National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Tea Shop
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Tea Shops. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Lake Worth (Dallas) ranks #1 nationally for Tea Shop survivability in 2026, with a 83% chance of success for new entrants. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Tea Shops exist across diverse markets. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date for rapidly changing markets.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: May 8, 2026 by Bobby Koons, StreetSpring founder — updated weekly
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Lake Worth, Dallas — 83% survivability for Tea Shop
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 8583 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 67.3% for Tea Shops
- Top-25 average: 79.8% — 12.5% 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 US neighborhoods stack up for Tea Shops?
Analyzing 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Tea Shops significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 79.8% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 67.3%.
This 12.5% 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 Tea Shop, the survivability advantage of a top-ranked neighborhood (averaging 79.8% versus the national average of 67.3%) translates directly into a longer survival horizon and a stronger revenue capture position. StreetSpring's model identifies Tea 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 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Tea Shops can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Nothing influences a business's future more than its location.
Where in the US should you open a Tea Shop?
| Signal | Top-quartile neighborhood pattern | Bottom-quartile neighborhood pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Storefront vacancy + churn signal | Neighborhoods with low recent vacancy and steady operator continuity in similar subtypes. | Neighborhoods with elevated commercial vacancy or repeated tenant turnover in the same storefronts. |
| Commercial rent-to-revenue ratio | Neighborhoods where commercial $/sqft fits the subtype's revenue-per-sqft economics with margin. | Neighborhoods where rent inflation has outrun revenue growth — operators paying lifestyle rents. |
| 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. |
What competitive moat each top neighborhood has
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Lake Worth, Dallas leads at 83% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Tea Shops are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Worth | Dallas | 82.9% | Great | 85.1% | 81.2% |
| 2 | Annandale | Washington DC | 82.3% | Great | 84.5% | 80.6% |
| 3 | Wynnwood Condominium | San Antonio | 81.5% | Great | 83.8% | 79.9% |
| 4 | Downtown | Tampa Bay | 81.1% | Great | 83.4% | 79.4% |
| 5 | Western Addition | San Francisco | 80.7% | Great | 82.9% | 79.0% |
| 6 | Mission Ridge | Phoenix | 80.5% | Great | 82.7% | 78.8% |
| 7 | Tenderloin | San Francisco | 80.5% | Great | 82.7% | 78.8% |
| 8 | North Hyde Park | Tampa Bay | 80.2% | Great | 82.4% | 78.5% |
| 9 | Jen Tilly Terrace | Phoenix | 80.1% | Great | 82.4% | 78.5% |
| 10 | Park Slope | New York City | 79.9% | Good | 82.1% | 78.2% |
| 11 | Beaumont-Wilshire | Portland | 79.9% | Good | 82.1% | 78.2% |
| 12 | Kerns | Portland | 79.5% | Good | 81.8% | 77.8% |
| 13 | Little Italy | New York City | 79.4% | Good | 81.6% | 77.7% |
| 14 | Temescal | San Francisco | 79.3% | Good | 81.5% | 77.6% |
| 15 | Richmond | Portland | 79.1% | Good | 81.3% | 77.4% |
| 16 | Yerba Buena | San Francisco | 79.1% | Good | 81.3% | 77.4% |
| 17 | Van Ness - Civic Center | San Francisco | 79.0% | Good | 81.3% | 77.4% |
| 18 | Thunderbird | Dallas | 79.0% | Good | 81.2% | 77.3% |
| 19 | Hoboken | New York City | 79.0% | Good | 81.2% | 77.3% |
| 20 | Jenkins Heights - Crest Ridge | Dallas | 78.9% | Good | 81.1% | 77.2% |
| 21 | Greenwood Glen | Phoenix | 78.9% | Good | 81.1% | 77.2% |
| 22 | Main Street District | Dallas | 78.8% | Good | 81.0% | 77.1% |
| 23 | Cobble Hill | New York City | 78.8% | Good | 81.0% | 77.1% |
| 24 | West Riverfront | Tampa Bay | 78.8% | Good | 81.0% | 77.1% |
| 25 | Brooklyn Heights | New York City | 78.8% | Good | 81.0% | 77.1% |
Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data to make sure that there have not been major changes.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What's true of every top-ranked US neighborhood
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 8 different cities, with San Francisco claiming 5 of the top spots (20%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- San Francisco: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25) — View city guide
- New York City: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25) — View city guide
- Dallas: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25) — View city guide
- Tampa Bay: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Phoenix: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Portland: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Antonio: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Tea 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.
Walkability vs. visibility — which wins?
The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across 8 cities is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Tea 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.
From national ranking to a specific Tea Shop location
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. Powered by advanced AI, StreetSpring predicts how businesses will perform in neighborhoods across the country. Block-level conditions within any neighborhood can shift survivability by 10–20 points — this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool finalizes it.
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 Tea Shops.
From national rank to your shortlist
See also: Best Cities for Tea Shop — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Tea Shops.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Dallas: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- San Francisco: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Tampa Bay: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Portland: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Tea Shops
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the competitive environment for Tea Shops stronger in some markets than others?
Yes — competition density for Tea Shops varies significantly by market. In the top-ranked neighborhoods, StreetSpring's model identifies favorable competitive dynamics as a primary driver of high survivability scores. In more saturated markets, even strong consumer spending may not overcome competitive pressure. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.
What is the typical survivability range for Tea Shops in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Tea Shops average 79.8% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 67.3%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 12.5% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.
How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Tea Shops specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Tea Shops by analyzing the competitive density of existing Tea Shops within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Tea 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 Tea Shop surviving 2+ 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, mobility data, and 80+ additional factors.
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 Tea 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.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Tea Shops?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Tea Shops are San Francisco (5), New York City (5), Dallas (4). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Tea Shops in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Tea Shop?
The best neighborhoods for Tea Shops 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 Tea Shop customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Tea Shops combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 67.3%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
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 Tea 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.