National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Grocery Store

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Grocery 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 Grocery Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

April 28, 2026•19 min read

Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, City Park West in Denver offers the highest survivability for Grocery Store operators at a typical address: 84.9%. The top 27 neighborhoods nationwide span 9 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Grocery Stores 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.

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: City Park West, Denver: 84.9% survivability at a typical address for Grocery 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: 68.4% at a typical address for Grocery Stores

Top-27 average: 83.9% at a typical address, 15.5 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 27 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 Grocery Stores?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 27 neighborhoods for Grocery Stores averaging 83.9% survivability at a typical address, against 68.4% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 15.5-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 Grocery Stores are Denver, Minneapolis and Washington DC. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Grocery Stores survivability at the address level.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 27 neighborhoods represent 9 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Grocery Stores can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Location is the part of survivability you can measure in advance: the concept, the pricing and the operator are yours to judge.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Grocery 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. City Park West, Denver leads at 84.9% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 27 neighborhoods nationwide for Grocery Stores are:

Scores for Grocery Stores run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 408 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	City Park West	Denver	84.9%	Great	85.0%	83.6%
2	Platt Park	Denver	84.8%	Great	85.0%	83.2%
3	Civic Center	Denver	84.6%	Great	85.0%	83.2%
4	Cheesman Park	Denver	84.5%	Great	85.0%	83.2%
4	Blandtown	Atlanta	84.5%	Great	85.0%	82.3%
4	Auraria	Denver	84.5%	Great	85.0%	81.0%
7	Washington Park West	Denver	84.4%	Great	85.0%	81.0%
8	Union Station	Denver	84.2%	Great	85.0%	81.8%
8	Lacy	Los Angeles	84.2%	Great	85.0%	81.4%
8	Palmer Square	Chicago	84.2%	Great	85.0%	77.8%
8	Baker	Denver	84.2%	Great	85.0%	76.9%
12	Jefferson Park	Denver	84.0%	Great	85.0%	76.4%
13	Capitol Hill	Denver	83.9%	Great	85.0%	77.8%
13	North Hyde Park	Tampa Bay	83.9%	Great	85.0%	73.8%
15	Lincoln Park	Denver	83.8%	Great	85.0%	70.6%
16	Northrop	Minneapolis	83.7%	Good	85.0%	80.0%
17	North Charlotte	Charlotte	83.5%	Great	85.0%	79.2%
17	Highland	Denver	83.5%	Great	85.0%	72.0%
17	Five Points	Denver	83.5%	Great	85.0%	65.6%
17	Truxton Circle	Washington DC	83.5%	Great	85.0%	74.2%
17	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	83.5%	Great	85.0%	73.8%
17	Keewaydin	Minneapolis	83.5%	Good	85.0%	74.2%
23	Windom	Minneapolis	83.4%	Great	85.0%	77.4%
23	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	83.4%	Great	85.0%	77.4%
23	Valverde	Denver	83.4%	Great	85.0%	75.1%
23	Bancroft	Minneapolis	83.4%	Great	85.0%	76.0%
23	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	83.4%	Great	85.0%	72.8%

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 27 neighborhoods span 9 different cities, with Denver claiming 14 of the top spots (52%).

Breakdown of top 27 neighborhoods by city:

Denver: 14 neighborhoods (52% of top 27)
Minneapolis: 4 neighborhoods (15% of top 27): View city guide
Washington DC: 3 neighborhoods (11% of top 27): View city guide
Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide
Los Angeles: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide
Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide
Tampa Bay: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide
Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide
Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 27): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Grocery Stores operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 27 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-27 neighborhood require more precise site selection: the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.

Denver holds 14 of the top 27 neighborhoods for Grocery Stores (52%). Each city guide lists every ranked neighborhood in that metro, beyond the top 27.

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

Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. Powered by advanced AI, StreetSpring predicts how businesses will perform in neighborhoods across the country. 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 27 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 Grocery Stores.

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

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Grocery Stores

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the best neighborhoods for Grocery Stores in large cities or smaller markets?

The top neighborhoods for Grocery Stores in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 9 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 does the national ranking for Grocery Stores compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Grocery Stores identifies the strongest neighborhoods across the 22 metros in this ranking. 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 27, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market: including those outside the national top 27 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.

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.

Where can I download the underlying data?

Is the competitive environment for Grocery Stores stronger in some markets than others?

Yes, competition density for Grocery Stores varies significantly by market. StreetSpring's model reads the number of direct competitors against the consumer spending available to them at each address. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.

Are there good opportunities outside the top 27 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 27 have excellent individual locations for Grocery 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 27.

What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Grocery Stores?

City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Grocery Stores across all neighborhoods in a given city: useful for identifying which cities offer the best overall conditions. Neighborhood-level rankings go deeper, showing which specific neighborhoods within those cities rank highest. StreetSpring's address-level tool adds a third layer, scoring individual storefronts within any neighborhood.

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

The best neighborhoods for Grocery 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 Grocery Store customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Grocery Stores combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 68.4% 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: Denver, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Tampa Bay, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Washington DC, Orlando.

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 Grocery 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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