National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Clothing Store
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Clothing Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Roscoe Village in Chicago offers the highest survivability for Clothing Store operators at a typical address: 84.2%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Clothing Stores exist across diverse markets. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.
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: Roscoe Village, Chicago: 84.2% survivability at a typical address for Clothing Store
- 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: 72.6% at a typical address for Clothing Stores
- Top-25 average: 83.6% at a typical address, 11.0 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 25 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 Clothing Stores?
Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Clothing Stores averaging 83.6% survivability at a typical address, against 72.6% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.
This 11.0-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 Clothing Stores vary more by neighborhood than by city, which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. An 11.0-point gap separates the top neighborhoods from the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address. Every survivability score StreetSpring produces is specific to the exact address and business type, not averaged across a zip code or neighborhood.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 10 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Clothing Stores can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
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What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Clothing Store?
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. Roscoe Village, Chicago leads at 84.2% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Clothing Stores are:
Scores for Clothing Stores run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 767 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 85.0% 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 | Roscoe Village | Chicago | 84.2% | Great | 85.0% | 79.2% |
| 2 | Prospect Heights | New York City | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 83.2% |
| 2 | Penn Quarter | Washington DC | 84.1% | Great | 84.6% | 83.6% |
| 2 | Carroll Gardens | New York City | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 81.0% |
| 5 | Cobble Hill | New York City | 84.0% | Great | 85.0% | 83.2% |
| 5 | Lowry Hill East | Minneapolis | 84.0% | Great | 85.0% | 81.8% |
| 5 | Financial District | San Francisco | 84.0% | Good | 84.6% | 83.2% |
| 8 | Carnegie Hill | New York City | 83.9% | Great | 84.6% | 83.2% |
| 9 | North Potomac Yard | Washington DC | 83.8% | Great | 85.0% | 77.8% |
| 10 | Near North Side | Chicago | 83.7% | Good | 85.0% | 80.5% |
| 11 | Greenwich Village | New York City | 83.6% | Great | 85.0% | 68.4% |
| 11 | Chinatown | New York City | 83.6% | Below-average | 84.1% | 83.2% |
| 13 | Lyndale | Minneapolis | 83.5% | Great | 85.0% | 81.0% |
| 13 | Radnor/Fort Myer Heights | Washington DC | 83.5% | Great | 85.0% | 75.6% |
| 15 | Platt Park | Denver | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 82.8% |
| 15 | Benton Park West | St. Louis | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 80.5% |
| 15 | Hayes Valley | San Francisco | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 75.6% |
| 15 | Financial District/South Beach | San Francisco | 83.4% | Good | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 15 | Flatiron District | New York City | 83.4% | Below-average | 84.6% | 83.2% |
| 15 | Garment District | New York City | 83.4% | Below-average | 84.1% | 83.2% |
| 21 | Teele Square | Boston | 83.2% | Great | 85.0% | 80.0% |
| 21 | Old Town | Chicago | 83.2% | Great | 85.0% | 74.2% |
| 21 | Old Kensington | Philadelphia | 83.2% | Great | 85.0% | 68.8% |
| 21 | Pacific Edison | Los Angeles | 83.2% | Great | 85.0% | 79.6% |
| 25 | Lower Moyamensing | Philadelphia | 83.1% | Great | 85.0% | 66.6% |
Still, specific site selection matters, since some of the best-performing blocks can be found in neighborhoods that might not look ideal at first glance.
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 25 neighborhoods span 10 different cities, with New York City claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- New York City: 8 neighborhoods (32% of top 25): View city guide
- Chicago: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- Washington DC: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- San Francisco: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- Minneapolis: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Philadelphia: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Denver: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25)
- St. Louis: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Clothing Stores operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 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 10 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Clothing Stores 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 Clothing Store?
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. StreetSpring's machine learning models identify the exact blocks and neighborhoods where specific business types consistently outperform, and the ones where they struggle. 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 25 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 Clothing Stores.
See also: Best Cities for Clothing Store: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Clothing Stores.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- St. Louis: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Philadelphia: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Clothing Stores
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Clothing Stores?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Clothing Stores 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.
How can I compare specific addresses within these top neighborhoods?
StreetSpring's address-level tool allows you to input any commercial address and see predicted survivability for Clothing Stores. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block: address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.
What is the typical survivability range for Clothing Stores in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Clothing Stores average 83.6% survivability at a typical address. The average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods is 72.6%, also at a typical address. The gap between the two is 11.0 points. Each neighborhood's lowest and highest address are in the table above.
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 type of neighborhood is best for opening a Clothing Store?
The best neighborhoods for Clothing Stores share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical Clothing Store customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Clothing Stores combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 72.6% at a typical address. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Clothing Stores?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Clothing Stores are New York City (8), Chicago (3), Washington DC (3), San Francisco (3). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
What makes Roscoe Village in Chicago the best neighborhood for Clothing Stores?
Roscoe Village in Chicago ranks #1 for Clothing Stores with 84.2% survivability at a typical address (the average in each metro file, which is what this ranking orders on). StreetSpring's model weighs competitive dynamics (direct competitors relative to available consumer spending), demographic alignment with Clothing Store customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.
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.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Chicago, New York City, Washington DC, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Denver, St. Louis, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles.
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 Clothing Stores 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.