Survivability Rankings for Home Improvement Store in Atlanta
StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Atlanta neighborhoods to open a Home Improvement Store, at a good address, from Blandtown (85.0% survival) to Center Hill.
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: Blandtown: 85.0% at a good address, 84.2% at a typical address for Home Improvement Store (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 48 of 56 ranked
- Average across the 56 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 75.5% for Home Improvement Stores
- Most challenging area: Center Hill: 72.8% at a good address, 63.7% 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 →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Home Improvement Store Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Home Improvement Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Home Improvement Store a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Atlanta to open a Home Improvement Store is Blandtown, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 84.2% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 81.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Center Hill, at 72.8% at a good address and 63.7% at a typical address. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Atlanta to Open a Home Improvement Store?
Blandtown ranks #1 of the 56 ranked neighborhoods in and around Atlanta for Home Improvement 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 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 85.0% | 84.2% | 85.0% | 81.4% |
| 2 | Grant Park | Atlanta | 85.0% | 82.8% | 85.0% | 74.2% |
| 3 | Old Fourth Ward | Atlanta | 85.0% | 81.8% | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 4 | Virginia-Highland | Atlanta | 85.0% | 81.3% | 85.0% | 69.2% |
| 5 | Lindridge/Martin Manor | Atlanta | 85.0% | 80.7% | 85.0% | 63.0% |
| 6 | Underwood Hills | Atlanta | 85.0% | 80.6% | 85.0% | 56.2% |
| 7 | Glenrose Heights | Atlanta | 85.0% | 76.4% | 85.0% | 58.9% |
| 8 | Hills Park | Atlanta | 84.6% | 81.6% | 84.6% | 75.1% |
| 9 | North Buckhead | Atlanta | 84.6% | 81.2% | 85.0% | 72.4% |
| 10 | Pine Hills | Atlanta | 84.6% | 81.0% | 84.6% | 69.7% |
A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.
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 Atlanta Would a Home Improvement Store Make the Most Money?
Where a Home Improvement Store would make the most money in or around Atlanta 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.
Blandtown is ranked #1 for Home Improvement Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 84.2% at a typical address; Center Hill is ranked last of the 56, at 72.8% at a good address and 63.7% 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.
Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Home Improvement Store in Atlanta requires careful location choice. Across the 56 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Home Improvement Store lasts two or more years is 75.5% at a typical address. 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 Home Improvement Store in or Around Atlanta?
When selecting a location for a Home Improvement Store in or around Atlanta, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can 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. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. 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
Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.
Where in or Around Atlanta Should I Start a Home Improvement Store?
StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Blandtown, Grant Park, and Old Fourth Ward, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Center Hill, Adamsville, and Perkerson. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.
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- Business Survivability Rankings: Atlanta
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- National City Survivability: Home Improvement Store
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Home Improvement Store
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Atlanta to Open a Home Improvement Store?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Home Improvement Store in Atlanta is Blandtown, at 85.0% at a good address and 84.2% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by Grant Park and Old Fourth Ward. 48 of the 56 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.
The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.
Can a Home Improvement Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Atlanta?
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. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Home Improvement Store Rankings in Atlanta 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 Atlanta.
Is a Home Improvement Store a Good Tenant for Atlanta Landlords?
In Blandtown, the projected chance that a new Home Improvement Store lasts two or more years is 84.2% 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 Home Improvement Store in Atlanta
The data tells a clear story for Home Improvement Store tenants across Atlanta's top neighborhoods. Blandtown leads at 84.2% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 85.0%. Grant Park is at 82.8% at a typical address, and Old Fourth Ward at 81.8% at a typical address. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.
StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Atlanta for My Business Overall?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Atlanta to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Atlanta.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Atlanta: See how Home Improvement Store compares to all other business types in Atlanta
- Best Cities to Open a Home Improvement Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Home Improvement Store
- Business Survivability in Blandtown, Atlanta: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Grant Park, Atlanta: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Atlanta are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Atlanta
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.