Survivability Rankings for Convenience Store in Minneapolis

2026 ranking of Minneapolis neighborhoods to open a Convenience Store, at a good address, from Lowry Hill East (85.0% survival) to Morris Park.

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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: Lowry Hill East: 85.0% at a good address, 83.1% at a typical address for Convenience Store (13 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 60 of 64 ranked
  • Average across the 64 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 77.0% for Convenience Stores
  • Most challenging area: Morris Park: 74.1% at a good address, 66.8% 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 →

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Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis, Lowry Hill East ranks #1 for opening a Convenience Store, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 83.1% at a typical address (13 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 81.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Morris Park, at 74.1% at a good address and 66.8% at a typical address. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.


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

Lowry Hill East ranks #1 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis 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
1Lowry Hill EastMinneapolis85.0%83.1%85.0%81.4%
2HollandMinneapolis85.0%82.4%85.0%66.1%
3Downtown WestMinneapolis85.0%81.7%85.0%71.0%
4WhittierMinneapolis85.0%81.6%85.0%69.7%
5East PhillipsMinneapolis85.0%80.9%85.0%71.0%
6StandishMinneapolis85.0%80.2%85.0%66.6%
7MidwayMinneapolis85.0%79.3%85.0%51.7%
8Elliot ParkMinneapolis85.0%78.7%85.0%60.7%
9Summit-UniversityMinneapolis85.0%78.0%85.0%52.2%
10Merriam ParkMinneapolis85.0%77.7%85.0%54.8%

Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from 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 Minneapolis Would a Convenience Store Make the Most Money?

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

Lowry Hill East is ranked #1 for Convenience Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 83.1% at a typical address; Morris Park is ranked last of the 64, at 74.1% at a good address and 66.8% 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.

The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Convenience Store in Minneapolis requires careful location choice. Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 77.0% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.


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

When selecting a location for a Convenience Store in or around Minneapolis, 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. StreetSpring's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions. 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. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.


Where in or Around Minneapolis Should I Start a Convenience Store?

StreetSpring's analysis shows the best areas are Lowry Hill East, Holland, and Downtown West, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Morris Park, Northeast Park, and Summit Hill. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Convenience Store in Minneapolis is Lowry Hill East, at 85.0% at a good address and 83.1% at a typical address (13 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by Holland and Downtown West. 60 of the 64 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 Minneapolis?

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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis.


Is a Convenience Store a Good Tenant for Minneapolis Landlords?

In Lowry Hill East, the projected chance that a new Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 83.1% 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 Minneapolis

If you own commercial property in Minneapolis and are considering a Convenience Store tenant, here is what the data shows: Lowry Hill East is ranked first (83.1% at a typical address), Holland second (82.4% at a typical address), and Downtown West third (81.7% at a typical address). Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

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 Minneapolis for My Business Overall?

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

  • Business Survivability Rankings: Minneapolis: See how Convenience Store compares to all other business types in Minneapolis
  • Best Cities to Open a Convenience Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Convenience Store
  • Business Survivability in Lowry Hill East, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Holland, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Downtown West, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Minneapolis

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