What is the best neighborhood in Seattle to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Seattle to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop is Madrona, ranked #1 at 85.0% at a good address and 76.1% at a typical address. 50 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Watch Store or Repair Shop across Seattle's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods in Seattle, the average projected chance that a Watch Store or Repair Shop lasts two or more years is 70.4% at a typical address. Madrona, ranked #1, is at 76.1% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Watch Store or Repair Shop in Seattle?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Seattle for Watch Store or Repair Shop include Uptown (ranked last, at 63.8% at a good address and 56.2% at a typical address), Madison Valley, and First Hill. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Watch Store or Repair 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. Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

Survivability Rankings for Watch Store or Repair Shop in Seattle

Q: Where in Seattle would a Watch Store or Repair 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 Seattle address you are weighing.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Seattle neighborhoods to open a Watch Store or Repair Shop, at a good address, from Madrona (85.0% survival) to Uptown.

September 22, 2026•14 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: Madrona: 85.0% at a good address, 76.1% at a typical address for Watch Store or Repair Shop

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 50 of 94 ranked

Average across the 94 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 70.4% for Watch & Repair Shops

Most challenging area: Uptown: 63.8% at a good address, 56.2% 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 Watch Store or Repair Shop Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Watch Store or Repair Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Watch Store or Repair Shop a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Opening a Watch Store or Repair Shop in Seattle? Our 2026 analysis identifies Madrona as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 85.0% at a good address and 76.1% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 63.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Uptown, at 63.8% at a good address and 56.2% at a typical address. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Seattle to Open a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Madrona ranks #1 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods in and around Seattle for Watch Store or Repair Shop 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	Madrona	Seattle	85.0%	76.1%	85.0%	63.4%
2	Northwest Everett	Seattle	84.6%	81.8%	85.0%	71.5%
3	Riverside	Seattle	84.6%	81.1%	84.6%	74.2%
4	Woodland	Seattle	84.6%	81.0%	84.6%	73.8%
5	Port Gardner	Seattle	84.6%	78.2%	84.6%	57.6%
6	North Queen Anne	Seattle	84.6%	77.5%	85.0%	58.0%
7	Bayside	Seattle	84.6%	77.0%	85.0%	64.8%
8	East Queen Anne	Seattle	84.6%	73.6%	84.6%	51.7%
9	Delta	Seattle	84.1%	79.6%	84.6%	65.2%
10	South Forest Park	Seattle	84.1%	79.1%	85.0%	68.8%

However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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 Seattle Would a Watch Store or Repair Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Watch Store or Repair Shop would make the most money in or around Seattle 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.

Madrona is ranked #1 for Watch Store or Repair Shop survivability, at 85.0% at a good address and 76.1% at a typical address; Uptown is ranked last of the 94, at 63.8% at a good address and 56.2% 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.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening a Watch Store or Repair Shop in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Watch Store or Repair Shop lasts two or more years is 70.4% at a typical address. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Watch Store or Repair Shop in or Around Seattle?

When selecting a location for a Watch Store or Repair Shop in or around Seattle, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. 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 analysis covers businesses in 24 major U.S. metros. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. Every score is produced by our in-house models, trained on 570,000+ real business outcomes. 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

Where in or Around Seattle Should I Start a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

The neighborhoods with the highest survivability for this business type are Madrona, Northwest Everett, and Riverside, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Uptown, Madison Valley, and First Hill. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. 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 Seattle to Open a Watch Store or Repair Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Watch Store or Repair Shop in Seattle is Madrona, at 85.0% at a good address and 76.1% at a typical address, followed by Northwest Everett and Riverside. 50 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

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

Can a Watch Store or Repair Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Seattle?

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 Watch Store or Repair Shop Rankings in Seattle 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 Seattle.

Is a Watch Store or Repair Shop a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?

In Madrona, the projected chance that a new Watch Store or Repair Shop lasts two or more years is 76.1% 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 Watch Store or Repair Shop in Seattle

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Madrona, a Watch Store or Repair Shop has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 76.1% at a typical address. In Northwest Everett, it is 81.8% at a typical address, and in Riverside, 81.1% at a typical address. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

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

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Seattle: See how Watch Store or Repair Shop compares to all other business types in Seattle
Best Cities to Open a Watch Store or Repair Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Watch Store or Repair Shop
Business Survivability in Madrona, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Northwest Everett, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Riverside, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Seattle

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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