What is the best neighborhood in Minneapolis to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Minneapolis to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop is Lowry Hill, ranked #1 at 84.6% at a good address and 80.6% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure). 42 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Watch Store or Repair Shop across Minneapolis's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods in Minneapolis, the average projected chance that a Watch Store or Repair Shop lasts two or more years is 71.9% at a typical address. Lowry Hill, ranked #1, is at 80.6% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Watch Store or Repair Shop in Minneapolis?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Minneapolis for Watch Store or Repair Shop include Ventura Village (ranked last, at 62.5% at a good address and 57.6% at a typical address), Macalester-Groveland, and Downtown West. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Watch Store or Repair Shop 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 scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

Survivability Rankings for Watch Store or Repair Shop in Minneapolis

Q: Where in Minneapolis would a Watch Store or Repair Shop 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 Minneapolis address you are weighing.

2026 ranking of Minneapolis neighborhoods to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop, at a good address, from Lowry Hill (84.6% survival) to Ventura Village.

September 22, 2026•14 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: Lowry Hill: 84.6% at a good address, 80.6% at a typical address for Watch Store or Repair Shop (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 42 of 64 ranked

Average across the 64 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.9% for Watch & Repair Shops

Most challenging area: Ventura Village: 62.5% at a good address, 57.6% 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 Watch Store or Repair Shop Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Watch Store or Repair Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Watch Store or Repair Shop a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Lowry Hill leads Minneapolis's 2026 survivability rankings for Watch Store or Repair Shop operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% at a good address and 80.6% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.6% and its lowest at 67.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Ventura Village, at 62.5% at a good address and 57.6% at a typical address. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Minneapolis to Open a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Lowry Hill ranks #1 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis for Watch Store or Repair Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% 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	Lowry Hill	Minneapolis	84.6%	80.6%	84.6%	67.0%
2	Morris Park	Minneapolis	84.6%	79.2%	85.0%	54.8%
3	Windom	Minneapolis	84.1%	79.4%	85.0%	68.8%
4	Lyndale	Minneapolis	84.1%	79.0%	84.6%	69.7%
5	Central	Minneapolis	84.1%	78.0%	84.6%	59.4%
6	Downtown	Minneapolis	84.1%	69.7%	85.0%	54.0%
7	Cooper	Minneapolis	83.6%	79.0%	83.6%	68.4%
8	Kingfield	Minneapolis	83.6%	78.9%	84.6%	63.0%
9	Diamond Lake	Minneapolis	83.6%	77.0%	84.6%	56.2%
10	Armatage	Minneapolis	83.6%	75.5%	83.6%	65.6%

The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. 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 Watch Store or Repair Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Watch Store or Repair Shop 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 is ranked #1 for Watch Store or Repair Shop survivability, at 84.6% at a good address and 80.6% at a typical address; Ventura Village is ranked last of the 64, at 62.5% at a good address and 57.6% 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.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Watch Store or Repair Shop in Minneapolis requires careful location choice. Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Watch Store or Repair Shop lasts two or more years is 71.9% at a typical address. Two businesses on the same block can have very different survivability scores depending on their category.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Watch Store or Repair Shop in or Around Minneapolis?

When selecting a location for a Watch Store or Repair Shop in or around Minneapolis, 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 measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. Our proprietary models incorporate data sources not available through any public platform. 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 Minneapolis Should I Start a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

StreetSpring's analysis shows the best areas are Lowry Hill, Morris Park, and Windom, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Ventura Village, Macalester-Groveland, and Downtown West. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Minneapolis to Open a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Watch Store or Repair Shop in Minneapolis is Lowry Hill, at 84.6% at a good address and 80.6% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure), followed by Morris Park and Windom. 42 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

Can a Watch Store or Repair Shop 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. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Watch Store or Repair Shop 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 Watch Store or Repair Shop a Good Tenant for Minneapolis Landlords?

In Lowry Hill, the projected chance that a new Watch Store or Repair Shop lasts two or more years is 80.6% at a typical address and 84.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Watch Store or Repair Shop in Minneapolis

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

Lowry Hill: 80.6%
Morris Park: 79.2%
Windom: 79.4%

You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

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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 Watch Store or Repair Shop compares to all other business types in Minneapolis
Best Cities to Open a Watch Store or Repair Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Watch Store or Repair Shop
Business Survivability in Lowry Hill, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Morris Park, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Windom, 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.

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