What is the best neighborhood in Portland to open a Pet Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Portland to open a Pet Store is Parkrose Heights, ranked #1 at 85.0% at a good address and 65.3% at a typical address. 3 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Pet Store across Portland's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods in Portland, the average projected chance that a Pet Store lasts two or more years is 62.5% at a typical address. Parkrose Heights, ranked #1, is at 65.3% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Pet Store in Portland?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Portland for Pet Store include Russell (ranked last, at 61.6% at a good address and 55.4% at a typical address), Beaumont-Wilshire, and Markham. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.

What should I consider when opening a Pet Store in Portland?

The single most important number in a location decision is the Revenue Capture Score, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

Survivability Rankings for Pet Store in Portland

Q: Where in Portland would a Pet Store 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 Portland address you are weighing.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Portland neighborhoods to open a Pet Store, at a good address, from Parkrose Heights (85.0% survival) to Russell (61.6%).

September 22, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

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

#1 Neighborhood: Parkrose Heights: 85.0% at a good address, 65.3% at a typical address for Pet Store

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 3 of 47 ranked

Average across the 47 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 62.5% for Pet Stores

Most challenging area: Russell: 61.6% at a good address, 55.4% at a typical address

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

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Portland to open a Pet Store is Parkrose Heights, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 65.3% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 49.9%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Russell, at 61.6% at a good address and 55.4% at a typical address. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Portland to Open a Pet Store?

Parkrose Heights ranks #1 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods in and around Portland for Pet Store survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Parkrose Heights	Portland	85.0%	65.3%	85.0%	49.9%
2	Central Beaverton	Portland	84.6%	73.4%	85.0%	49.4%
3	Greenway	Portland	84.1%	70.5%	85.0%	51.2%
4	Parkrose	Portland	83.6%	69.2%	85.0%	51.7%
5	Sunnyside	Portland	82.8%	73.8%	83.6%	54.0%
6	Hayden Island	Portland	81.4%	69.6%	84.6%	52.6%
7	Concordia	Portland	81.4%	68.4%	84.6%	50.4%
8	Hazelwood	Portland	81.4%	67.3%	85.0%	49.9%
9	Mill Park	Portland	81.4%	64.2%	84.6%	49.9%
10	Vose	Portland	81.4%	60.7%	84.6%	49.0%

Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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 Portland Would a Pet Store Make the Most Money?

Where a Pet Store would make the most money in or around Portland 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.

Parkrose Heights is ranked #1 for Pet Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 65.3% at a typical address; Russell is ranked last of the 47, at 61.6% at a good address and 55.4% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Pet Store in Portland requires careful location choice. Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Pet Store lasts two or more years is 62.5% at a typical address. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Pet Store in or Around Portland?

When selecting a location for a Pet Store in or around Portland, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The single most important number in a location decision is the Revenue Capture Score, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. 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 platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility. 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 Portland Should I Start a Pet Store?

The highest-performing areas for this business type are Parkrose Heights, Central Beaverton, and Greenway, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Russell, Beaumont-Wilshire, and Markham. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Portland to Open a Pet Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Pet Store in Portland is Parkrose Heights, at 85.0% at a good address and 65.3% at a typical address, followed by Central Beaverton and Greenway. 3 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

Can a Pet Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Portland?

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. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Pet Store Rankings in Portland 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 Portland.

Is a Pet Store a Good Tenant for Portland Landlords?

In Parkrose Heights, the projected chance that a new Pet Store lasts two or more years is 65.3% at a typical address and 85.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Pet Store in Portland

If you own commercial property in Portland and are considering a Pet Store tenant, here is what the data shows: Parkrose Heights is ranked first (65.3% at a typical address), Central Beaverton second (73.4% at a typical address), and Greenway third (70.5% at a typical address). You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Portland: See how Pet Store compares to all other business types in Portland
Best Cities to Open a Pet Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Pet Store
Business Survivability in Parkrose Heights, Portland: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Central Beaverton, Portland: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Greenway, Portland: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Portland

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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