What is the best neighborhood in Philadelphia to open a Smoke Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Philadelphia to open a Smoke Shop is Germany Hill, ranked #1 at 86.8% Best and 79.6% Typical. 46 of the 127 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

What is the average survivability for Smoke Shop across Philadelphia's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 127 ranked neighborhoods in Philadelphia, the average projected chance that a Smoke Shop lasts two or more years is 67.7% Typical. Germany Hill, ranked #1, is at 79.6% Typical.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Smoke Shop in Philadelphia?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Philadelphia for Smoke Shop include Center City (ranked last, at 51.7% Best and 50.2% Typical), Washington Square, and West Passyunk. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Smoke Shop survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, housing vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

Survivability Rankings for Smoke Shop in Philadelphia

Q: Where in Philadelphia would a Smoke Shop make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each Philadelphia address you are weighing.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Philadelphia neighborhoods to open a Smoke Shop, on Best, from Germany Hill (86.8% survival) to Center City (51.7%).

September 22, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space

#1 Neighborhood: Germany Hill: 86.8% Best, 79.6% Typical for Smoke Shop

The range inside Germany Hill: the best locations reach 89.2% and the most challenging sit at 64.3%, a spread of 24.9 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it

Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 46 of 127 ranked

Average across the 127 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 67.7% for Smoke Shops

Most challenging area: Center City: 51.7% Best, 50.2% Typical

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Smoke Shop Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Smoke Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Smoke Shop a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Philadelphia, Germany Hill ranks #1 for opening a Smoke Shop, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 86.8% Best and 79.6% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Center City, at 51.7% Best and 50.2% Typical. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Philadelphia to Open a Smoke Shop?

Germany Hill ranks #1 of the 127 ranked neighborhoods in and around Philadelphia for Smoke Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 86.8% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	Best	Typical	Worst
1	Germany Hill	Philadelphia	86.8%	79.6%	75.5%
2	Summerdale	Philadelphia	86.6%	80.1%	76.2%
3	Germantown Morton	Philadelphia	85.9%	78.9%	75.1%
4	Mount Airy East	Philadelphia	85.7%	79.0%	75.4%
5	Holmesburg	Philadelphia	83.2%	76.3%	71.2%
6	Hunting Park	Philadelphia	82.7%	75.9%	70.9%
7	Logan	Philadelphia	82.4%	75.2%	69.6%
8	East Falls	Philadelphia	82.3%	75.3%	69.9%
9	Germantown West Central	Philadelphia	82.1%	76.1%	71.5%
10	Wissahickon Hills	Philadelphia	81.1%	75.0%	69.8%

Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

The ranking runs on Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where in or Around Philadelphia Would a Smoke Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Smoke Shop would make the most money in or around Philadelphia comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Germany Hill is ranked #1 for Smoke Shop survivability, at 86.8% Best and 79.6% Typical; Center City is ranked last of the 127, at 51.7% Best and 50.2% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

The same business type carries a different projected chance in every ranked neighborhood of a city, so the address is worth testing before you sign. Opening a Smoke Shop in Philadelphia requires careful location choice. Across the 127 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Smoke Shop lasts two or more years is 67.7% Typical. What makes a location ideal varies by business type: foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Smoke Shop in or Around Philadelphia?

When selecting a location for a Smoke Shop in or around Philadelphia, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our analysis covers businesses in 24 major U.S. metros. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. 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.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

Where in or Around Philadelphia Should I Start a Smoke Shop?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Germany Hill, Summerdale, and Germantown Morton, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Center City, Washington Square, and West Passyunk. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia to Open a Smoke Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Smoke Shop in Philadelphia is Germany Hill, at 86.8% Best and 79.6% Typical, followed by Summerdale and Germantown Morton. 46 of the 127 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Can a Smoke Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Smoke Shop Rankings in Philadelphia Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Philadelphia.

Is a Smoke Shop a Good Tenant for Philadelphia Landlords?

In Germany Hill, the projected chance that a new Smoke Shop lasts two or more years is 79.6% Typical and 86.8% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Smoke Shop in Philadelphia

For Smoke Shop tenants in Philadelphia's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years is:

Germany Hill: 86.8% Best
Summerdale: 86.6% Best
Germantown Morton: 85.9% Best

Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

StreetSpring provides address-specific survivability predictions for 500+ business types.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Philadelphia for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Philadelphia to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia.

Business Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia: See how Smoke Shop compares to all other business types in Philadelphia
Best Cities to Open a Smoke Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Smoke Shop
Business Survivability in Germany Hill, Philadelphia: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Summerdale, Philadelphia: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Germantown Morton, Philadelphia: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Philadelphia are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Philadelphia

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.

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