What is the average survivability for Deli across Denver's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 186 ranked neighborhoods in Denver, the average projected chance that a Deli lasts two or more years is 72.1% at a typical address. Platt Park, ranked #1, is at 83.6% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Deli in Denver?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Denver for Deli include Trails at First Creek (ranked last, at 54.2% at a good address and 51.2% at a typical address), Highland Park East, and Sand Creek Ranch. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Deli survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

Survivability Rankings for Deli in Denver

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Denver to open a Deli?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Denver to open a Deli is Platt Park, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address (13 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 122 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Denver would a Deli make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each Denver address you are weighing.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Denver neighborhoods to open a Deli, at a good address, from Platt Park (84.0% survival) to Trails at First Creek (54.2%).

August 31, 2026•13 min read

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: Platt Park: 84.0% at a good address, 83.6% at a typical address for Deli (13 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 122 of 186 ranked

Average across the 186 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 72.1% for Delis

Most challenging area: Trails at First Creek: 54.2% at a good address, 51.2% 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 →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Deli Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Deli Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Deli a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Denver to open a Deli is Platt Park, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address (13 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 79.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Trails at First Creek, at 54.2% at a good address and 51.2% at a typical address. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Denver to Open a Deli?

Platt Park ranks #1 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods in and around Denver for Deli survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% 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	Platt Park	Denver	84.0%	83.6%	84.0%	79.0%
2	City Park West	Denver	84.0%	83.0%	84.0%	80.8%
3	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	84.0%	82.8%	84.0%	78.2%
4	Jefferson Park	Denver	84.0%	82.1%	84.0%	72.8%
5	Highland	Denver	84.0%	81.7%	84.0%	71.8%
6	Five Points	Denver	84.0%	80.5%	84.0%	57.0%
7	Overland	Denver	84.0%	80.1%	84.0%	49.8%
8	Rosedale	Denver	84.0%	80.1%	84.0%	63.3%
9	Cheesman Park	Denver	84.0%	79.8%	84.0%	65.6%
10	Cole	Denver	84.0%	79.5%	84.0%	62.8%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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 Deli Make the Most Money?

Where a Deli 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.

Platt Park is ranked #1 for Deli survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address; Trails at First Creek is ranked last of the 186, at 54.2% at a good address and 51.2% 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 Deli in Denver requires careful location choice. Across the 186 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Deli lasts two or more years is 72.1% at a typical address. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Deli in or Around Denver?

When selecting a location for a Deli in or around Denver, 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 models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. 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

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 Denver Should I Start a Deli?

The neighborhoods with the highest survivability for this business type are Platt Park, City Park West, and Heritage Eagle Bend, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Trails at First Creek, Highland Park East, and Sand Creek Ranch. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Denver to Open a Deli?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Deli in Denver is Platt Park, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address (13 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by City Park West and Heritage Eagle Bend. 122 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 Deli 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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Deli 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 Deli a Good Tenant for Denver Landlords?

In Platt Park, the projected chance that a new Deli lasts two or more years is 83.6% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Deli in Denver

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Deli tenant in Platt Park, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a typical address. City Park West is at 83.0% at a typical address, and Heritage Eagle Bend at 82.8% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

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.

Business Survivability Rankings: Denver: See how Deli compares to all other business types in Denver
Best Cities to Open a Deli in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Deli
Business Survivability in Platt Park, Denver: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in City Park West, Denver: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Heritage Eagle Bend, 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.

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