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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Vietnamese Restaurant is Winter Hill, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address. 15 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant across Boston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods in Boston, the average projected chance that a Vietnamese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.8% at a typical address. Winter Hill, ranked #1, is at 80.5% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Vietnamese Restaurant in Boston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Boston for Vietnamese Restaurant include Beacon Hill (ranked last, at 58.4% at a good address and 53.3% at a typical address), Back Bay, and Chinatown. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

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 analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant in Boston

Q: Where in Boston would a Vietnamese Restaurant 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 Boston address you are weighing.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open a Vietnamese Restaurant, at a good address, from Winter Hill (84.0% survival) to Beacon Hill.

April 24, 2026•13 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: Winter Hill: 84.0% at a good address, 80.5% at a typical address for Vietnamese Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 15 of 52 ranked

Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.8% for Vietnamese Restaurants

Most challenging area: Beacon Hill: 58.4% at a good address, 53.3% 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 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

Winter Hill leads Boston's 2026 survivability rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 61.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Beacon Hill, at 58.4% at a good address and 53.3% at a typical address. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Boston to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Winter Hill ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Vietnamese Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% 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	Winter Hill	Boston	84.0%	80.5%	84.0%	61.0%
2	Davis Square	Boston	83.9%	79.0%	84.0%	61.0%
3	Porter Square	Boston	83.7%	79.5%	84.0%	67.4%
4	Ball Square	Boston	83.7%	77.9%	84.0%	56.6%
5	Central Hill	Boston	83.6%	81.0%	84.0%	67.8%
6	Magoun Square	Boston	83.6%	80.7%	83.6%	66.0%
7	Teele Square	Boston	83.6%	80.6%	83.6%	73.6%
8	North Cambridge	Boston	83.6%	76.9%	84.0%	48.9%
9	East Somerville	Boston	83.6%	76.5%	84.0%	58.8%
10	The Port	Boston	82.8%	67.0%	84.0%	48.0%

Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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 Boston Would a Vietnamese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Vietnamese Restaurant would make the most money in or around Boston 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.

Winter Hill is ranked #1 for Vietnamese Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address; Beacon Hill is ranked last of the 52, at 58.4% at a good address and 53.3% 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 Vietnamese Restaurant in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Vietnamese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.8% 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 Vietnamese Restaurant in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for a Vietnamese Restaurant in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can 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. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. 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. 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 Boston Should I Start a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Winter Hill, Davis Square, and Porter Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and Chinatown. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Vietnamese Restaurant in Boston is Winter Hill, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address, followed by Davis Square and Porter Square. 15 of the 52 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 Vietnamese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Boston?

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. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Vietnamese Restaurant Rankings in Boston 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 Boston.

Is a Vietnamese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Winter Hill, the projected chance that a new Vietnamese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.5% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Vietnamese Restaurant in Boston

If you own commercial property in Boston and are considering a Vietnamese Restaurant tenant, here is what the data shows: Winter Hill is ranked first (80.5% at a typical address), Davis Square second (79.0% at a typical address), and Porter Square third (79.5% at a typical address). Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Boston: See how Vietnamese Restaurant compares to all other business types in Boston
Best Cities to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant
Business Survivability in Winter Hill, Boston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Davis Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Porter Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

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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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