City Survivability Rankings for Clothing Store
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the top cities for Clothing Stores across the US by Survivability Scores. See which cities offer the best chances for a Clothing Store to succeed.
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- The highest-ranked city for Clothing Store is Philadelphia: 84.5% at a good address, 73.6% at a typical address
- Dallas is left out of this ranking while a gap in its input data is repaired, and San Antonio is left out because it has too few scored locations to rank fairly
- 10 of 22 analyzed US metros average above 70% for Clothing Store survivability at a typical address
- The lowest-ranked city is Seattle at 81.4%
- National average chance of lasting two or more years for Clothing Store: 70.0%
- Data reflects 2026 StreetSpring survivability analysis across 22 US metro areas · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Top Cities for Clothing Stores
- Key Insights
- What Makes These Cities Stand Out?
- Related Resources
- How current is this ranking?
- Can a Clothing Store succeed in cities not ranked in the top 10?
- What tools can help me choose the right city for a Clothing Store?
- Which US city has the best survivability for Clothing Stores?
Summary
According to StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis, Philadelphia ranks as the #1 city for opening a Clothing Store in the United States, with an 84.5% chance of lasting two or more years at a good address. Following close behind are Chicago with 84.5%, and Los Angeles with 84.1%. Our 22-city dataset shows Clothing Stores achieving 70.0% average survivability nationally: Philadelphia pulling notably ahead of the pack. These averages mask significant neighborhood-by-neighborhood variation; a lower-ranked city can still contain high-potential storefronts. Survivability rankings evolve as neighborhoods change; always verify with the most recent StreetSpring dataset before signing a lease.
Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each city. See our full methodology →
Best-to-worst Clothing Store survivability within individual metros: Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and Phoenix. Each box spans the middle of that metro's range; whiskers are its best and worst locations (2026).
All 22 Cities Ranked for Clothing Stores
Based on StreetSpring's analysis of 22 major metropolitan areas, these cities offer the strongest prospects for Clothing Stores:
| # | Metro | Metro area | Chance of lasting two or more years at a good address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 84.5% |
| 2 | Chicago | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 84.5% |
| 3 | Los Angeles | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 84.1% |
| 4 | Miami | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 84.1% |
| 5 | New York City | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 84.1% |
| 6 | Boston | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 84.1% |
| 7 | San Francisco | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 84.1% |
| 8 | Charlotte | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 83.7% |
| 9 | Detroit | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 83.7% |
| 10 | Washington DC | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 83.7% |
| 11 | Portland | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 83.7% |
| 12 | Atlanta | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 83.2% |
| 13 | Denver | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 83.2% |
| 14 | Minneapolis | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 83.2% |
| 15 | St. Louis | St. Louis, MO-IL | 83.2% |
| 16 | Orlando | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 83.2% |
| 17 | San Diego | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 83.2% |
| 18 | Tampa Bay | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 83.2% |
| 19 | Baltimore | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 82.8% |
| 20 | Houston | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 82.3% |
| 21 | Phoenix | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 81.8% |
| 22 | Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 81.4% |
1. Philadelphia Metro: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- At a good address: 84.5%
- At a typical address: 73.6%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
2. Chicago Metro: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
- At a good address: 84.5%
- At a typical address: 73.3%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
3. Los Angeles Metro: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- At a good address: 84.1%
- At a typical address: 69.9%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
4. Miami Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- At a good address: 84.1%
- At a typical address: 69.7%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
5. New York City Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
- At a good address: 84.1%
- At a typical address: 68.6%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
6. Boston Metro: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- At a good address: 84.1%
- At a typical address: 67.8%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
7. San Francisco Metro: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- At a good address: 84.1%
- At a typical address: 67.3%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
8. Charlotte Metro: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- At a good address: 83.7%
- At a typical address: 72.7%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
9. Detroit Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- At a good address: 83.7%
- At a typical address: 70.2%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
10. Washington DC Metro: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- At a good address: 83.7%
- At a typical address: 68.9%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
11. Portland Metro: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- At a good address: 83.7%
- At a typical address: 66.4%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
12. Atlanta Metro: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- At a good address: 83.2%
- At a typical address: 72.2%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
13. Denver Metro: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- At a good address: 83.2%
- At a typical address: 71.4%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
14. Minneapolis Metro: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- At a good address: 83.2%
- At a typical address: 71.3%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
15. St. Louis Metro: St. Louis, MO-IL
- At a good address: 83.2%
- At a typical address: 70.6%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
16. Orlando Metro: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- At a good address: 83.2%
- At a typical address: 69.5%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
17. San Diego Metro: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- At a good address: 83.2%
- At a typical address: 68.7%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
18. Tampa Bay Metro: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- At a good address: 83.2%
- At a typical address: 65.8%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
19. Baltimore Metro: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- At a good address: 82.8%
- At a typical address: 68.3%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
20. Houston Metro: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- At a good address: 82.3%
- At a typical address: 74.3%
- Best scored location: 83.2%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
21. Phoenix Metro: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- At a good address: 81.8%
- At a typical address: 71.8%
- Best scored location: 83.2%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
22. Seattle Metro: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- At a good address: 81.4%
- At a typical address: 67.5%
- Best scored location: 85.0%
- Weakest scored location: 49.0%
Key Insights
Cities cluster tightly: The difference between the #1 city (Philadelphia at 84.5%) and the #22 city (Seattle at 81.4%) is 3.10 percentage points. Philadelphia leads Chicago by less than a point. For Clothing Stores, the metro matters far less than the block.
