National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Liquor Store
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Liquor Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Platt Park in Denver ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Liquor Store, with 85.0% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 6 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Liquor Stores 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: 85.0% survivability at a typical address for Liquor 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: 70.0% at a typical address for Liquor Stores
- Top-25 average: 83.8% at a typical address, 13.8 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 Liquor Stores?
Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Liquor Stores averaging 83.8% survivability at a typical address, against 70.0% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.
This 13.8-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.
For Liquor Stores specifically, StreetSpring's model reads competitive density within the immediate trade area alongside local consumer spending on the category. The 13.8-point gap between the top-ranked neighborhoods and the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address, shows how far the projection for Liquor Stores moves from one neighborhood to the next. Each forecast is specific to the exact address and business type, generated by StreetSpring's internally developed prediction engine.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 6 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Liquor Stores can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Site selection is the highest-leverage decision most entrepreneurs make: it sets every other variable in motion.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Liquor 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. Platt Park, Denver leads at 85.0% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Liquor Stores are:
Scores for Liquor Stores run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 554 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 | Platt Park | Denver | 85.0% | Great | 85.0% | 85.0% |
| 2 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 84.8% | Great | 85.0% | 83.6% |
| 3 | Five Points | Denver | 84.5% | Great | 85.0% | 75.1% |
| 4 | Overland | Denver | 84.3% | Great | 85.0% | 78.7% |
| 5 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 84.2% | Great | 85.0% | 77.8% |
| 6 | Elyria Swansea | Denver | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 79.6% |
| 6 | Highland | Denver | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 8 | Montebello | Baltimore | 84.0% | Great | 85.0% | 82.3% |
| 9 | Cheesman Park | Denver | 83.9% | Great | 85.0% | 70.2% |
| 10 | Cole | Denver | 83.8% | Great | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 10 | Sunnyside | Denver | 83.8% | Great | 85.0% | 64.3% |
| 12 | Rosedale | Denver | 83.7% | Great | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 12 | Capitol Hill | Denver | 83.7% | Good | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 14 | Clayton | Denver | 83.6% | Great | 85.0% | 74.6% |
| 14 | Civic Center | Denver | 83.6% | Good | 85.0% | 78.7% |
| 16 | Chaffee Park | Denver | 83.5% | Great | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 17 | Tropico | Los Angeles | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 75.1% |
| 17 | Valverde | Denver | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 74.2% |
| 17 | Cory Merrill | Denver | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 73.3% |
| 17 | Baker | Denver | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 70.6% |
| 17 | Westchase | Houston | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 70.6% |
| 17 | Whittier | Denver | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 69.7% |
| 17 | Midtown | Houston | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 67.4% |
| 17 | Sharpstown | Houston | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 59.8% |
| 25 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.3% | Great | 85.0% | 77.4% |
Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data to make sure that there have not been major changes.
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 6 different cities, with Denver claiming 17 of the top spots (68%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Denver: 17 neighborhoods (68% of top 25)
- Houston: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Baltimore: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Liquor 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.
Denver holds 17 of the top 25 neighborhoods for Liquor Stores (68%). Each city guide lists every ranked neighborhood in that metro, beyond the top 25.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Liquor Store?
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's AI-driven survivability forecasts give agents and entrepreneurs a projected two-year chance for a business type before it opens. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, the lowest and highest address can sit several points apart, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.
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 Liquor Stores.
See also: Best Cities for Liquor Store: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Liquor Stores.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Baltimore: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Houston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Liquor Stores
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the national ranking for Liquor Stores compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Liquor Stores identifies the strongest neighborhoods across the 22 metros in this ranking. 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.
What demographic factors drive survivability for Liquor Stores?
For Liquor Stores, 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 Liquor Store customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.
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.
How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Liquor Stores specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Liquor Stores by analyzing the competitive density of existing Liquor Stores within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Liquor Stores in that location, the housing vacancy rate and business mix around the site, and hundreds of additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Liquor Store surviving two or more years at that specific address.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Liquor Stores?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Liquor Stores, and by extension, how likely a Liquor Store tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Liquor Stores represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Liquor Store?
The best neighborhoods for Liquor 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 Liquor Store customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Liquor Stores combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 70.0% 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.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Liquor 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 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: Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, Baltimore, Houston, Orlando.
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 Liquor 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.