Survivability Rankings for Convenience Store in Los Angeles

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Los Angeles neighborhoods to open a Convenience Store, at a good address, from Hollywood (85.0% survival) to Orchard Hills.

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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: Hollywood: 85.0% at a good address, 82.8% at a typical address for Convenience Store (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 110 of 173 ranked
  • Average across the 173 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 72.3% for Convenience Stores
  • Most challenging area: Orchard Hills: 64.8% at a good address, 56.5% 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 →

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Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Los Angeles to open a Convenience Store is Hollywood, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 82.8% at a typical address (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 68.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Orchard Hills, at 64.8% at a good address and 56.5% at a typical address. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Los Angeles to Open a Convenience Store?

Hollywood ranks #1 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles 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:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1HollywoodLos Angeles85.0%82.8%85.0%68.8%
2LarchmontLos Angeles85.0%82.7%85.0%77.4%
3MariposaLos Angeles85.0%82.0%85.0%73.3%
4TropicoLos Angeles85.0%81.8%85.0%73.8%
5Grand CentralLos Angeles85.0%79.8%85.0%63.0%
6GrandviewLos Angeles85.0%78.6%85.0%54.8%
7Playa VistaLos Angeles85.0%77.4%85.0%60.7%
8Bixby KnollsLos Angeles85.0%77.1%85.0%56.2%
9Boyle HeightsLos Angeles84.9%77.4%85.0%50.8%
10Harvard HeightsLos Angeles84.7%82.7%85.0%70.6%

A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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 →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.


Where in or Around Los Angeles Would a Convenience Store Make the Most Money?

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

Hollywood is ranked #1 for Convenience Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 82.8% at a typical address; Orchard Hills is ranked last of the 173, at 64.8% at a good address and 56.5% 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.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Convenience Store in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 72.3% at a typical address. A high-traffic corner that works well for a coffee shop may be entirely wrong for a specialty retailer.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Convenience Store in or Around Los Angeles?

When selecting a location for a Convenience Store in or around Los Angeles, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. 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 draw from one of the most comprehensive commercial real estate datasets ever assembled. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. Our forecasting system combines proprietary data with machine learning models unavailable anywhere else. 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. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.


Where in or Around Los Angeles Should I Start a Convenience Store?

Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Hollywood, Larchmont, and Mariposa, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Orchard Hills, Northwood Point, and Laguna Altura. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Convenience Store in Los Angeles is Hollywood, at 85.0% at a good address and 82.8% at a typical address (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by Larchmont and Mariposa. 110 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.


Can a Convenience Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

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 Convenience Store Rankings in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.


Is a Convenience Store a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In Hollywood, the projected chance that a new Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 82.8% 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 Los Angeles

If you own commercial property in Los Angeles and are considering a Convenience Store tenant, here is what the data shows: Hollywood is ranked first (82.8% at a typical address), Larchmont second (82.7% at a typical address), and Mariposa third (82.0% at a typical address). You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

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 Los Angeles for My Business Overall?

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

  • Business Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles: See how Convenience Store compares to all other business types in Los Angeles
  • Best Cities to Open a Convenience Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Convenience Store
  • Business Survivability in Hollywood, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Larchmont, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Mariposa, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Los Angeles

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