Survivability Rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore

2026 ranking of Baltimore neighborhoods to open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant, at a good address, from Curtis Bay (83.6% survival) to Sandtown-Winchester.

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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: Curtis Bay: 83.6% at a good address, 77.8% at a typical address for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 28 of 60 ranked
  • Average across the 60 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 68.2% for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Sandtown-Winchester: 56.2% at a good address, 51.9% 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 Baltimore, Curtis Bay ranks #1 for opening a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 77.8% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 83.6% and its lowest at 60.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Sandtown-Winchester, at 56.2% at a good address and 51.9% at a typical address. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Baltimore to Open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

Curtis Bay ranks #1 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods in and around Baltimore for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Curtis BayBaltimore83.6%77.8%83.6%60.2%
2Cherry HillBaltimore83.1%77.5%84.0%66.4%
3Howard ParkBaltimore83.1%73.9%83.6%57.9%
4CantonBaltimore82.9%77.8%83.6%69.2%
5BrooklynBaltimore82.8%78.5%84.0%62.4%
6MontebelloBaltimore82.5%79.4%82.6%71.8%
7CedmontBaltimore82.2%72.5%83.1%58.8%
8Hamilton HillsBaltimore82.2%71.3%83.1%54.8%
9Morrell ParkBaltimore81.8%74.3%83.1%54.8%
10Cross CountryBaltimore81.8%73.4%82.2%58.8%

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. 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 →

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 Baltimore Would a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant would make the most money in or around Baltimore 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.

Curtis Bay is ranked #1 for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 77.8% at a typical address; Sandtown-Winchester is ranked last of the 60, at 56.2% at a good address and 51.9% 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.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across the 60 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Japanese / Sushi Restaurant lasts two or more years is 68.2% 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in or Around Baltimore?

When selecting a location for a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in or around Baltimore, 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. StreetSpring's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. 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. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

Where in or Around Baltimore Should I Start a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Curtis Bay, Cherry Hill, and Howard Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Sandtown-Winchester, Broadway East, and Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Baltimore to Open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore is Curtis Bay, at 83.6% at a good address and 77.8% at a typical address, followed by Cherry Hill and Howard Park. 28 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Can a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Baltimore?

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 averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Rankings in Baltimore 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 Baltimore.

Is a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?

In Curtis Bay, the projected chance that a new Japanese / Sushi Restaurant lasts two or more years is 77.8% at a typical address and 83.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant tenant in Curtis Bay, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 77.8% at a typical address. Cherry Hill is at 77.5% at a typical address, and Howard Park at 73.9% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

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

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

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

  • Business Survivability Rankings: Baltimore: See how Japanese / Sushi Restaurant compares to all other business types in Baltimore
  • Best Cities to Open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant
  • Business Survivability in Curtis Bay, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Cherry Hill, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Howard Park, Baltimore: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Baltimore

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