Survivability Rankings for Convenience Store in Portland

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Portland neighborhoods to open a Convenience Store, at a good address, from Richmond (85.0% survival) to Highland (68.0%).

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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: Richmond: 85.0% at a good address, 79.9% at a typical address for Convenience Store (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 33 of 47 ranked
  • Average across the 47 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.8% for Convenience Stores
  • Most challenging area: Highland: 68.0% at a good address, 58.7% 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

Richmond leads Portland's 2026 survivability rankings for Convenience Store operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 53.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Highland, at 68.0% at a good address and 58.7% 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 Portland to Open a Convenience Store?

Richmond ranks #1 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods in and around Portland for Convenience Store survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1RichmondPortland85.0%79.9%85.0%53.0%
2Arbor LodgePortland85.0%77.7%85.0%62.0%
3Madison SouthPortland85.0%74.3%85.0%49.4%
4WoodlawnPortland85.0%72.1%85.0%56.6%
5Beaumont-WilshirePortland85.0%68.8%85.0%50.8%
6PiedmontPortland84.9%73.9%85.0%49.9%
7DowntownPortland84.6%79.1%85.0%51.7%
8Central BeavertonPortland84.6%77.7%85.0%50.8%
9Goose HollowPortland84.6%77.5%85.0%55.8%
10Hosford-AbernethyPortland84.6%75.4%85.0%52.6%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. 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 Portland Would a Convenience Store Make the Most Money?

Where a Convenience Store 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.

Richmond is ranked #1 for Convenience Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address; Highland is ranked last of the 47, at 68.0% at a good address and 58.7% 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 Convenience Store in Portland requires careful location choice. Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 71.8% at a typical address. Two businesses on the same block can have very different survivability scores depending on their category.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Convenience Store in or Around Portland?

When selecting a location for a Convenience Store in or around Portland, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that 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. The analysis behind these rankings spans millions of data points across competition, spending, and mobility. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. StreetSpring uses its own proprietary forecasting tools to make 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. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.


Where in or Around Portland Should I Start a Convenience Store?

The neighborhoods with the highest survivability for this business type are Richmond, Arbor Lodge, and Madison South, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Highland, Eastmoreland, and Mount Tabor. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Portland to Open a Convenience Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Convenience Store in Portland is Richmond, at 85.0% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by Arbor Lodge and Madison South. 33 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.


Can a Convenience Store 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. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Convenience Store 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 Convenience Store a Good Tenant for Portland Landlords?

In Richmond, the projected chance that a new Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 79.9% at a typical address and 85.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Convenience Store in Portland

If you own commercial property in Portland and are considering a Convenience Store tenant, here is what the data shows: Richmond is ranked first (79.9% at a typical address), Arbor Lodge second (77.7% at a typical address), and Madison South third (74.3% at a typical address). You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts: revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

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


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.


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.