National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Smoke Shop

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Smoke Shops (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 Smoke Shops. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

April 28, 2026•20 min read

StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Platt Park in Denver ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Smoke Shop, with 84.6% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Smoke Shops 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: 84.6% survivability at a typical address for Smoke Shop

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: 69.1% at a typical address for Smoke Shops

Top-25 average: 83.5% at a typical address, 14.4 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 Smoke Shops?

Across 1,947 ranked neighborhoods in 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Smoke Shops averaging 83.5% survivability at a typical address, against 69.1% for the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods.

This 14.4-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.

What the top neighborhoods for Smoke Shops have in common, compared with the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods, is not simply higher foot traffic: it is a favorable ratio of consumer spending on this category to competitive supply. The 14.4-point gap at a typical address lines up with structural conditions: the right consumer demographics, manageable competition density, and mobility patterns that route target customers past the storefront. Our platform draws on 100+ location-specific factors to generate each survivability score.

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 Smoke Shops 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 Smoke Shop?

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 Smoke Shops are:

Scores for Smoke Shops run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 411 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	84.6%	Great	85.0%	81.8%
2	Blandtown	Atlanta	84.5%	Great	85.0%	81.8%
3	City Park West	Denver	84.2%	Great	85.0%	81.4%
4	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	84.1%	Great	85.0%	80.5%
5	Bancroft	Minneapolis	84.0%	Great	85.0%	81.8%
5	Highland	Denver	84.0%	Great	85.0%	80.0%
7	Jefferson Park	Denver	83.8%	Great	85.0%	81.0%
7	Magoun Square	Boston	83.8%	Great	85.0%	78.2%
9	Windom	Minneapolis	83.7%	Great	85.0%	80.0%
9	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	83.7%	Great	85.0%	80.5%
11	Woodland	Seattle	83.6%	Great	85.0%	81.0%
12	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	83.5%	Great	85.0%	76.0%
12	Pleasant Plains	Washington DC	83.5%	Great	85.0%	73.3%
14	Kingfield	Minneapolis	83.4%	Great	85.0%	73.8%
14	Truxton Circle	Washington DC	83.4%	Great	85.0%	80.5%
16	Eckington	Washington DC	83.3%	Great	85.0%	75.6%
16	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	83.3%	Great	85.0%	75.1%
18	Palmer Square	Chicago	83.2%	Great	85.0%	74.2%
19	Whiteoak	Charlotte	83.1%	Great	85.0%	78.7%
19	Edgewood	Washington DC	83.1%	Great	85.0%	76.9%
21	Lacy	Los Angeles	83.0%	Great	85.0%	76.0%
21	Shaw	Washington DC	83.0%	Great	85.0%	71.0%
23	Five Points	Denver	82.9%	Great	85.0%	72.8%
23	Grant Park	Atlanta	82.9%	Great	85.0%	71.5%
25	Kenny	Minneapolis	82.8%	Great	85.0%	68.4%

Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies by address, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.

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

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

Washington DC: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25): View city guide
Denver: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25): View city guide
Minneapolis: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25): View city guide
Atlanta: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Seattle: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Los Angeles: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Smoke Shops 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 10 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Smoke Shops 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 Smoke Shop?

Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring's AI-driven survivability forecasts give agents and entrepreneurs a projected two-year chance for a business type before it opens. 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 Smoke Shops.

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

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Smoke Shops

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Smoke Shop succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?

Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Smoke Shops 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 should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Smoke Shops?

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

Where can I download the underlying data?

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.

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

The cities most represented in the top 25 for Smoke Shops are Washington DC (7), Denver (6), Minneapolis (4). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

What makes Platt Park in Denver the best neighborhood for Smoke Shops?

Platt Park in Denver ranks #1 for Smoke Shops with 84.6% 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 Smoke Shop customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.

How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Smoke Shops specifically?

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

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.

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, Washington DC, Minneapolis, Boston, Seattle, Orlando, Chicago, Charlotte, Los Angeles.

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 Smoke Shops 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.

Table of Contents