National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Bagel Shop

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Bagel Shops (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
Published: 2026-05-18T00:00:00-05:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Bagel Shops. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

May 18, 2026•19 min read

Our 2026 analysis of ranked neighborhoods across major US metros shows Platt Park in Denver as the top location to open a Bagel Shop, with 83.6% survivability at a typical address. The top 26 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Bagel Shops exist across diverse markets. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the survivability score for a specific address.

To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Platt Park, Denver: 83.6% survivability at a typical address for Bagel Shop

What the figures measure: every figure in this ranking is the typical address, the neighborhood's average in its metro file, and the ranking orders on it

Ranked neighborhoods: 1,907 across 22 major US cities

Average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods: 67.4% at a typical address for Bagel Shops

Top-26 average: 82.0% at a typical address, 14.6 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 26 neighborhoods in the US
Geographic patterns
How to use this ranking
Related resources
Frequently asked questions

How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Bagel Shops?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 26 neighborhoods for Bagel Shops averaging 82.0% survivability at a typical address, against 67.4% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 14.6-point gap is the distance between those two averages, both at a typical address. It compares projections for neighborhoods; the projection for any one storefront is made at its own address.

The consumer spending patterns that support Bagel Shops vary more by neighborhood than by city, which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 14.6-point gap separates the top neighborhoods from the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address. StreetSpring goes beyond neighborhood averages to score survivability at the exact address for every major brick-and-mortar business category.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 26 neighborhoods represent 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Bagel Shops can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

The right location can make a business; the wrong one can break it.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Bagel Shop?

The first, middle and last neighborhood in the table below, with the same three figures the table prints from each metro file: the box runs from the lowest to the highest address, and the white line is the typical address. Platt Park, Denver leads at 83.6% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 26 neighborhoods nationwide for Bagel Shops are:

Scores for Bagel Shops run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 437 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 84.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.

Neighborhoods are ordered on the typical address, the file's average for each neighborhood. Best Locations and Challenging Locations are the file's highest and lowest address.

#	Neighborhood	City	Avg Survival (Typical Address)	Tier	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Platt Park	Denver	83.6%	Great	84.0%	79.5%
2	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	83.3%	Great	84.0%	79.5%
3	Blandtown	Atlanta	83.1%	Great	84.0%	76.8%
4	South Orange	Orlando	83.0%	Good	84.0%	80.0%
5	City Park West	Denver	82.9%	Great	84.0%	80.8%
5	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	82.9%	Great	84.0%	78.2%
7	Palmer Square	Chicago	82.7%	Great	84.0%	77.2%
8	Lacy	Los Angeles	82.6%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
9	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	82.1%	Great	84.0%	68.7%
9	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	82.1%	Good	83.6%	70.5%
11	Jefferson Park	Denver	81.8%	Great	84.0%	71.4%
11	Truxton Circle	Washington DC	81.8%	Great	84.0%	64.6%
11	Kirkman South	Orlando	81.8%	Average	83.6%	79.0%
14	Whiteoak	Charlotte	81.7%	Great	84.0%	75.0%
15	Woodland	Seattle	81.6%	Great	84.0%	75.4%
15	Highland	Denver	81.6%	Great	84.0%	72.8%
15	Fairfax	Los Angeles	81.6%	Great	84.0%	72.3%
15	Adonea	Denver	81.6%	Good	83.6%	78.6%
15	Fitzsimons	Denver	81.6%	Good	84.0%	74.6%
20	Sheffield Neighbors	Chicago	81.4%	Great	84.0%	73.6%
21	Shaw	Washington DC	81.3%	Great	84.0%	64.6%
21	Pleasant Plains	Washington DC	81.3%	Great	84.0%	58.8%
21	Pittsburgh	Atlanta	81.3%	Good	84.0%	76.4%
24	Northwest Everett	Seattle	81.2%	Great	84.0%	70.5%
25	Old Fourth Ward	Atlanta	81.1%	Great	84.0%	64.2%
25	University Park	Los Angeles	81.1%	Great	84.0%	62.0%

Top-ranked neighborhoods contain their own variation; a single block difference can shift survivability meaningfully, which is why address-level scoring matters.

For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?

City Concentration

The top 26 neighborhoods span 8 different cities, with Denver claiming 7 of the top spots (27%).

Breakdown of top 26 neighborhoods by city:

Denver: 7 neighborhoods (27% of top 26)
Washington DC: 5 neighborhoods (19% of top 26): View city guide
Orlando: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 26): View city guide
Atlanta: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 26): View city guide
Los Angeles: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 26): View city guide
Chicago: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 26): View city guide
Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 26): View city guide
Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Bagel Shops operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 26 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-26 neighborhood require more precise site selection: the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.

The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 8 cities represented in the top 26 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Bagel Shops operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets: the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.

How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Bagel Shop?

National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. StreetSpring analyzes millions of data points with AI to forecast business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods. Survivability moves from one address to the next within any neighborhood: this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool scores the address.

For the most accurate assessment:

Consider neighborhoods in the top 26 as strong starting points
Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics

Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Bagel Shops.

See also: Best Cities for Bagel Shop: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Bagel Shops.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Bagel Shops

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 26 neighborhoods for Bagel Shops?

The cities most represented in the top 26 for Bagel Shops are Denver (7), Washington DC (5), Orlando (3), Atlanta (3), Los Angeles (3). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

Is the competitive environment for Bagel Shops stronger in some markets than others?

Yes, competition density for Bagel Shops varies significantly by market. StreetSpring's model reads the number of direct competitors against the consumer spending available to them at each address. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.

How do I interpret a survivability score?

A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and hundreds of additional factors.

How often do neighborhood rankings change?

StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates, which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.

What demographic factors drive survivability for Bagel Shops?

For Bagel Shops, StreetSpring's model incorporates neighborhood-level demographic data including population density, median household income, employment rates, and consumer spending on this specific category. These factors vary by business type: the demographic profile that drives survivability for Bagel Shop customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.

Can a Bagel Shop succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 26?

Yes, the top 26 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Bagel Shops can achieve strong survivability in many other neighborhoods as well. What matters is finding a location where competitive density is low enough and consumer spending is strong enough to support the business. StreetSpring's address-level tool identifies high-survivability addresses in any neighborhood, including those not represented in this top-26 list.

What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Bagel Shops?

City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Bagel Shops across all neighborhoods in a given city: useful for identifying which cities offer the best overall conditions. Neighborhood-level rankings go deeper, showing which specific neighborhoods within those cities rank highest. StreetSpring's address-level tool adds a third layer, scoring individual storefronts within any neighborhood.

Where can I download the underlying data?

Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View national technical data

The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Charlotte, Seattle.

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

Methodology: Neighborhoods are ranked on the typical address: the average Survivability Score for Bagel Shops across the scored locations within each neighborhood, as its metro file publishes it. The average across all ranked neighborhoods is the plain mean of those figures, not the national average on the city ranking, which averages metros. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities. 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.

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