National average: Across all 22 analyzed cities, the average survivability for a Clothing Store is 70.0%.
What Makes These Cities Stand Out?
The top-ranked cities share several characteristics that favor Clothing Stores:
- Strong survivability signals: Philadelphia leads with a 74% average chance of lasting two or more years for Clothing Stores: significantly above the national average for this business category.
- Competition density: The top cities show favorable competitor-to-opportunity ratios for Clothing Stores, meaning lower saturation and higher odds of capturing an underserved customer base.
- Foot traffic infrastructure: High-scoring cities combine transit access, walkable commercial corridors, and anchor tenants that drive consistent daily traffic past storefronts.
- Supply chain access: Cities at the top of this ranking benefit from mature supplier networks for this category, reducing operating costs and inventory lead times.
StreetSpring's AI models project the survivability of businesses in every major U.S. neighborhood, so agents and entrepreneurs can weigh a location before opening day. Our forecasting engine processes data from over 24 metro areas covering 180+ million consumers. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility.
Related Resources
City-specific guides: For detailed neighborhood-level analysis, explore our city guides:
- Business Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia
- Business Survivability Rankings: Chicago
- Business Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles
- Business Survivability Rankings: Miami
- Business Survivability Rankings: New York City
National guides:
How current is this ranking?
Rankings are updated quarterly. The current data reflects StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with the next full dataset refresh scheduled for Q3 2026. As market conditions shift across major metros, individual city scores can move meaningfully between updates: particularly for Clothing Stores, where local competition density and consumer spending patterns respond quickly to new entrants and neighborhood change. For the most current score at any specific address, use StreetSpring's live survivability tool rather than the static ranking above.
Can a Clothing Store succeed in cities not ranked in the top 10?
Yes, our top 10 ranking reflects cities with the strongest average conditions, but lower-ranked metros can still contain exceptional individual neighborhoods. Many operators successfully open Clothing Stores in cities that don't appear in our top 10. Clothing Stores in particular can find strong performance in secondary markets where the right demographic concentration, household income, and limited direct competition within walking distance align, even outside our highest-ranked cities. StreetSpring's neighborhood-level data surfaces these pockets of opportunity in every city we analyze, regardless of where the city as a whole ranks nationally.
What tools can help me choose the right city for a Clothing Store?
StreetSpring's Survivability Score tool provides address-level predictions for Clothing Stores across all 22 metros we track. For this category specifically, the model reads competition density, the consumer spending index for Clothing Stores, and Census neighborhood characteristics such as the housing vacancy rate, and turns them into the projected chance that a Clothing Store lasts two or more years at a given address. You can check any specific address before signing a lease and compare multiple neighborhoods side by side to identify the highest-survivability site within your target city.
Try the Survivability Score tool →
Which US city has the best survivability for Clothing Stores?
Philadelphia ranks as the #1 city in the US for Clothing Stores survivability in StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with an average 74% chance of lasting two or more years. This means that across well-selected neighborhoods in Philadelphia, a Clothing Store has approximately a 74% chance of still operating after two years, above the national average for this category. Chicago ranks second, followed by Los Angeles. The full ranking reflects data across 22 major US metro areas: see the complete list above for all scores and neighborhood-level links.
Last reviewed: October 2026 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Each metro's figures pool the scored locations in its published neighborhoods. Metros are ranked the way the national data file ranks them, on the chance of lasting two or more years at a good address; the typical-address figure is shown alongside. Coverage includes 22 major US metropolitan areas: Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Charlotte, Detroit, Washington DC, Portland, Atlanta, Denver, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Orlando, San Diego, Tampa Bay, Baltimore, Houston, Phoenix, Seattle. 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.