What is the average survivability for Convenience Store across Detroit's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 141 ranked neighborhoods in Detroit, the average projected chance that a Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 73.4% at a typical address. Central Southwest, ranked #1, is at 80.2% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Convenience Store in Detroit?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Detroit for Convenience Store include Marina District (ranked last, at 59.3% at a good address and 54.6% at a typical address), Greenfield Park, and Virginia Park Community. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Convenience Store 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. Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

Survivability Rankings for Convenience Store in Detroit

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Detroit to open a Convenience Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Detroit to open a Convenience Store is Central Southwest, ranked #1 at 85.0% at a good address and 80.2% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). 110 of the 141 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Detroit would a Convenience Store 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 Detroit address you are weighing.

2026 ranking of Detroit neighborhoods to open a Convenience Store, at a good address, from Central Southwest (85.0% survival) to Marina District.

September 22, 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: Central Southwest: 85.0% at a good address, 80.2% at a typical address for Convenience Store (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 110 of 141 ranked

Average across the 141 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 73.4% for Convenience Stores

Most challenging area: Marina District: 59.3% at a good address, 54.6% 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 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

Central Southwest leads Detroit's 2026 survivability rankings for Convenience Store operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 80.2% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 66.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Marina District, at 59.3% at a good address and 54.6% 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 Detroit to Open a Convenience Store?

Central Southwest ranks #1 of the 141 ranked neighborhoods in and around Detroit 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	Central Southwest	Detroit	85.0%	80.2%	85.0%	66.6%
2	Weatherby	Detroit	85.0%	80.0%	85.0%	67.0%
3	Conner Creek	Detroit	85.0%	77.8%	85.0%	60.2%
4	Rivertown	Detroit	85.0%	73.7%	85.0%	51.7%
5	Cornerstone Village	Detroit	85.0%	72.0%	85.0%	51.2%
6	LaSalle College Park	Detroit	84.9%	80.7%	85.0%	74.6%
7	Yorkshire Woods	Detroit	84.7%	80.3%	85.0%	69.2%
8	Franklin (Detroit)	Detroit	84.7%	78.1%	85.0%	58.4%
9	Davison Schoolcraft	Detroit	84.7%	77.2%	85.0%	62.0%
10	Wade	Detroit	84.7%	75.5%	85.0%	56.6%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in 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 Detroit Would a Convenience Store Make the Most Money?

Where a Convenience Store would make the most money in or around Detroit 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.

Central Southwest is ranked #1 for Convenience Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 80.2% at a typical address; Marina District is ranked last of the 141, at 59.3% at a good address and 54.6% 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.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Convenience Store in Detroit requires careful location choice. Across the 141 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 73.4% 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 Detroit?

When selecting a location for a Convenience Store in or around Detroit, 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 has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business outcomes across major US metros. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. 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

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 Detroit Should I Start a Convenience Store?

Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Central Southwest, Weatherby, and Conner Creek, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Marina District, Greenfield Park, and Virginia Park Community. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Detroit to Open a Convenience Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Convenience Store in Detroit is Central Southwest, at 85.0% at a good address and 80.2% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by Weatherby and Conner Creek. 110 of the 141 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 Convenience Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Detroit?

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 Convenience Store Rankings in Detroit 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 Detroit.

Is a Convenience Store a Good Tenant for Detroit Landlords?

In Central Southwest, the projected chance that a new Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 80.2% 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 Convenience Store in Detroit

For Convenience Store tenants in Detroit's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

Central Southwest: 80.2%
Weatherby: 80.0%
Conner Creek: 77.8%

See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Detroit: See how Convenience Store compares to all other business types in Detroit
Best Cities to Open a Convenience Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Convenience Store
Business Survivability in Central Southwest, Detroit: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Weatherby, Detroit: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Conner Creek, Detroit: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Detroit

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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