National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for International Grocery Store
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for International Grocery Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Greenbrier Cloverdale in Denver offers the highest survivability for International Grocery Store operators at 86%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for International Grocery Stores exist across diverse markets. The best survivability data for any individual location is always StreetSpring's most recent live analysis, which reflects the current competitive landscape at your exact address.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Reviewed and updated: May 3, 2026 — Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Greenbrier Cloverdale, Denver — 86% survivability for International Grocery Store
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 8583 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 68.6% for International Grocery Stores
- Top-25 average: 82.2% — 13.6% above national average
- 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 US neighborhoods stack up for International Grocery Stores?
Analyzing 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for International Grocery Stores significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 82.2% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 68.6%.
This 13.6% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
International Grocery Stores tend to show significant geographic clustering — markets where one successful operator exists often attract additional demand, raising survivability for new entrants who choose complementary (rather than directly competing) locations. The concentration of top neighborhoods in Dallas, Phoenix, Los Angeles reflects this pattern. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring International Grocery Stores survivability at the address level.
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 International Grocery Stores can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
The address you choose determines your competitive exposure, customer flow, and spending potential simultaneously.
Where in the US should you open an International Grocery Store?
| Signal | Top-quartile neighborhood pattern | Bottom-quartile neighborhood pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor-venue spillover | Neighborhoods within 0.25 miles of a major anchor (transit hub, university gate, hospital main entrance, concert venue). | Neighborhoods where the nearest anchor is past walking distance — no spillover demand. |
| Storefront vacancy + churn signal | Neighborhoods with low recent vacancy and steady operator continuity in similar subtypes. | Neighborhoods with elevated commercial vacancy or repeated tenant turnover in the same storefronts. |
| Subtype-specific density saturation | Neighborhoods with the subtype below the optimal density curve — room for a new entrant without cannibalizing demand. | Neighborhoods at or past the saturation point for the subtype, where new entrants face zero-sum competition. |
The shared traits across the top 10
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Greenbrier Cloverdale, Denver leads at 86% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for International Grocery Stores are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenbrier Cloverdale | Denver | 86.0% | Great | 87.6% | 83.9% |
| 2 | South Edgewood | Dallas | 83.2% | Great | 84.9% | 81.2% |
| 3 | McArthur | Dallas | 83.2% | Great | 84.8% | 81.1% |
| 4 | University City South | Charlotte | 83.1% | Great | 84.8% | 81.1% |
| 5 | Irving | Dallas | 83.1% | Great | 84.7% | 81.0% |
| 6 | Pico-Lowell | Los Angeles | 83.0% | Great | 84.6% | 80.9% |
| 7 | Fort Worth | Dallas | 82.7% | Great | 84.3% | 80.6% |
| 8 | Oak Tree | San Francisco | 82.7% | Great | 84.3% | 80.6% |
| 9 | Greater Corona Village | Phoenix | 82.3% | Great | 84.0% | 80.3% |
| 10 | Optimist Park NW | Phoenix | 82.3% | Great | 83.9% | 80.2% |
| 11 | Freeport/Hackberry | Dallas | 82.2% | Great | 83.9% | 80.2% |
| 12 | Beverly Heights | Miami | 82.2% | Great | 83.9% | 80.2% |
| 13 | Hollywood | Portland | 82.0% | Great | 83.6% | 79.9% |
| 14 | Cottonwood | Dallas | 81.9% | Great | 83.6% | 79.9% |
| 15 | Dunn Loring | Washington DC | 81.9% | Great | 83.5% | 79.8% |
| 16 | Fox Canyon | San Diego | 81.8% | Great | 83.4% | 79.7% |
| 17 | Stratford Estates | Dallas | 81.6% | Great | 83.3% | 79.6% |
| 18 | Main Street District | Dallas | 81.4% | Great | 83.0% | 79.3% |
| 19 | Downtown | Dallas | 81.4% | Great | 83.0% | 79.3% |
| 20 | Plymouth Park | Dallas | 81.3% | Great | 83.0% | 79.3% |
| 21 | Government District | Dallas | 81.3% | Great | 83.0% | 79.3% |
| 22 | Corona Village | Phoenix | 81.3% | Great | 82.9% | 79.2% |
| 23 | Colee Hammock | Miami | 81.3% | Great | 82.9% | 79.2% |
| 24 | Rose Park | Los Angeles | 81.3% | Great | 82.9% | 79.2% |
| 25 | Golden Key East | Phoenix | 81.3% | Great | 82.9% | 79.2% |
However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What do the top neighborhoods nationwide have in common?
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 10 different cities, with Dallas claiming 11 of the top spots (44%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Dallas: 11 neighborhoods (44% of top 25) — View city guide
- Phoenix: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Miami: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Denver: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Francisco: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Portland: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Diego: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for International Grocery 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.
Why some neighborhoods score high without being downtown
The concentration of 11 top-ranked neighborhoods in Dallas (44% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that Dallas's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for International Grocery Stores. Operators targeting this category should treat Dallas neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
From national ranking to a specific International Grocery Store location
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's machine learning models identify the exact blocks and neighborhoods where specific business types consistently outperform — and the ones where they struggle. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, specific block selection can vary survivability by 10–20 percentage points.
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 International Grocery Stores.
Why score alone shouldn't drive the lease decision
See also: Best Cities for International Grocery Store — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for International Grocery Stores.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Dallas: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- San Diego: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- San Francisco: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Portland: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for International Grocery 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 International Grocery Stores?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for International Grocery 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 does StreetSpring calculate survivability for International Grocery Stores specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for International Grocery Stores by analyzing the competitive density of existing International Grocery Stores within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on International Grocery Stores in that location, mobility patterns that determine likely customer flow, and 80+ additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new International Grocery Store surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening an International Grocery Store?
The best neighborhoods for International Grocery 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 International Grocery Store customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for International Grocery Stores combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 68.6%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 8583 neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for International Grocery Stores. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages — specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 25.
How does the national ranking for International Grocery Stores compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for International Grocery Stores identifies the strongest neighborhoods across all 24 analyzed metros. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 25, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market — including those outside the national top 25 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.
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 International Grocery 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.
Can an International Grocery Store succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but International Grocery Stores 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-25 list.
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.
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: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for International Grocery Stores across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.