National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Men's Clothing Store

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Men's Clothing Stores (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 Men's Clothing Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

May 18, 2026•20 min read

StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Lacy in Los Angeles ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Men's Clothing Store, with 84.8% survivability at a typical address. The top 28 neighborhoods nationwide span 11 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Men's Clothing Stores exist across diverse markets. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date for rapidly changing markets.

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: Lacy, Los Angeles: 84.8% survivability at a typical address for Men's 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: 70.0% at a typical address for Men's Clothing Stores

Top-28 average: 83.1% at a typical address, 13.1 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 28 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 Men's Clothing Stores?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 28 neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores averaging 83.1% survivability at a typical address, against 70.0% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 13.1-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 Men's Clothing Stores specifically, StreetSpring's model reads competitive density within the immediate trade area alongside local consumer spending on the category. The 13.1-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 Men's Clothing Stores moves from one neighborhood to the next. StreetSpring uses custom-built, proprietary algorithms to produce these predictions.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 28 neighborhoods represent 11 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Men's Clothing 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 Men's 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. Lacy, Los Angeles leads at 84.8% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 28 neighborhoods nationwide for Men's Clothing Stores are:

Scores for Men's Clothing Stores run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 538 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	Lacy	Los Angeles	84.8%	Great	85.0%	84.1%
2	Platt Park	Denver	84.5%	Great	85.0%	82.3%
3	Palmer Square	Chicago	84.1%	Great	85.0%	77.4%
4	North Hyde Park	Tampa Bay	84.0%	Great	85.0%	80.5%
5	Montebello	Baltimore	83.8%	Great	84.6%	81.4%
6	Midtown	Houston	83.5%	Great	85.0%	69.2%
6	Sheffield Neighbors	Chicago	83.5%	Good	85.0%	79.6%
8	Old Town	Chicago	83.4%	Great	85.0%	78.2%
9	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	83.3%	Great	85.0%	76.4%
10	Tropico	Los Angeles	83.1%	Great	85.0%	76.0%
10	Lincoln Park	Chicago	83.1%	Great	85.0%	61.6%
12	Bucktown	Chicago	83.0%	Great	85.0%	73.8%
12	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	83.0%	Great	85.0%	69.7%
12	Wrightwood Neighbors	Chicago	83.0%	Good	85.0%	77.8%
15	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	82.9%	Great	85.0%	79.6%
15	South Orange	Orlando	82.9%	Good	85.0%	78.2%
17	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	82.8%	Great	85.0%	75.1%
17	Tampa Heights	Tampa Bay	82.8%	Good	85.0%	71.5%
19	Fitzsimons	Denver	82.7%	Great	84.6%	77.8%
19	Highland	Denver	82.7%	Great	85.0%	76.9%
21	Porter Square	Boston	82.6%	Great	85.0%	76.9%
21	Larchmont	Los Angeles	82.6%	Great	85.0%	71.5%
21	Mount Pleasant	St. Louis	82.6%	Great	85.0%	77.8%
21	Carroll Gardens	New York City	82.6%	Great	85.0%	76.0%
25	Neartown/Montrose	Houston	82.5%	Great	85.0%	68.8%
25	Winter Hill	Boston	82.5%	Great	85.0%	67.0%
25	Jefferson Park	Denver	82.5%	Great	85.0%	76.4%
25	Windsor Terrace	New York City	82.5%	Great	85.0%	70.6%

However, the specific location is very important and there are some great locations in neighborhoods that might not appear to be a great fit.

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 28 neighborhoods span 11 different cities, with Chicago claiming 6 of the top spots (21%).

Breakdown of top 28 neighborhoods by city:

Chicago: 6 neighborhoods (21% of top 28): View city guide
Denver: 5 neighborhoods (18% of top 28)
Los Angeles: 3 neighborhoods (11% of top 28): View city guide
Tampa Bay: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
Houston: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
Washington DC: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
Boston: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
New York City: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
Baltimore: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 28): View city guide
St. Louis: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 28): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Men's Clothing Stores operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 28 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-28 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 11 cities represented in the top 28 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Men's 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 Men's Clothing Store?

National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. StreetSpring's survivability scores are built on a 30-factor competitive analysis framework, giving landlords, tenants, and agents a precision instrument for site selection. 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 28 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 Men's Clothing Stores.

See also: Best Cities for Men's Clothing Store: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Men's Clothing Stores.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Men's Clothing Stores

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the national ranking for Men's Clothing Stores compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Men's Clothing 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 28, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market: including those outside the national top 28 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.

What demographic factors drive survivability for Men's Clothing Stores?

For Men's Clothing 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 Men's Clothing 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.

Are there good opportunities outside the top 28 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 28 have excellent individual locations for Men's Clothing 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 28.

What makes Lacy in Los Angeles the best neighborhood for Men's Clothing Stores?

Lacy in Los Angeles ranks #1 for Men's Clothing Stores with 84.8% 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 Men's Clothing Store customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.

Where can I download the underlying data?

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 28 neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores?

The cities most represented in the top 28 for Men's Clothing Stores are Chicago (6), Denver (5), Los Angeles (3). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

Is the competitive environment for Men's Clothing Stores stronger in some markets than others?

Yes, competition density for Men's Clothing Stores 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.

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: Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Tampa Bay, Baltimore, Houston, Orlando, Washington DC, Boston, St. Louis, New York City.

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 Men's 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.

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