National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Smoke Shop
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Smoke Shops. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Platt Park in Denver offers the highest survivability for Smoke Shop operators at a typical address: 84.6%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Smoke Shops exist across diverse markets. These static rankings provide a useful national perspective, but for the most precise prediction for a specific storefront, StreetSpring's live platform is the authoritative source.
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: 84.6% survivability at a typical address for Smoke 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: 69.0% at a typical address for Smoke Shops
- Top-25 average: 83.5% at a typical address, 14.5 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 Smoke Shops?
Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Smoke Shops averaging 83.5% survivability at a typical address, against 69.0% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.
This 14.5-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 a Smoke Shop, the top-ranked neighborhoods average 83.5% at a typical address, against 69.0% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods. Read that projection alongside the Revenue Capture Score, the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring's model counts the direct and indirect competitors for Smoke Shops in each distance band around the specific address.
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 Smoke Shops 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 Smoke 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 84.6% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Smoke Shops are:
Scores for Smoke Shops run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 387 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 | 84.6% | Great | 85.0% | 81.8% |
| 2 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 84.5% | Great | 85.0% | 81.8% |
| 3 | City Park West | Denver | 84.2% | Great | 85.0% | 81.4% |
| 4 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 80.5% |
| 5 | Bancroft | Minneapolis | 84.0% | Great | 85.0% | 81.8% |
| 5 | Highland | Denver | 84.0% | Great | 85.0% | 80.0% |
| 7 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 83.8% | Great | 85.0% | 81.0% |
| 7 | Magoun Square | Boston | 83.8% | Great | 85.0% | 78.2% |
| 9 | Windom | Minneapolis | 83.7% | Great | 85.0% | 80.0% |
| 9 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 83.7% | Great | 85.0% | 80.5% |
| 11 | Woodland | Seattle | 83.6% | Great | 85.0% | 81.0% |
| 12 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 83.5% | Great | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 12 | Pleasant Plains | Washington DC | 83.5% | Great | 85.0% | 73.3% |
| 14 | Kingfield | Minneapolis | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 73.8% |
| 14 | Truxton Circle | Washington DC | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 80.5% |
| 16 | Eckington | Washington DC | 83.3% | Great | 85.0% | 75.6% |
| 16 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.3% | Great | 85.0% | 75.1% |
| 18 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 83.2% | Great | 85.0% | 74.2% |
| 19 | Whiteoak | Charlotte | 83.1% | Great | 85.0% | 78.7% |
| 19 | Edgewood | Washington DC | 83.1% | Great | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 21 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 83.0% | Great | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 21 | Shaw | Washington DC | 83.0% | Great | 85.0% | 71.0% |
| 23 | Five Points | Denver | 82.9% | Great | 85.0% | 72.8% |
| 23 | Grant Park | Atlanta | 82.9% | Great | 85.0% | 71.5% |
| 25 | Kenny | Minneapolis | 82.8% | Great | 85.0% | 68.4% |
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 25 neighborhoods span 10 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 7 of the top spots (28%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Washington DC: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25): View city guide
- Denver: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25)
- Minneapolis: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25): View city guide
- Atlanta: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Seattle: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Charlotte: 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 Smoke Shops 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 Smoke 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 Smoke Shop?
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. StreetSpring's AI predictions show real estate professionals and business owners the projected two-year chance at an address before they sign a lease. 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 Smoke Shops.
See also: Best Cities for Smoke Shop: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Smoke Shops.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Seattle: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Smoke Shops
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Smoke Shops. 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 Smoke Shops compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Smoke Shops 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 is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Smoke Shops?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Smoke 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.
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.
What makes Platt Park in Denver the best neighborhood for Smoke Shops?
Platt Park in Denver ranks #1 for Smoke Shops with 84.6% 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 Smoke Shop customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.
How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Smoke Shops specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Smoke Shops by analyzing the competitive density of existing Smoke Shops within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Smoke Shops 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 Smoke Shop surviving two or more years at that specific address.
Are the best neighborhoods for Smoke Shops in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Smoke Shops in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 10 cities in the current dataset. As coverage expands, this breakdown may shift. The fundamental driver is the competitive-to-spending ratio at the address level, which can favor strong locations in both large and smaller markets.
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 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, Atlanta, Washington DC, Minneapolis, Boston, Seattle, Orlando, Chicago, Charlotte, 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 Smoke 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.