Survivability Rankings for Eye Care Center in Minneapolis

2026 ranking of Minneapolis neighborhoods to open an Eye Care Center, at a good address, from Whittier (90.0% survival) to Greater East Side.

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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: Whittier: 90.0% at a good address, 86.7% at a typical address for Eye Care Center (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 90.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 63 of 64 ranked
  • Average across the 64 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 80.1% for Eye Care Centers
  • Most challenging area: Greater East Side: 81.1% at a good address, 69.8% 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

Whittier leads Minneapolis's 2026 survivability rankings for Eye Care Center operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.0% at a good address and 86.7% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 90.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 90.0% and its lowest at 75.1%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Greater East Side, at 81.1% at a good address and 69.8% at a typical address. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Minneapolis to Open an Eye Care Center?

Whittier ranks #1 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis for Eye Care Center survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1WhittierMinneapolis90.0%86.7%90.0%75.1%
2LyndaleMinneapolis90.0%86.5%90.0%78.1%
3ArmatageMinneapolis89.6%83.9%89.6%76.0%
4Dayton's BluffMinneapolis89.6%82.4%90.0%59.4%
5DowntownMinneapolis89.6%82.2%90.0%59.8%
6Summit-UniversityMinneapolis89.6%81.5%90.0%58.6%
7Lowry HillMinneapolis89.2%84.7%89.2%68.8%
8Phillips WestMinneapolis89.2%84.5%89.6%75.6%
9HawthorneMinneapolis89.2%84.3%90.0%73.0%
10LongfellowMinneapolis89.2%83.8%90.0%62.8%

Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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 an Eye Care Center Make the Most Money?

Where an Eye Care Center 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.

Whittier is ranked #1 for Eye Care Center survivability, at 90.0% at a good address and 86.7% at a typical address; Greater East Side is ranked last of the 64, at 81.1% at a good address and 69.8% 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 an Eye Care Center in Minneapolis requires careful location choice. Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Eye Care Center lasts two or more years is 80.1% at a typical address. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.


What Should I Consider When Opening an Eye Care Center in or Around Minneapolis?

When selecting a location for an Eye Care Center in or around Minneapolis, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. 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. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary: developed in-house over years of research. 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's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.


Where in or Around Minneapolis Should I Start an Eye Care Center?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Whittier, Lyndale, and Armatage, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Greater East Side, Como, and Linden Hills. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. 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 Minneapolis to Open an Eye Care Center?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Eye Care Center in Minneapolis is Whittier, at 90.0% at a good address and 86.7% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 90.0% good-address figure), followed by Lyndale and Armatage. 63 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.


Can an Eye Care Center 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. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Eye Care Center 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 an Eye Care Center a Good Tenant for Minneapolis Landlords?

In Whittier, the projected chance that a new Eye Care Center lasts two or more years is 86.7% at a typical address and 90.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Eye Care Center in Minneapolis

The data tells a clear story for Eye Care Center tenants across Minneapolis's top neighborhoods. Whittier leads at 86.7% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 90.0%. Lyndale is at 86.5% at a typical address, and Armatage at 83.9% at a typical address. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

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

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.


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.