Survivability Rankings for Grocery Store in Philadelphia

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Philadelphia neighborhoods to open a Grocery Store, at a good address, from Mount Airy East (84.1% survival) to Center City.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Mount Airy East: 84.1% at a good address, 78.9% at a typical address for Grocery Store (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.1% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 45 of 127 ranked
  • Average across the 127 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 67.6% for Grocery Stores
  • Most challenging area: Center City: 51.7% at a good address, 50.1% at a typical address
  • Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Philadelphia, Mount Airy East ranks #1 for opening a Grocery Store, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.1% at a good address and 78.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.1% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 56.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Center City, at 51.7% at a good address and 50.1% at a typical address. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Philadelphia to Open a Grocery Store?

Mount Airy East ranks #1 of the 127 ranked neighborhoods in and around Philadelphia for Grocery Store survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.1% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Mount Airy EastPhiladelphia84.1%78.9%85.0%56.6%
2Hunting ParkPhiladelphia84.1%76.9%85.0%51.2%
3Germany HillPhiladelphia83.7%77.5%84.6%61.6%
4TaconyPhiladelphia83.6%75.8%84.6%53.5%
5LoganPhiladelphia83.6%75.4%85.0%50.8%
6FeltonvillePhiladelphia83.6%74.8%85.0%53.5%
7HolmesburgPhiladelphia83.3%75.4%85.0%53.0%
8ClearviewPhiladelphia83.2%74.2%84.6%56.2%
9Germantown MortonPhiladelphia83.1%76.5%84.1%56.6%
10OlneyPhiladelphia83.1%73.8%85.0%50.8%

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.


Where in or Around Philadelphia Would a Grocery Store Make the Most Money?

Where a Grocery Store would make the most money in or around Philadelphia comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Mount Airy East is ranked #1 for Grocery Store survivability, at 84.1% at a good address and 78.9% at a typical address; Center City is ranked last of the 127, at 51.7% at a good address and 50.1% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Grocery Store in Philadelphia requires careful location choice. Across the 127 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Grocery Store lasts two or more years is 67.6% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Grocery Store in or Around Philadelphia?

When selecting a location for a Grocery Store in or around Philadelphia, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. StreetSpring's proprietary Revenue Capture Score, the revenue a business can capture at a specific address, is the factor that matters most when choosing where to open. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions. 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.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.


Where in or Around Philadelphia Should I Start a Grocery Store?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Mount Airy East, Hunting Park, and Germany Hill, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Center City, Washington Square, and Dickinson Narrows. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia to Open a Grocery Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Grocery Store in Philadelphia is Mount Airy East, at 84.1% at a good address and 78.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.1% good-address figure), followed by Hunting Park and Germany Hill. 45 of the 127 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.


Can a Grocery Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Grocery Store Rankings in Philadelphia Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Philadelphia.


Is a Grocery Store a Good Tenant for Philadelphia Landlords?

In Mount Airy East, the projected chance that a new Grocery Store lasts two or more years is 78.9% at a typical address and 84.1% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Grocery Store in Philadelphia

For Grocery Store tenants in Philadelphia's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

  1. Mount Airy East: 78.9%
  2. Hunting Park: 76.9%
  3. Germany Hill: 77.5%

You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Philadelphia for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Philadelphia to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia.


Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Philadelphia are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Philadelphia

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.