Business Survivability in Logan Square, Chicago
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Logan Square is an Italian Restaurant with a ~87% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average.
Quick Summary
- Best business: an Italian Restaurant in Logan Square (~87% average survival rate, ~89% at best locations)
- Neighborhood rank: #69 across all neighborhoods in and around Chicago
- Neighborhood average: ~79% two-year survival across all business types
- Rankings updated quarterly with latest market data
- Detailed methodology
Last reviewed: May 4, 2026 by Bobby Koons, StreetSpring founder — updated weekly
In this article:
- Summary
- Is Logan Square a good place to start a business?
- How to find the best location
- Best businesses to open
- How much money could a business make?
- What businesses should open next?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Summary
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Logan Square is an Italian Restaurant with a ~87% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average, with the best locations offering a ~89% chance; next is a Filipino Restaurant with a ~87% chance, followed by a Brunch Restaurant with a ~87% chance.
How business-friendly is Logan Square right now?
Logan Square holds the #69 position in and around Chicago for new business survivability, averaging ~79% across all analyzed business types.
- Strong business types at their best-match addresses in Logan Square consistently score ~2% higher than the overall neighborhood survivability average.
- Still, those same business types at weaker addresses in Logan Square can score well below the neighborhood mean. Even the most viable concept here requires the right address to reach its potential.
- StreetSpring's model incorporates Logan Square's 9.5% vacancy rate as a direct input: higher vacancy concentrations suppress foot traffic and reduce survivability for nearby businesses.
Employment and vacancy figures sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
Where in Logan Square should you open a business?
The right address in Logan Square can mean a 20-point survivability difference from an average one — StreetSpring identifies exactly which addresses are worth pursuing. This is the address StreetSpring's 2026 analysis recommends most strongly for an Italian Restaurant in Logan Square:
Walking the neighborhood: what to look for
The highlighted area represents the address in Logan Square that StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks highest for an Italian Restaurant survivability. Neighborhood-level averages are a starting point — the exact address will determine your actual survivability score. StreetSpring's scoring incorporates 100 inputs, including competitive quality and density, projected consumer spending, Revenue Capture Score, and mobility data.
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What kinds of businesses thrive in Logan Square?
#1-5: Highest Survivability in Logan Square
- Italian Restaurant — ~86%–~89% survivability range, with an average of ~87% across Logan Square.
- Opening a Filipino Restaurant in Logan Square shows ~87% average survivability. Top locations reach ~89%; lower-end sites show ~85%.
- Brunch Restaurant (Ranked #3): ~87% average in Logan Square. Best-case storefronts: ~89%. Challenging locations: ~85%.
- Kosher Restaurant is ranked #4 for top businesses to open in Logan Square: ~87% chance on average, best at ~89%, challenging at ~85%.
- Singaporean Restaurant — ~85%–~89% survivability range, with an average of ~87% across Logan Square.
#6-10: Strong Performers in Logan Square
- Opening an American Restaurant in Logan Square shows ~87% average survivability. Top locations reach ~88%; lower-end sites show ~85%.
- Ukrainian Restaurant (Ranked #7): ~87% average in Logan Square. Best-case storefronts: ~89%. Challenging locations: ~85%.
- Bangladeshi Restaurant is ranked #8 for top businesses to open in Logan Square: ~87% chance on average, best at ~89%, challenging at ~85%.
- South American Restaurant — ~85%–~89% survivability range, with an average of ~87% across Logan Square.
- Opening a Deli in Logan Square shows ~87% average survivability. Top locations reach ~88%; lower-end sites show ~85%.
Top 3 Compared Nationally
- Filipino Restaurant — See how this compares to other cities →
- Brunch Restaurant — See how this compares to other cities →
The revenue potential of a Logan Square location
Best location vs. average location
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, choosing a high-performing site for your concept in Logan Square could lead to you making ~2% more than if you selected an average location, and ~3% more than if you selected one of the worst locations.
How StreetSpring calculates location value
- No two business types have identical location needs; survivability scores reflect these differences at the address level.
- Site selection is the highest-leverage decision most entrepreneurs make — it sets every other variable in motion.
- Businesses in high-scoring locations consistently outperform those in average or low-scoring sites.
- Our address-level scoring shows the exact survivability odds for over 700 business types at any given storefront.
