National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Home Goods Store

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Home Goods Stores (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
Published: 2026-05-18T00:00:00-05:00
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 Home Goods Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

May 18, 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 Home Goods Store, with 84.6% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Home Goods Stores exist across diverse markets. These rankings are updated quarterly, but StreetSpring's live tool reflects current competitive conditions for any specific address: check it before signing a lease.

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: 84.6% survivability at a typical address for Home Goods 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: 65.9% at a typical address for Home Goods Stores

Top-25 average: 82.6% at a typical address, 16.7 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 Home Goods Stores?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Home Goods Stores averaging 82.6% survivability at a typical address, against 65.9% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 16.7-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 Home Goods Stores specifically, StreetSpring's model reads competitive density within the immediate trade area alongside local consumer spending on the category. The 16.7-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 Home Goods Stores moves from one neighborhood to the next. Every forecast is powered by StreetSpring's private data models.

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 Home Goods 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 Home Goods 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. Platt Park, Denver leads at 84.6% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Home Goods Stores are:

Scores for Home Goods Stores run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 203 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	84.6%	Great	85.0%	82.3%
2	Blandtown	Atlanta	84.2%	Great	85.0%	81.4%
3	North Charlotte	Charlotte	83.8%	Great	85.0%	81.4%
4	Cunningham	Chicago	83.6%	Great	85.0%	81.0%
5	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	83.3%	Great	85.0%	80.0%
5	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	83.3%	Great	85.0%	76.9%
7	Fitzsimons	Denver	83.0%	Great	85.0%	75.1%
8	Serenity Ridge	Denver	82.8%	Great	85.0%	80.5%
8	Grant Park	Atlanta	82.8%	Great	85.0%	74.2%
8	Highland	Denver	82.8%	Great	85.0%	72.8%
11	Jefferson Park	Denver	82.7%	Great	85.0%	76.9%
12	Whiteoak	Charlotte	82.6%	Great	85.0%	79.2%
12	Henderson Circle	Charlotte	82.6%	Great	85.0%	66.6%
14	West Colfax	Denver	82.4%	Great	85.0%	73.8%
14	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	82.4%	Great	84.6%	79.2%
16	Elyria Swansea	Denver	82.3%	Great	85.0%	63.4%
17	Midtown	Houston	82.1%	Great	85.0%	63.0%
18	Old Fourth Ward	Atlanta	81.8%	Great	85.0%	76.4%
18	Northwest Everett	Seattle	81.8%	Great	85.0%	73.3%
18	Regis	Denver	81.8%	Great	85.0%	70.6%
18	Cole	Denver	81.8%	Great	85.0%	70.2%
18	Woodland	Seattle	81.8%	Great	85.0%	75.1%
18	College Downs	Charlotte	81.8%	Good	85.0%	71.0%
18	Woodgate	Denver	81.8%	Average	85.0%	76.0%
25	Rosedale	Denver	81.7%	Great	84.6%	70.2%

These neighborhood rankings are directional: the specific address remains the decisive variable, and StreetSpring's live tool scores each address individually.

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 claiming 12 of the top spots (48%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

Denver: 12 neighborhoods (48% of top 25)
Charlotte: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25): View city guide
Atlanta: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Houston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Home Goods 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.

Denver holds 12 of the top 25 neighborhoods for Home Goods Stores (48%). 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 Home Goods Store?

Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring analyzes millions of data points with AI to forecast business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods. 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 Home Goods Stores.

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

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Home Goods Stores

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the national ranking for Home Goods Stores compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Home Goods 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 25, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market: including those outside the national top 25 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.

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 Home Goods 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 type of neighborhood is best for opening a Home Goods Store?

The best neighborhoods for Home Goods 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 Home Goods Store customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Home Goods Stores combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 65.9% 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.

How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Home Goods Stores?

Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Home Goods Stores, and by extension, how likely a Home Goods Store tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Home Goods 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.

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Home Goods Stores?

The cities most represented in the top 25 for Home Goods Stores are Denver (12), Charlotte (4), Atlanta (3). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

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 Home Goods 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 is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Home Goods Stores?

City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Home Goods 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.

Where can I download the underlying data?

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, Charlotte, Chicago, Orlando, Washington DC, Houston, 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 Home Goods 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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