What is the average survivability for Coffee Shop across Portland's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods in Portland, the average projected chance that a Coffee Shop lasts two or more years is 71.6% at a typical address. Sunnyside, ranked #1, is at 80.2% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Coffee Shop in Portland?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Portland for Coffee Shop include Eastmoreland (ranked last, at 66.9% at a good address and 58.6% at a typical address), Russell, and Markham. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Coffee Shop survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

Survivability Rankings for Coffee Shop in Portland

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Portland to open a Coffee Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Portland to open a Coffee Shop is Sunnyside, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 80.2% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 29 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Portland would a Coffee Shop make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each Portland address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Coffee Shop succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Portland?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Portland neighborhoods to open a Coffee Shop, at a good address, from Sunnyside (84.0% survival) to Eastmoreland (66.9%).

September 22, 2026•13 min read

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: Sunnyside: 84.0% at a good address, 80.2% at a typical address for Coffee Shop (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 29 of 47 ranked

Average across the 47 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.6% for Coffee Shops

Most challenging area: Eastmoreland: 66.9% at a good address, 58.6% 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 →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Coffee Shop Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Coffee Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Coffee Shop a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Opening a Coffee Shop in Portland? Our 2026 analysis identifies Sunnyside as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.2% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 56.1%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Eastmoreland, at 66.9% at a good address and 58.6% at a typical address. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Portland to Open a Coffee Shop?

Sunnyside ranks #1 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods in and around Portland for Coffee Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Sunnyside	Portland	84.0%	80.2%	84.0%	56.1%
2	Reed	Portland	84.0%	75.5%	84.0%	51.2%
3	Eliot	Portland	84.0%	72.3%	84.0%	53.4%
4	Creston-Kenilworth	Portland	83.7%	80.3%	84.0%	54.3%
5	Central Beaverton	Portland	83.6%	79.8%	84.0%	57.9%
6	Kerns	Portland	83.6%	79.0%	83.6%	58.4%
7	Greenway	Portland	83.6%	78.1%	84.0%	57.4%
8	Arbor Lodge	Portland	83.6%	77.7%	83.6%	58.4%
9	Richmond	Portland	83.6%	77.5%	84.0%	53.8%
10	Concordia	Portland	83.6%	76.7%	84.0%	52.0%

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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 →

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Where in or Around Portland Would a Coffee Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Coffee Shop would make the most money in or around Portland 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.

Sunnyside is ranked #1 for Coffee Shop survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.2% at a typical address; Eastmoreland is ranked last of the 47, at 66.9% at a good address and 58.6% 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.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Coffee Shop in Portland requires careful location choice. Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Coffee Shop lasts two or more years is 71.6% 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 Coffee Shop in or Around Portland?

When selecting a location for a Coffee Shop in or around Portland, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The single most important number in a location decision is the Revenue Capture Score, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. 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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Where in or Around Portland Should I Start a Coffee Shop?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Sunnyside, Reed, and Eliot, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Eastmoreland, Russell, and Markham. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Portland to Open a Coffee Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Coffee Shop in Portland is Sunnyside, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.2% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Reed and Eliot. 29 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

Can a Coffee Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Portland?

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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Coffee Shop Rankings in Portland 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 Portland.

Is a Coffee Shop a Good Tenant for Portland Landlords?

In Sunnyside, the projected chance that a new Coffee Shop lasts two or more years is 80.2% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Coffee Shop in Portland

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Sunnyside, the top-ranked neighborhood in Portland, a Coffee Shop tenant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 80.2% at a typical address. Reed follows at 75.5% at a typical address, while Eliot shows 72.3% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Portland: See how Coffee Shop compares to all other business types in Portland
Best Cities to Open a Coffee Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Coffee Shop
Business Survivability in Sunnyside, Portland: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Reed, Portland: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Eliot, Portland: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Portland

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

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