What is the average survivability for Liquor Store across Seattle's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods in Seattle, the average projected chance that a Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 72.0% at a typical address. Fremont, ranked #1, is at 80.3% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Liquor Store in Seattle?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Seattle for Liquor Store include Olympic Manor (ranked last, at 62.2% at a good address and 57.6% at a typical address), West Lake Sammamish, and Somerset. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

What should I consider when opening a Liquor Store in Seattle?

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.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Liquor Store 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 Liquor Store in Seattle

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Seattle to open a Liquor Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Seattle to open a Liquor Store is Fremont, ranked #1 at 85.0% at a good address and 80.3% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). 61 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Seattle would a Liquor 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 Seattle address you are weighing.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Seattle neighborhoods to open a Liquor Store, at a good address, from Fremont (85.0% survival) to Olympic Manor (62.2%).

October 5, 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: Fremont: 85.0% at a good address, 80.3% at a typical address for Liquor Store (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 61 of 94 ranked

Average across the 94 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 72.0% for Liquor Stores

Most challenging area: Olympic Manor: 62.2% at a good address, 57.6% 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 Liquor Store Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Liquor Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Liquor Store a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Seattle, Fremont ranks #1 for opening a Liquor Store, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 80.3% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 54.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Olympic Manor, at 62.2% at a good address and 57.6% at a typical address. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Seattle to Open a Liquor Store?

Fremont ranks #1 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods in and around Seattle for Liquor 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	Fremont	Seattle	85.0%	80.3%	85.0%	54.8%
2	Silver Lake	Seattle	85.0%	71.2%	85.0%	49.0%
3	West Queen Anne	Seattle	84.9%	76.0%	85.0%	52.6%
4	East Queen Anne	Seattle	84.8%	78.2%	85.0%	52.6%
5	Minor	Seattle	84.6%	81.4%	85.0%	72.0%
6	Woodland	Seattle	84.6%	79.7%	84.6%	68.4%
7	Delta	Seattle	84.6%	78.7%	85.0%	58.0%
8	Ballard	Seattle	84.6%	77.5%	84.6%	49.9%
9	West Woodland	Seattle	84.6%	77.2%	85.0%	54.8%
10	Riverside	Seattle	84.6%	77.0%	85.0%	57.6%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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 →

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Where in or Around Seattle Would a Liquor Store Make the Most Money?

Where a Liquor Store would make the most money in or around Seattle 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.

Fremont is ranked #1 for Liquor Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 80.3% at a typical address; Olympic Manor is ranked last of the 94, at 62.2% at a good address and 57.6% 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.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening a Liquor Store in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 72.0% at a typical address. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Liquor Store in or Around Seattle?

When selecting a location for a Liquor Store in or around Seattle, 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. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S. 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 Seattle Should I Start a Liquor Store?

StreetSpring's analysis shows the best areas are Fremont, Silver Lake, and West Queen Anne, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Olympic Manor, West Lake Sammamish, and Somerset. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Seattle to Open a Liquor Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Liquor Store in Seattle is Fremont, at 85.0% at a good address and 80.3% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by Silver Lake and West Queen Anne. 61 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Can a Liquor Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Seattle?

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. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Liquor Store Rankings in Seattle 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 Seattle.

Is a Liquor Store a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?

In Fremont, the projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 80.3% 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 Liquor Store in Seattle

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Liquor Store tenants, Fremont is ranked first (80.3% at a typical address). Silver Lake and West Queen Anne follow at 71.2% at a typical address and 76.0% at a typical address respectively. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Seattle: See how Liquor Store compares to all other business types in Seattle
Best Cities to Open a Liquor Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Liquor Store
Business Survivability in Fremont, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Silver Lake, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in West Queen Anne, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Seattle

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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