The biggest opportunity gaps in Logan Square
The top businesses to open next in Logan Square:
- Italian Restaurants — ~87% average survival rate, up to ~89% at best locations
- Filipino Restaurants — ~87% average survival rate
- Brunch Restaurants — ~87% average survival rate
Neighborhood-level averages are a starting point — the exact address will determine your actual survivability score. Our models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Logan Square's employment rate (95.1%) and vacancy rate (9.5%) together define the economic context that StreetSpring's model uses to score survivability for each business type at each address. Survivability scores are recalculated weekly as new competitors open and spending patterns shift — visit StreetSpring to see the current score for any open location in Logan Square right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about opening a business in Logan Square.
What type of business should you rent your Logan Square storefront to?
If you own commercial space in Logan Square, StreetSpring's 2026 data points to Italian Restaurants, Filipino Restaurants, and Brunch Restaurants as the tenant types with the strongest projected longevity at this location.
- Site selection is the highest-leverage decision most entrepreneurs make — it sets every other variable in motion.
- Our address-level scoring shows the exact survivability odds for over 700 business types at any given storefront. StreetSpring allows property owners to evaluate any address against 700+ tenant types — so you can prioritize the categories that score highest at your specific location.
Related: See How Landlord Representatives in Chicago Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Should you rent your Logan Square storefront to an Italian Restaurant?
According to our 2026 survivability model, an Italian Restaurant leads all business categories for Logan Square landlords — ~89% at the best addresses and ~86% at the most challenging ones in this neighborhood.
- Our address-level scoring shows the exact survivability odds for over 700 business types at any given storefront.
What should I consider when opening a business in Logan Square?
The Survivability Score for your specific address in Logan Square is the most reliable signal you have before signing a lease — prioritize it above foot traffic estimates and demographic summaries.
- Where survivability is highest, Revenue Capture Score is invariably strong — the two are tightly correlated across every business type we've analyzed.
- StreetSpring's forecasting tools are purpose-built for commercial location decisions and are not available through any publicly accessible data source.
- StreetSpring's live survivability scores are available for free — check your specific address now.
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StreetSpring's AI platform has studied businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans, giving its predictions a scale of validation unmatched in site-selection tools. Aggregated survivability rankings for Chicago are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
How seasonality plays out here
| Area to check | What can go wrong | How to de-risk it |
|---|---|---|
| Lease term | Locking into 7-10 years without break clauses, then needing to relocate after year 2. | Negotiate a relocation or termination clause. Confirm assignment + sublease rights are in writing. |
| Foot traffic seasonality | Looking at a peak-summer Tuesday and assuming year-round volume. | Walk the block at 3 different times across 2 different weeks. Ask neighboring tenants for their slow-season % drop. |
| Outdoor seating / sidewalk use | Signing assuming you can add patio seating, then learning the city requires a separate sidewalk-cafe permit with long lead times. | Check the city's sidewalk-cafe permit process up front. Confirm landlord allows outdoor build-out in the lease language. |
Full dataset for Chicago: /resources/data/chicago-survivability-scores-2026.csv — includes all business subtypes, all neighborhoods, survivability scores, and tier assignments. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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More Questions About This Location
Beyond the general FAQ — data-anchored answers for this specific location.
How does income in Logan Square compare to the rest of Chicago?
Logan Square's median household income ($112K) is above the Chicago metro median ($103K) by approximately $9K. Income is close to the metro median, so business-type fit depends more on local demographics and competition.
Does Logan Square's education level matter for picking a business type?
ACS data shows 53% of adults in Logan Square with a bachelor's degree or higher, versus the metro median of 52%. Education attainment is close to the metro median, so business-type signals come more from income and density.
Is Logan Square mostly renters or owners?
Home ownership in Logan Square is approximately 35%, versus the Chicago metro median of 45%. The ownership profile is typical for the metro.
What's the typical household size in Logan Square, and what does it tell us?
ACS data puts average household size in Logan Square at 2.2, compared to 2.3 across Chicago. Household composition is close to the metro average.
Is Logan Square's population younger or older than the Chicago average?
ACS data puts Logan Square's median age at 33, compared to the Chicago metro median of 37. That's younger by 4 years — A younger profile tends to drive demand for nightlife, fitness, and casual dining over family-oriented services.