National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Women's Clothing Store
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Women's Clothing Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Platt Park (Denver) ranks #1 nationally for Women's Clothing Store survivability in 2026, with 84.6% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 12 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Women's Clothing Stores exist across diverse markets. Static rankings can't capture every recent change in competition or consumer spending, which is why StreetSpring's real-time tool is the best place to check today's survivability score for a particular location.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 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 Women's Clothing 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: 1,907 across 22 major US cities
- Average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods: 70.1% at a typical address for Women's Clothing Stores
- Top-25 average: 83.2% at a typical address, 13.1 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 Women's Clothing Stores?
Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Women's Clothing Stores averaging 83.2% survivability at a typical address, against 70.1% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.
This 13.1-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 Women's Clothing Stores have in common, compared with the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, is not simply higher foot traffic: it is a favorable ratio of consumer spending on this category to competitive supply. The 13.1-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. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 12 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Women's Clothing Stores can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
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What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Women's Clothing 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 84.6% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Women's Clothing Stores are:
Scores for Women's Clothing Stores run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 550 of the 1,907 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% | 82.3% |
| 2 | Central Berkeley | San Francisco | 84.3% | Great | 85.0% | 82.8% |
| 3 | Elmwood | San Francisco | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 81.0% |
| 3 | Lorin | San Francisco | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 81.0% |
| 3 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 77.4% |
| 6 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 83.9% | Great | 85.0% | 82.8% |
| 7 | Montebello | Baltimore | 83.8% | Great | 84.6% | 81.8% |
| 8 | Midtown | Houston | 83.6% | Great | 85.0% | 69.2% |
| 9 | Piedmont Avenue | San Francisco | 83.5% | Great | 85.0% | 79.2% |
| 10 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.3% | Great | 85.0% | 76.4% |
| 11 | Tropico | Los Angeles | 83.1% | Great | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 11 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 83.1% | Great | 85.0% | 71.5% |
| 13 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 83.0% | Great | 85.0% | 76.4% |
| 13 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 83.0% | Great | 85.0% | 79.6% |
| 15 | Fitzsimons | Denver | 82.9% | Great | 85.0% | 77.8% |
| 16 | South Orange | Orlando | 82.8% | Good | 85.0% | 78.2% |
| 16 | Highland | Denver | 82.8% | Great | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 16 | Longfellow | San Francisco | 82.8% | Good | 85.0% | 69.2% |
| 19 | Mount Pleasant | St. Louis | 82.7% | Great | 85.0% | 77.8% |
| 20 | Porter Square | Boston | 82.6% | Great | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 20 | Tampa Heights | Tampa Bay | 82.6% | Great | 85.0% | 76.4% |
| 20 | Carroll Gardens | New York City | 82.6% | Great | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 23 | Larchmont | Los Angeles | 82.5% | Great | 85.0% | 71.0% |
| 23 | Neartown/Montrose | Houston | 82.5% | Great | 85.0% | 68.8% |
| 23 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 82.5% | Great | 85.0% | 76.4% |
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.
What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 12 different cities, with Denver and San Francisco each claiming 5 of the top spots (20%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Denver: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25)
- San Francisco: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- Houston: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Washington DC: 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
- St. Louis: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Tampa Bay: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- New York City: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Women's Clothing 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 the 12 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Women's Clothing 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 Women's Clothing Store?
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. Our analysis draws on a proprietary commercial real estate dataset spanning major US metros and every business type ranked on this site. 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 Women's Clothing Stores.
See also: Best Cities for Women's Clothing Store: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Women's Clothing Stores.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- St. Louis: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Baltimore: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Women's Clothing Stores
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Women's Clothing Stores. 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 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.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Women's Clothing Store?
The best neighborhoods for Women's Clothing 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 Women's Clothing Store customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Women's Clothing Stores combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 70.1% 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.
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 Women's Clothing 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.
Is the competitive environment for Women's Clothing Stores stronger in some markets than others?
Yes, competition density for Women's Clothing 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 Women's Clothing Store succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Women's Clothing 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 demographic factors drive survivability for Women's Clothing Stores?
For Women's Clothing Stores, 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 Women's Clothing Store customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.
What makes Platt Park in Denver the best neighborhood for Women's Clothing Stores?
Platt Park in Denver ranks #1 for Women's Clothing Stores 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 Women's Clothing Store customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.
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, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Houston, Orlando, Washington DC, St. Louis, Boston, Tampa Bay, New York City.
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 Women's Clothing 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 1907 neighborhoods across 22 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.