Survivability Rankings for Convenience Store in Denver
2026 ranking of Denver neighborhoods to open a Convenience Store, at a good address, from City Center (85.0% survival) to Trails at First Creek.
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: City Center: 85.0% at a good address, 80.5% at a typical address for Convenience Store (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 129 of 186 ranked
- Average across the 186 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 72.3% for Convenience Stores
- Most challenging area: Trails at First Creek: 55.9% at a good address, 53.8% 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 Convenience Store Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Convenience Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Convenience Store a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Opening a Convenience Store in Denver? Our 2026 analysis identifies City Center as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 68.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Trails at First Creek, at 55.9% at a good address and 53.8% at a typical address. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Denver to Open a Convenience Store?
City Center ranks #1 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods in and around Denver for Convenience 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 | City Center | Denver | 85.0% | 80.5% | 85.0% | 68.4% |
| 2 | City Center North | Denver | 85.0% | 79.1% | 85.0% | 63.0% |
| 3 | O'Kane Park | Denver | 85.0% | 77.9% | 85.0% | 60.7% |
| 4 | Kingsborough | Denver | 85.0% | 72.5% | 85.0% | 56.2% |
| 5 | Laredo Highline | Denver | 85.0% | 71.8% | 85.0% | 51.7% |
| 6 | Highline Villages | Denver | 85.0% | 68.3% | 85.0% | 53.0% |
| 7 | Union Station | Denver | 84.6% | 83.0% | 84.6% | 73.8% |
| 8 | South Alameda | Denver | 84.6% | 78.7% | 85.0% | 56.6% |
| 9 | Heather Ridge | Denver | 84.6% | 78.3% | 84.6% | 69.2% |
| 10 | Dayton Triangle | Denver | 84.6% | 78.0% | 85.0% | 66.1% |
Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date 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.
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 Denver Would a Convenience Store Make the Most Money?
Where a Convenience Store would make the most money in or around Denver 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.
City Center is ranked #1 for Convenience Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address; Trails at First Creek is ranked last of the 186, at 55.9% at a good address and 53.8% 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 Convenience Store in Denver requires careful location choice. Across the 186 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 72.3% 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 Convenience Store in or Around Denver?
When selecting a location for a Convenience Store in or around Denver, 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 apply advanced machine learning to massive commercial real estate datasets to build accurate models. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall 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. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.
Where in or Around Denver Should I Start a Convenience Store?
According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include City Center, City Center North, and O'Kane Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Trails at First Creek, Coal Creek, and Sand Creek Ranch. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. 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 Denver to Open a Convenience Store?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Convenience Store in Denver is City Center, at 85.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by City Center North and O'Kane Park. 129 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.
Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.
Can a Convenience Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Denver?
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 Convenience Store Rankings in Denver 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 Denver.
Is a Convenience Store a Good Tenant for Denver Landlords?
In City Center, the projected chance that a new Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 80.5% 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 Convenience Store in Denver
The data tells a clear story for Convenience Store tenants across Denver's top neighborhoods. City Center leads at 80.5% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 85.0%. City Center North is at 79.1% at a typical address, and O'Kane Park at 77.9% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.
Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Denver for My Business Overall?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Denver to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Denver.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Denver: See how Convenience Store compares to all other business types in Denver
- Best Cities to Open a Convenience Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Convenience Store
- Business Survivability in City Center, Denver: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in City Center North, Denver: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in O'Kane Park, Denver: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Denver are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Denver
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.