National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Tailor Shop
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Tailor Shops. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Our 2026 analysis of neighborhoods across 24 US metros shows Anderson Island in Seattle as the top location to open a Tailor Shop — 83% survivability puts it ahead of every other neighborhood in the country. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 11 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Tailor Shops 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: April 30, 2026 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Anderson Island, Seattle — 83% survivability for Tailor Shop
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 8583 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 63.1% for Tailor Shops
- Top-25 average: 81.6% — 18.5% 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 Tailor Shops?
Analyzing 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Tailor Shops significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 81.6% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 63.1%.
This 18.5% 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 a Tailor Shop, the survivability advantage of a top-ranked neighborhood (averaging 81.6% versus the national average of 63.1%) translates directly into a longer survival horizon and a stronger revenue capture position. StreetSpring's model identifies Tailor Shops survivability as particularly sensitive to the competitive density of direct and indirect competitors within a quarter-mile radius of the specific address.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 11 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Tailor Shops can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Where you open matters more than anything else.
Where in the US should you open a Tailor Shop?
| Signal | Top-quartile neighborhood pattern | Bottom-quartile neighborhood pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Subtype-specific density saturation | Neighborhoods with the subtype below the optimal density curve — room for a new entrant without cannibalizing demand. | Neighborhoods at or past the saturation point for the subtype, where new entrants face zero-sum competition. |
| Anchor-venue spillover | Neighborhoods within 0.25 miles of a major anchor (transit hub, university gate, hospital main entrance, concert venue). | Neighborhoods where the nearest anchor is past walking distance — no spillover demand. |
| Walk Score + foot-traffic alignment | Neighborhoods where Walk Score (90+) matches actual measured pedestrian volume — not just street-grid promise. | High Walk Score scores driven by transit density but with sparse street-level retail engagement. |
How density of similar businesses lifts (or hurts) survival
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Anderson Island, Seattle leads at 83% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Tailor Shops are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anderson Island | Seattle | 82.8% | Great | 85.3% | 80.4% |
| 2 | Colee Hammock | Miami | 82.8% | Great | 85.3% | 80.4% |
| 3 | Stephens | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 85.2% | 80.3% |
| 4 | Bedford Stuyvesant | New York City | 82.3% | Great | 84.9% | 80.0% |
| 5 | Clinton Hill | New York City | 82.3% | Great | 84.8% | 79.9% |
| 6 | Shenandoah Shores | Washington DC | 82.1% | Great | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| 7 | Encino Bluff | San Antonio | 82.0% | Great | 84.5% | 79.6% |
| 8 | Casa Blanca | Phoenix | 81.9% | Great | 84.5% | 79.6% |
| 9 | Floris | Washington DC | 81.8% | Great | 84.3% | 79.4% |
| 10 | Lake Kathryn | Orlando | 81.7% | Great | 84.2% | 79.3% |
| 11 | Pattison | Houston | 81.7% | Great | 84.2% | 79.3% |
| 12 | Swede Heaven | Seattle | 81.6% | Great | 84.1% | 79.2% |
| 13 | St.Johns | Portland | 81.3% | Great | 83.9% | 79.0% |
| 14 | Aguanga | Los Angeles | 81.3% | Great | 83.8% | 78.9% |
| 15 | Green Valley | Los Angeles | 81.2% | Great | 83.7% | 78.8% |
| 16 | Centreville | Washington DC | 81.2% | Great | 83.7% | 78.8% |
| 17 | McNair | Washington DC | 81.1% | Great | 83.6% | 78.7% |
| 18 | Indio Hills | Los Angeles | 81.0% | Great | 83.5% | 78.6% |
| 19 | Sully Square | Washington DC | 81.0% | Great | 83.5% | 78.6% |
| 20 | Cheraw | Charlotte | 81.0% | Great | 83.5% | 78.6% |
| 21 | Wilderness Rim | Seattle | 81.0% | Great | 83.5% | 78.6% |
| 22 | Silverado | Los Angeles | 80.9% | Great | 83.4% | 78.5% |
| 23 | Chesterfield | Charlotte | 80.9% | Great | 83.4% | 78.5% |
| 24 | Banks | Portland | 80.8% | Great | 83.4% | 78.5% |
| 25 | Dunn Loring | Washington DC | 80.8% | Great | 83.3% | 78.4% |
Top-ranked neighborhoods contain their own variation; a single block difference can shift survivability meaningfully, which is why address-level scoring matters.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Common signals across top-performing neighborhoods
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 11 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
- Los Angeles: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25) — View city guide
- Seattle: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- New York City: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Portland: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Charlotte: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Antonio: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Phoenix: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Orlando: 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 Tailor 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 income-and-density pattern
The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across 11 cities is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Tailor 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.
Using neighborhood survivability to pick Tailor Shops sites
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's survivability scores are built on a 30-factor competitive analysis framework, giving landlords, tenants, and agents a precision instrument for site selection. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, specific block selection can vary survivability by 10–20 percentage points.
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 Tailor Shops.
Why score alone shouldn't drive the lease decision
See also: Best Cities for Tailor Shop — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Tailor Shops.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Portland: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Seattle: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Tailor Shops
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What demographic factors drive survivability for Tailor Shops?
For Tailor Shops, StreetSpring's model incorporates neighborhood-level demographic data including population density, median household income, employment rates, and consumer spending on this specific category. These factors vary by business type — the demographic profile that drives survivability for Tailor Shop customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 8583 neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Tailor Shops. 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.
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, mobility data, and 80+ additional factors.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Tailor Shops?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Tailor Shops are Washington DC (7), Los Angeles (4), Seattle (3). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Tailor Shops in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
What makes Anderson Island in Seattle the best neighborhood for Tailor Shops?
Anderson Island in Seattle ranks #1 for Tailor Shops with 83% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics — fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending — strong demographic alignment with Tailor Shop customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
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.
How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Tailor Shops specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Tailor Shops by analyzing the competitive density of existing Tailor Shops within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Tailor Shops in that location, mobility patterns that determine likely customer flow, and 80+ additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Tailor Shop surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
How does the national ranking for Tailor Shops compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Tailor Shops 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.
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 Tailor Shops across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.