Survivability Rankings for Convenience Store in San Francisco
2026 ranking of San Francisco neighborhoods to open a Convenience Store, at a good address, from Lone Mountain/USF (85.0% survival) to Thousand Oaks.
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: Lone Mountain/USF: 85.0% at a good address, 84.5% at a typical address for Convenience Store (38 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure)
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 76 of 107 ranked
- Average across the 107 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 73.9% for Convenience Stores
- Most challenging area: Thousand Oaks: 57.3% at a good address, 53.4% 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 →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Convenience Store Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Convenience Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Convenience Store a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around San Francisco to open a Convenience Store is Lone Mountain/USF, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 84.5% at a typical address (38 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 83.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Thousand Oaks, at 57.3% at a good address and 53.4% at a typical address. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around San Francisco to Open a Convenience Store?
Lone Mountain/USF ranks #1 of the 107 ranked neighborhoods in and around San Francisco 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:
| Rank | Neighborhood | Metro | At a good address | Average (typical address) | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lone Mountain/USF | San Francisco | 85.0% | 84.5% | 85.0% | 83.2% |
| 2 | Mission | San Francisco | 85.0% | 83.8% | 85.0% | 70.6% |
| 3 | Central Richmond | San Francisco | 85.0% | 83.6% | 85.0% | 71.0% |
| 4 | Lorin | San Francisco | 85.0% | 83.4% | 85.0% | 75.6% |
| 5 | South Beach | San Francisco | 85.0% | 83.0% | 85.0% | 72.0% |
| 6 | Elmwood | San Francisco | 85.0% | 82.9% | 85.0% | 71.5% |
| 7 | Western Addition | San Francisco | 85.0% | 82.8% | 85.0% | 57.6% |
| 8 | Haight Ashbury | San Francisco | 85.0% | 82.7% | 85.0% | 59.8% |
| 9 | Nob Hill | San Francisco | 85.0% | 82.6% | 85.0% | 65.6% |
| 10 | Cow Hollow | San Francisco | 85.0% | 82.5% | 85.0% | 63.8% |
Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.
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 San Francisco Would a Convenience Store Make the Most Money?
Where a Convenience Store would make the most money in or around San Francisco 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.
Lone Mountain/USF is ranked #1 for Convenience Store survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 84.5% at a typical address; Thousand Oaks is ranked last of the 107, at 57.3% at a good address and 53.4% 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 Convenience Store in San Francisco requires careful location choice. Across the 107 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 73.9% at a typical address. A high-traffic corner that works well for a coffee shop may be entirely wrong for a specialty retailer.
What Should I Consider When Opening a Convenience Store in or Around San Francisco?
When selecting a location for a Convenience Store in or around San Francisco, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to win. 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. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary: developed in-house over years of research. 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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.
Where in or Around San Francisco Should I Start a Convenience Store?
The neighborhoods with the highest survivability for this business type are Lone Mountain/USF, Mission, and Central Richmond, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Thousand Oaks, Woodside (Concord), and South Hampton. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.
Related Articles:
- Business Survivability Rankings: San Francisco
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: San Francisco
- National City Survivability: Convenience Store
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Convenience Store
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in San Francisco to Open a Convenience Store?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Convenience Store in San Francisco is Lone Mountain/USF, at 85.0% at a good address and 84.5% at a typical address (38 ranked neighborhoods share the 85.0% good-address figure), followed by Mission and Central Richmond. 76 of the 107 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.
The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.
Can a Convenience Store Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in San Francisco?
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 Convenience Store Rankings in San Francisco 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 San Francisco.
Is a Convenience Store a Good Tenant for San Francisco Landlords?
In Lone Mountain/USF, the projected chance that a new Convenience Store lasts two or more years is 84.5% 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 San Francisco
If you own commercial property in San Francisco and are considering a Convenience Store tenant, here is what the data shows: Lone Mountain/USF is ranked first (84.5% at a typical address), Mission second (83.8% at a typical address), and Central Richmond third (83.6% at a typical address). Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.
StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around San Francisco for My Business Overall?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around San Francisco to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: San Francisco.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: San Francisco: See how Convenience Store compares to all other business types in San Francisco
- Best Cities to Open a Convenience Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Convenience Store
- Business Survivability in Lone Mountain/USF, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Mission, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Central Richmond, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for San Francisco are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for San Francisco
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.