Survivability Rankings for Liquor Store in Tampa Bay

2026 ranking of Tampa Bay neighborhoods to open a Liquor Store, at a good address, from Tampa Heights (85.0% survival) to Bayshore Beautiful.

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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: Tampa Heights: 85.0% at a good address, 82.5% 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: 9 of 13 ranked
  • Average across the 13 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 73.7% for Liquor Stores
  • Most challenging area: Bayshore Beautiful: 78.7% at a good address, 66.1% 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 →

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Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Tampa Bay, Tampa Heights 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 82.5% 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 76.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Bayshore Beautiful, at 78.7% at a good address and 66.1% at a typical address. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.


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

Tampa Heights ranks #1 of the 13 ranked neighborhoods in and around Tampa Bay 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:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Tampa HeightsTampa Bay85.0%82.5%85.0%76.4%
2North Hyde ParkTampa Bay85.0%81.8%85.0%74.2%
3Oakford ParkTampa Bay84.6%79.6%85.0%64.8%
4Plaza TerraceTampa Bay84.6%78.1%84.6%64.3%
5North TampaTampa Bay84.1%67.8%84.6%49.9%
6Bayside WestTampa Bay84.1%61.5%84.6%49.4%
7Fair Oaks-Manhattan ManorTampa Bay84.0%68.5%84.6%56.6%
8RiverbendTampa Bay83.6%77.8%84.1%66.6%
9South Seminole HeightsTampa Bay83.6%76.6%84.6%59.4%
10Seminole HeightsTampa Bay83.2%72.3%83.2%54.0%

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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 Tampa Bay Would a Liquor Store Make the Most Money?

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

Tampa Heights is ranked #1 for Liquor Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 82.5% at a typical address; Bayshore Beautiful is ranked last of the 13, at 78.7% at a good address and 66.1% 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.

The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Liquor Store in Tampa Bay requires careful location choice. Across the 13 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 73.7% at a typical address. The same location can be excellent for one business type and poor for another.


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

When selecting a location for a Liquor Store in or around Tampa Bay, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to win. 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 forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. StreetSpring leverages exclusive data sources and custom models for these projections. 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

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.


Where in or Around Tampa Bay Should I Start a Liquor Store?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Tampa Heights, North Hyde Park, and Oakford Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Bayshore Beautiful, Old Seminole Heights, and Terrace Park. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Liquor Store in Tampa Bay is Tampa Heights, at 85.0% at a good address and 82.5% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by North Hyde Park and Oakford Park. 9 of the 13 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.


Can a Liquor Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Tampa Bay?

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. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Liquor Store Rankings in Tampa Bay 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 Tampa Bay.


Is a Liquor Store a Good Tenant for Tampa Bay Landlords?

In Tampa Heights, the projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 82.5% 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 Tampa Bay

The data tells a clear story for Liquor Store tenants across Tampa Bay's top neighborhoods. Tampa Heights leads at 82.5% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 85.0%. North Hyde Park is at 81.8% at a typical address, and Oakford Park at 79.6% at a typical address. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


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

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


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

View technical data for Tampa Bay

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