Delis 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 is the typical survivability range for Delis in top neighborhoods?

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Delis average 82.2% survivability at a typical address. The average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods is 67.9%, also at a typical address. The gap between the two is 14.3 points. Each neighborhood's lowest and highest address are in the table above.

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Delis?

The cities most represented in the top 25 for Delis are Denver (7), Washington DC (7), Orlando (3). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

What makes Platt Park in Denver the best neighborhood for Delis?

Platt Park in Denver ranks #1 for Delis with 83.6% 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 Deli customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.

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.

How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Delis specifically?

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

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: Denver, Orlando, Atlanta, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, 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 Delis 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 1947 neighborhoods across 24 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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