Business Survivability in Fishkorn, Detroit
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Fishkorn is an Ukrainian Restaurant with a ~83% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average.
Quick Summary
- Best business: an Ukrainian Restaurant in Fishkorn (~83% average survival rate, ~85% at best locations)
- Neighborhood rank: #27 across all neighborhoods in and around Detroit
- Neighborhood average: ~73% two-year survival across all business types
- Rankings updated quarterly with latest market data
- Detailed methodology
Last reviewed: April 27, 2026 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
In this article:
- Summary
- Is Fishkorn 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 Fishkorn is an Ukrainian Restaurant with a ~83% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average, with the best locations offering a ~85% chance; next is a Kosher Restaurant with a ~82% chance, followed by an American Restaurant with a ~82% chance.
Is Fishkorn a good place to start a business?
In Detroit's neighborhood survivability rankings, Fishkorn comes in at #27, with an average Survivability Score of ~73% across all business types.
- Best-case locations for the top business types in Fishkorn produce survivability scores ~3% above the neighborhood-wide average.
- Even so, the weakest addresses in Fishkorn for those same business types can underperform considerably. StreetSpring's address-level scoring exists precisely to identify which specific storefronts make the difference.
- The 18.9% commercial vacancy rate in Fishkorn is a leading indicator of the neighborhood's business health; StreetSpring factors this directly into each business type's survivability score.
Employment and vacancy figures sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
How can you find the best location to open a business in Fishkorn?
StreetSpring's Fishkorn data goes block by block — not just neighborhood averages — so you know which specific storefront gives your concept the strongest foundation. According to StreetSpring's 2026 data, this is the optimal address for an Ukrainian Restaurant in Fishkorn:
The locations that show up in our top-10 lists
The highlighted area represents the address in Fishkorn that StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks highest for an Ukrainian Restaurant survivability. StreetSpring's survivability scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. StreetSpring's scoring incorporates 100 inputs, including competitive quality and density, projected consumer spending, Revenue Capture Score, and mobility data.
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Which business types have the highest survivability in Fishkorn?
#1-5: Highest Survivability in Fishkorn
- Ukrainian Restaurant is ranked #1 for top businesses to open in Fishkorn: ~83% chance on average, best at ~85%, challenging at ~81%.
- Kosher Restaurant — ~80%–~84% survivability range, with an average of ~82% across Fishkorn.
- Opening an American Restaurant in Fishkorn shows ~82% average survivability. Top locations reach ~83%; lower-end sites show ~80%.
- Polish Restaurant (Ranked #4): ~81% average in Fishkorn. Best-case storefronts: ~82%. Challenging locations: ~79%.
- Indian Restaurant is ranked #5 for top businesses to open in Fishkorn: ~80% chance on average, best at ~83%, challenging at ~78%.
#6-10: Strong Performers in Fishkorn
- Russian Restaurant — ~79%–~82% survivability range, with an average of ~80% across Fishkorn.
- Opening a Brunch Restaurant in Fishkorn shows ~78% average survivability. Top locations reach ~81%; lower-end sites show ~76%.
- Sri Lankan Restaurant (Ranked #8): ~78% average in Fishkorn. Best-case storefronts: ~80%. Challenging locations: ~76%.
- Diner is ranked #9 for top businesses to open in Fishkorn: ~78% chance on average, best at ~80%, challenging at ~76%.
- Salad Shop — ~75%–~79% survivability range, with an average of ~78% across Fishkorn.
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What revenue can a Fishkorn business expect?
Best location vs. average location
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, going with one of the top-scoring locations in the neighborhood rather than an average one in Fishkorn could lead to you making ~3% more than if you selected an average location, and ~5% more than if you selected one of the worst locations.
How StreetSpring calculates location value
- Every business type has unique location requirements that must be considered.
- Survivability data consistently shows location accounts for more variance in business outcomes than any other controllable factor.
- Survivability Score is not just a survival metric — it's a revenue predictor, and the higher the score, the stronger the long-term financial outlook.
- StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.
Which business types are most underserved in Fishkorn?
The top businesses to open next in Fishkorn:
- Ukrainian Restaurants — ~83% average survival rate, up to ~85% at best locations
- Kosher Restaurants — ~82% average survival rate
- American Restaurants — ~82% average survival rate
StreetSpring's survivability scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. StreetSpring has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business outcomes across major U.S. metros. Fishkorn's employment rate (89.0%) and vacancy rate (18.9%) together define the economic context that StreetSpring's model uses to score survivability for each business type at each address. New competitors open and close every week, changing the survivability landscape for every address in Fishkorn. StreetSpring's weekly updates mean you can always see the current score for any available storefront.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about opening a business in Fishkorn.
What type of business should you rent your Fishkorn storefront to?
According to StreetSpring's 2026 data, the strongest tenant types for a storefront in Fishkorn are Ukrainian Restaurants, Kosher Restaurants, and American Restaurants.
- Survivability data consistently shows location accounts for more variance in business outcomes than any other controllable factor.
- StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site. Landlords can use StreetSpring to match their exact address to the tenant types most likely to stay open and paying rent for 2+ years.
Related: See How Landlord Representatives in Detroit Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Should you rent your Fishkorn storefront to an Ukrainian Restaurant?
The data shows an Ukrainian Restaurant is the safest long-term bet for a Fishkorn storefront. Top locations reach ~85% survivability; the least favorable addresses in this neighborhood score around ~81%.
- StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.
What should I consider when opening a business in Fishkorn?
StreetSpring's Survivability Score for your Fishkorn address is the clearest forward-looking indicator of whether your business will be operating two years from now — make it the first number you check.
- Revenue Capture is where competition meets spending — and it's the number that matters most when choosing a location.
- No third-party scoring system produces these results — every prediction is generated by StreetSpring's own analytical models.
- No subscription required: access the current survivability score for any Fishkorn address through StreetSpring's free tool.
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Using predictive analytics, StreetSpring helps entrepreneurs and landlords make smarter location decisions. Aggregated survivability rankings for Detroit are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The hidden costs of operating in this neighborhood
| Consideration | Common pitfall | What to verify before signing |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Permits & licensing | Assuming a 30-day permit timeline, hitting 90+ days, paying rent on a non-operating storefront. | Call the local zoning office before signing. Confirm your use is already permitted; if not, factor a 2-3 month variance timeline. |
| Build-out budget | Underestimating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing — the "hidden" 30-50% of build-out cost. | Get 3 quotes from licensed contractors and pad budget by +20% for surprises. Confirm landlord TI allowance in writing. |
Full dataset for Detroit: /resources/data/detroit-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
Local-context questions, answered with neighborhood-specific numbers.
How does the median age in Fishkorn compare to the Detroit metro?
The median age in Fishkorn is 30, younger by the Detroit metro median (40) by 9 years. A younger profile tends to drive demand for nightlife, fitness, and casual dining over family-oriented services.
How many people live in Fishkorn?
Approximately 25.8K people live in Fishkorn, which puts it in the upper-middle range among Detroit neighborhoods. The resident base is healthy — most retail and service business types have viable demand.
How educated is the population in Fishkorn?
Approximately 15% of Fishkorn adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 28% across the Detroit metro. Lower education attainment shifts demand toward value retail, services, and everyday needs.
What's the national survival baseline for businesses by sector?
BLS publishes 5-year cohort survival rates by industry. For sectors StreetSpring covers, the range is 47.8-61.8% — Active Life low, Health & Medical high, Restaurants and Retail in the middle around 47.9-50%. Location-specific factors drive most of the variance around these baselines.