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

Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods in Los Angeles, the average projected chance that a Deli lasts two or more years is 65.6% at a typical address. Lacy, ranked #1, is at 82.7% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Deli in Los Angeles?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Los Angeles for Deli include Lakewood Village (ranked last, at 58.5% at a good address and 52.3% at a typical address), Northwood Point, and East Village. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

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 analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

Survivability Rankings for Deli in Los Angeles

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Los Angeles to open a Deli is Lacy, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address (12 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 45 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Deli succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Los Angeles neighborhoods to open a Deli, at a good address, from Lacy (84.0% survival) to Lakewood Village (58.5%).

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: Lacy: 84.0% at a good address, 82.7% at a typical address for Deli (12 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 45 of 173 ranked

Average across the 173 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.6% for Delis

Most challenging area: Lakewood Village: 58.5% at a good address, 52.3% 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

Opening a Deli in Los Angeles? Our 2026 analysis identifies Lacy as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address (12 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 78.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Lakewood Village, at 58.5% at a good address and 52.3% at a typical address. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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

Lacy ranks #1 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles 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	Lacy	Los Angeles	84.0%	82.7%	84.0%	78.6%
2	Fairfax	Los Angeles	84.0%	81.6%	84.0%	69.6%
3	University Park	Los Angeles	84.0%	81.0%	84.0%	61.5%
4	Tropico	Los Angeles	84.0%	80.2%	84.0%	66.0%
5	Central City East	Los Angeles	84.0%	79.7%	84.0%	59.2%
6	Echo Park	Los Angeles	84.0%	77.6%	84.0%	50.2%
7	Downtown	Los Angeles	84.0%	76.8%	84.0%	48.0%
8	Koreatown	Los Angeles	84.0%	76.7%	84.0%	48.0%
9	Lincoln Heights	Los Angeles	84.0%	75.5%	84.0%	50.2%
10	Irvine Spectrum	Los Angeles	84.0%	75.4%	84.0%	50.7%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. 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 Los Angeles Would a Deli Make the Most Money?

Where a Deli 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.

Lacy is ranked #1 for Deli survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address; Lakewood Village is ranked last of the 173, at 58.5% at a good address and 52.3% 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 Deli in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Deli lasts two or more years is 65.6% 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 Los Angeles?

When selecting a location for a Deli 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. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. 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 Los Angeles Should I Start a Deli?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Lacy, Fairfax, and University Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Lakewood Village, Northwood Point, and East Village. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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National Neighborhood Survivability: Deli

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Deli in Los Angeles is Lacy, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address (12 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Fairfax and University Park. 45 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Can a Deli 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. 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 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 Deli a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In Lacy, the projected chance that a new Deli lasts two or more years is 82.7% 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 Los Angeles

The data tells a clear story for Deli tenants across Los Angeles's top neighborhoods. Lacy leads at 82.7% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 84.0%. Fairfax is at 81.6% at a typical address, and University Park at 81.0% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.

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 Deli compares to all other business types in Los Angeles
Best Cities to Open a Deli in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Deli
Business Survivability in Lacy, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Fairfax, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in University Park, 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.

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