Survivability Rankings for Liquor Store in Baltimore

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Baltimore neighborhoods to open a Liquor Store, at a good address, from Montebello (84.6% survival) to Sandtown-Winchester.

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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: Montebello: 84.6% at a good address, 84.0% at a typical address for Liquor Store (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 47 of 60 ranked
  • Average across the 60 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 73.7% for Liquor Stores
  • Most challenging area: Sandtown-Winchester: 66.6% at a good address, 59.4% 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 →

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Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Baltimore to open a Liquor Store is Montebello, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% at a good address and 84.0% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 82.3%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Sandtown-Winchester, at 66.6% at a good address and 59.4% at a typical address. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.


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

Montebello ranks #1 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods in and around Baltimore for Liquor Store survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1MontebelloBaltimore84.6%84.0%85.0%82.3%
2New NorthwoodBaltimore84.6%81.4%84.6%65.6%
3CedmontBaltimore84.6%79.8%85.0%65.6%
4BrooklynBaltimore84.6%79.7%85.0%61.2%
5Loch RavenBaltimore84.6%79.2%84.6%68.8%
6Patterson ParkBaltimore84.6%75.1%85.0%58.0%
7CantonBaltimore84.5%79.4%85.0%58.4%
8Fells PointBaltimore84.5%78.8%85.0%58.4%
9Hamilton HillsBaltimore84.5%77.8%85.0%52.6%
10LakelandBaltimore84.3%73.6%84.6%61.6%

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact 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 →

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

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

Montebello is ranked #1 for Liquor Store survivability, at 84.6% at a good address and 84.0% at a typical address; Sandtown-Winchester is ranked last of the 60, at 66.6% at a good address and 59.4% 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.

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 Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across the 60 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 73.7% at a typical address. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.


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

When selecting a location for a Liquor Store in or around Baltimore, 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. StreetSpring's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. 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. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.


Where in or Around Baltimore Should I Start a Liquor Store?

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Montebello, New Northwood, and Cedmont, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Sandtown-Winchester, Guilford, and Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Liquor Store in Baltimore is Montebello, at 84.6% at a good address and 84.0% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure), followed by New Northwood and Cedmont. 47 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.


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

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 averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Liquor Store Rankings in Baltimore 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 Baltimore.


Is a Liquor Store a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?

In Montebello, the projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 84.0% at a typical address and 84.6% 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 Baltimore

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Montebello, a Liquor Store has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a typical address. In New Northwood, it is 81.4% at a typical address, and in Cedmont, 79.8% at a typical address. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

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


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

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

  • Business Survivability Rankings: Baltimore: See how Liquor Store compares to all other business types in Baltimore
  • Best Cities to Open a Liquor Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Liquor Store
  • Business Survivability in Montebello, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in New Northwood, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Cedmont, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Baltimore

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