Survivability Rankings for Liquor Store in Atlanta
StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Atlanta neighborhoods to open a Liquor Store, at a good address, from Grant Park (85.0% survival) to Cascade Heights.
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: Grant Park: 85.0% at a good address, 79.7% at a typical address for Liquor Store (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 37 of 56 ranked
- Average across the 56 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 72.7% for Liquor Stores
- Most challenging area: Cascade Heights: 72.9% at a good address, 65.5% 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 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 Atlanta, Grant Park 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 79.7% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 63.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Cascade Heights, at 72.9% at a good address and 65.5% at a typical address. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Atlanta to Open a Liquor Store?
Grant Park ranks #1 of the 56 ranked neighborhoods in and around Atlanta 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 | Grant Park | Atlanta | 85.0% | 79.7% | 85.0% | 63.8% |
| 2 | Old Fourth Ward | Atlanta | 85.0% | 79.5% | 85.0% | 61.2% |
| 3 | Midtown | Atlanta | 85.0% | 77.9% | 85.0% | 60.2% |
| 4 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 84.6% | 81.3% | 84.6% | 72.0% |
| 5 | Kirkwood | Atlanta | 84.6% | 80.9% | 85.0% | 67.9% |
| 6 | Downtown | Atlanta | 84.6% | 79.7% | 85.0% | 67.0% |
| 7 | Greenbriar | Atlanta | 84.6% | 73.3% | 84.6% | 53.5% |
| 8 | Bankhead/Bolton | Atlanta | 84.5% | 78.3% | 84.6% | 62.5% |
| 9 | Underwood Hills | Atlanta | 84.5% | 73.8% | 84.6% | 51.7% |
| 10 | Lindridge/Martin Manor | Atlanta | 84.1% | 78.9% | 85.0% | 63.0% |
StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.
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 Liquor Store Make the Most Money?
Where a Liquor 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.
Grant Park is ranked #1 for Liquor Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 79.7% at a typical address; Cascade Heights is ranked last of the 56, at 72.9% at a good address and 65.5% 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 Liquor Store in Atlanta requires careful location choice. Across the 56 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 72.7% 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 Atlanta?
When selecting a location for a Liquor Store in or around Atlanta, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. 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. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. Every score is produced by our in-house models, trained on 570,000+ real business outcomes. 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. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.
Where in or Around Atlanta Should I Start a Liquor Store?
Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Grant Park, Old Fourth Ward, and Midtown, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Cascade Heights, Fairburn Mays, and Oakland City. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.
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- National City Survivability: Liquor Store
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Liquor Store
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Atlanta to Open a Liquor Store?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Liquor Store in Atlanta is Grant Park, at 85.0% at a good address and 79.7% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by Old Fourth Ward and Midtown. 37 of the 56 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.
Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.
Can a Liquor 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. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Liquor 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 Liquor Store a Good Tenant for Atlanta Landlords?
In Grant Park, the projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 79.7% 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 Atlanta
From a risk-assessment perspective, a Liquor Store tenant in Grant Park, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 79.7% at a typical address. Old Fourth Ward is at 79.5% at a typical address, and Midtown at 77.9% at a typical address. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, housing vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.
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 Liquor Store compares to all other business types in Atlanta
- Best Cities to Open a Liquor Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Liquor Store
- Business Survivability in Grant Park, Atlanta: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Midtown, 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.