What is the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Vietnamese Restaurant is Canton, with 80% average survivability. 23 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Vietnamese Restaurant make in the best vs. average Baltimore neighborhood?

In Canton, the best possible Vietnamese Restaurant location in Baltimore offers approximately 5.8% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 6.7% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant in Baltimore?

The city-wide average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant across Baltimore is 78% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Canton substantially outperform this average, reaching 80%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Vietnamese Restaurant in Baltimore?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Baltimore for Vietnamese Restaurant include Old Town with 76% average survival chance, Glen Burnie, and Westfield. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Vietnamese Restaurant 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's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant in Baltimore

Q: Can a Vietnamese Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Baltimore?

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. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Baltimore to open a Vietnamese Restaurant, from Canton (80% survival) to Old Town...

August 31, 2026•13 min read

By Bobby Koons | Last reviewed: August 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Canton — 80% average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 23 of 23 analyzed

City-wide average: 78% for Vietnamese Restaurants

Most challenging area: Old Town at 76%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~5.8% more expected revenue in Canton

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Baltimore to open a Vietnamese Restaurant is Canton with 80% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 82% and the most challenging locations in Canton at 79%. The worst neighborhoods include Old Town with 76% average chance. 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 Baltimore to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Canton ranks #1 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Baltimore for Vietnamese Restaurant survivability, with a 80% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Canton	80.0% – 82.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 80.0%
2	Eastwood	84.0% – 84.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
3	Kresson	81.0% – 83.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
4	Greektown	83.0% – 84.0%	78.0% – 80.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
5	Towson	84.0% – 84.0%	78.0% – 80.0%	74.0% – 75.0%
6	Beechfield	84.0% – 84.0%	78.0% – 79.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
7	Oaklee	83.0% – 84.0%	78.0% – 79.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
8	Cedonia	84.0% – 84.0%	78.0% – 79.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
9	Idlewood	81.0% – 83.0%	78.0% – 79.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
10	Medford	79.0% – 80.0%	78.0% – 79.0%	76.0% – 78.0%

A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. 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 Vietnamese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Canton, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~5.8% more than the average location in or around Baltimore.

On the other hand, in Old Town, the worst possible location could result in making ~6.7% less than the average location in the city.

Our data consistently shows that location accounts for more variance in outcomes than any other single factor. Opening a Vietnamese Restaurant in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across 23 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Vietnamese Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. What makes a location ideal varies by business type — foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Vietnamese Restaurant in or Around Baltimore?

When selecting a location for a Vietnamese Restaurant in or around Baltimore, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Among all factors in our model, Revenue Capture Score carries the most weight in determining long-term survivability. 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. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. 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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Where in or Around Baltimore Should I Start a Vietnamese Restaurant?

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Canton, Eastwood, and Kresson, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Old Town, Glen Burnie, and Westfield. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly — the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Baltimore to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Vietnamese Restaurant in Baltimore is Canton with 80% average survivability, followed by Eastwood and Kresson. 23 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Can a Vietnamese 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 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 Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?

In Canton, StreetSpring forecasts a 79.0% – 81.0% average chance for a new Vietnamese Restaurant to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Vietnamese Restaurant in Baltimore

Should you rent your storefront to a Vietnamese Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Canton offers the strongest outlook at 79.0% – 81.0% average survivability, followed by Eastwood at 79.0% – 81.0%, and Kresson at 79.0% – 80.0%. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

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

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.

**How we benchmark:** BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release reports **50.0% 5-year survival** for the Accommodation, Food Services sector, which includes Vietnamese Restaurants. StreetSpring's Baltimore model — which incorporates competitive density, traffic patterns, and rent dynamics — gives Vietnamese Restaurants an average **81% chance of lasting two or more years** across the city.

Visual Data

Column-bar chart of Baltimore business subtypes — top, middle, and bottom of the survivability spread. — Vertical bars showing the survivability spread across business subtypes in Baltimore — top 3, middle 3, and bottom 3 picked to show the full distribution.

Dot plot of Baltimore business subtypes — top, middle, and bottom of the survivability distribution. — Top, middle, and bottom business subtypes in Baltimore by survivability score. Kosher Restaurant leads at 83; Fish & Chips trails at 47. Tiered contrast shows full spread, not just the winners.

Business Survivability Rankings: Baltimore — See how Vietnamese Restaurant compares to all other business types in Baltimore
Best Cities to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant
Business Survivability in Canton, Baltimore — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Eastwood, Baltimore — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Kresson, 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 static ranges shown here.

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