National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Liquor Store
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 24 US metros in this ranking for Liquor Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Platt Park (Denver) ranks #1 nationally for Liquor Store survivability in 2026, with 85.0% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 6 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Liquor 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: 2026-10-23 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: 85.0% survivability at a typical address for Liquor 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: 1,947 across 24 major US cities
- Average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods: 70.0% at a typical address for Liquor Stores
- Top-25 average: 83.8% at a typical address, 13.8 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
- 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 Liquor Stores?
Across 1,947 ranked neighborhoods in 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Liquor Stores averaging 83.8% survivability at a typical address, against 70.0% for the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods.
This 13.8-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 a Liquor Store, the top-ranked neighborhoods average 83.8% at a typical address, against 70.0% for the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods. Read that projection alongside the Revenue Capture Score, the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring's model counts the direct and indirect competitors for Liquor Stores in each distance band around the specific address.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 6 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Liquor Stores can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
The address you choose determines your competitive exposure, customer flow, and spending potential simultaneously.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Liquor 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 85.0% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Liquor Stores are:
Scores for Liquor Stores run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 575 of the 1,947 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 | 85.0% | Great | 85.0% | 85.0% |
| 2 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 84.8% | Great | 85.0% | 83.6% |
| 3 | Five Points | Denver | 84.5% | Great | 85.0% | 75.1% |
| 4 | Overland | Denver | 84.3% | Great | 85.0% | 78.7% |
| 5 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 84.2% | Great | 85.0% | 77.8% |
| 6 | Elyria Swansea | Denver | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 79.6% |
| 6 | Highland | Denver | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 8 | Montebello | Baltimore | 84.0% | Great | 85.0% | 82.3% |
| 9 | Cheesman Park | Denver | 83.9% | Great | 85.0% | 70.2% |
| 10 | Cole | Denver | 83.8% | Great | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 10 | Sunnyside | Denver | 83.8% | Great | 85.0% | 64.3% |
| 12 | Rosedale | Denver | 83.7% | Great | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 12 | Capitol Hill | Denver | 83.7% | Good | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 14 | Clayton | Denver | 83.6% | Great | 85.0% | 74.6% |
| 14 | Civic Center | Denver | 83.6% | Good | 85.0% | 78.7% |
| 16 | Chaffee Park | Denver | 83.5% | Great | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 17 | Tropico | Los Angeles | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 75.1% |
| 17 | Valverde | Denver | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 74.2% |
| 17 | Cory Merrill | Denver | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 73.3% |
| 17 | Baker | Denver | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 70.6% |
| 17 | Westchase | Houston | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 70.6% |
| 17 | Whittier | Denver | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 69.7% |
| 17 | Midtown | Houston | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 67.4% |
| 17 | Sharpstown | Houston | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 59.8% |
| 25 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.3% | Great | 85.0% | 77.4% |
However, the specific location is very important and there are some great locations in neighborhoods that might not appear to be a great fit.
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 6 different cities, with Denver claiming 17 of the top spots (68%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Denver: 17 neighborhoods (68% of top 25): View city guide
- Houston: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Baltimore: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Liquor 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 17 of the top 25 neighborhoods for Liquor Stores (68%). 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 Liquor Store?
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. Our AI engine has been trained on millions of real business outcomes, giving every survivability prediction a foundation of data that no other platform can match. Survivability moves from one address to the next within any neighborhood: this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool scores the address.
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 Liquor Stores.
See also: Best Cities for Liquor Store: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Liquor Stores.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Houston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Baltimore: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Denver: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Liquor Stores
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Liquor Store?
The best neighborhoods for Liquor 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 Liquor Store customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Liquor Stores combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods, 70.0% 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.
Is the competitive environment for Liquor Stores stronger in some markets than others?
Yes, competition density for Liquor 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.
Can a Liquor Store succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Liquor 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 does the national ranking for Liquor Stores compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Liquor Stores identifies the strongest neighborhoods across the 24 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 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?
Every neighborhood figure on this page comes from the metro file for its city, each a free download under CC BY 4.0: Denver (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/denver-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Los Angeles (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/los-angeles-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Chicago (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/chicago-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Baltimore (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/baltimore-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Houston (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/houston-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Orlando (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/orlando-survivability-scores-2026.csv). The national file, https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv, has one row per metro and business type.
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 Liquor 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 is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Liquor Stores?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Liquor 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.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, Baltimore, Houston, 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 Liquor 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 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.