National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Liquor Store
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Liquor Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Adair Park in Atlanta offers the highest survivability for Liquor Store operators at 80%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Liquor Stores 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: 2026-08-31 by Bobby 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: Adair Park, Atlanta — 80% survivability for Liquor Store
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 75.0% for Liquor Stores
- Top-25 average: 79.0% — 49.0% above national average
- 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?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Liquor Stores significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 79.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 75.0%.
This 49.0% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
For Liquor Stores specifically, survivability is driven primarily by competitive density within the immediate trade area and the alignment between local consumer spending patterns and the category's typical revenue profile. The 49.0% gap between top-ranked neighborhoods and the national average for Liquor Stores reflects meaningful variation in how competitive these markets are across different neighborhoods — a stronger signal than is typical for many business categories. 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 10 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Liquor Stores can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Survivability data consistently shows location accounts for more variance in business outcomes than any other controllable factor.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Liquor Store?
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Adair Park, Atlanta leads at 80% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Liquor Stores are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adair Park | Atlanta | 82.7% | Great | 84.9% | 80.8% |
| 2 | South Eola | Orlando | 81.7% | Great | 83.9% | 79.8% |
| 3 | Buckman | Portland | 81.5% | Great | 83.7% | 79.6% |
| 4 | Bon Air | Tampa Bay | 81.4% | Great | 83.6% | 79.6% |
| 5 | Dolphin Isles | Miami | 81.3% | Great | 83.5% | 79.5% |
| 6 | Cherry | Charlotte | 81.0% | Great | 83.2% | 79.2% |
| 7 | Hollywood | Portland | 80.8% | Great | 83.0% | 78.9% |
| 8 | Humboldt | Portland | 80.7% | Great | 82.9% | 78.9% |
| 9 | Tarpon River | Miami | 80.4% | Great | 82.6% | 78.6% |
| 10 | Park Slope | New York City | 80.4% | Great | 82.6% | 78.5% |
| 11 | Golf View | Tampa Bay | 80.3% | Great | 82.6% | 78.5% |
| 12 | Third Ward | Charlotte | 80.3% | Great | 82.5% | 78.5% |
| 13 | Home Park | Atlanta | 80.2% | Great | 82.4% | 78.3% |
| 14 | Greater Heights | Houston | 80.1% | Great | 82.3% | 78.3% |
| 15 | Lloyd | Portland | 80.0% | Great | 82.2% | 78.2% |
| 16 | Dilworth | Charlotte | 79.9% | Good | 82.1% | 78.0% |
| 17 | Sunnycrest | Phoenix | 79.8% | Good | 82.0% | 78.0% |
| 18 | Swann Estates | Tampa Bay | 79.8% | Good | 82.0% | 78.0% |
| 19 | Calhoun | Minneapolis | 79.8% | Good | 82.0% | 77.9% |
| 20 | Parkland Estates | Tampa Bay | 79.7% | Good | 81.9% | 77.8% |
| 21 | Kerns | Portland | 79.6% | Good | 81.8% | 77.8% |
| 22 | King | Portland | 79.6% | Good | 81.8% | 77.8% |
| 23 | Victoria Park | Miami | 79.5% | Good | 81.7% | 77.7% |
| 24 | Boise | Portland | 79.5% | Good | 81.7% | 77.7% |
| 25 | West Riverfront | Tampa Bay | 79.5% | Good | 81.7% | 77.7% |
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 10 different cities, with Portland claiming 7 of the top spots (28%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Portland: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25) — View city guide
- Tampa Bay: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25) — View city guide
- Miami: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Charlotte: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Atlanta: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- New York City: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Houston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Phoenix: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Minneapolis: 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.
The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across 10 cities is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Liquor Stores 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 Liquor Store?
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring's AI-driven platform has studied businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans, making its survivability predictions the most empirically grounded in the market. 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 Liquor Stores.
See also: Best Cities for Liquor Store — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Liquor Stores.
Cross-Subtype Synergy Across the Spectrum
The strongest neighborhoods for Liquor Stores are also strong for several adjacent business types — useful context if you're considering a portfolio of locations or weighing complementary subtypes:
San-Pedro, Los Angeles — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (71% survivability for Liquor Store) Other business types that thrive in San-Pedro:
- Singaporean Restaurant (89% survivability)
- French Restaurant (89% survivability)
- Kosher Restaurant (88% survivability)
Ost-South-Union, Houston — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (57% survivability for Liquor Store) Other business types that thrive in Ost-South-Union:
- American Restaurant (83% survivability)
- Ukrainian Restaurant (83% survivability)
- Kosher Restaurant (82% survivability)
When several subtypes score well in the same neighborhood, that's a stronger signal than any single subtype's score in isolation. Use both views.
Visual Data
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Houston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Portland: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Tampa Bay: 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
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.
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.
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.
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 all 24 analyzed metros. 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.
What is the typical survivability range for Liquor Stores in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Liquor Stores average 79.0% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 75.0%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 49.0% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.
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.
Are the best neighborhoods for Liquor Stores in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Liquor Stores in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 10 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.
Where can I download the underlying data?
The full national survivability dataset is available as a free download: https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv. The CSV includes all business subtypes and neighborhoods covered in this analysis, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Liquor Stores across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.