Survivability Rankings for Chinese Restaurant in Houston
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Houston to open a Chinese Restaurant, from Pleasantville Area (83% survival) to B...
By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: September 2026 | Methodology
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- #1 Neighborhood: Pleasantville Area: 83% average survivability for Chinese Restaurant
- Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 57 of 57 analyzed
- City-wide average: 79% for Chinese Restaurants
- Most challenging area: Braeburn at 76%
- Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~8.7% more expected revenue in Pleasantville Area
- Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Chinese Restaurant Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Chinese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Chinese Restaurant a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Houston to open a Chinese Restaurant is Pleasantville Area with 83% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in Pleasantville Area at 78%. The worst neighborhoods include Braeburn with 76% average chance. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Houston to Open a Chinese Restaurant?
Pleasantville Area ranks #1 of 57 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Houston for Chinese Restaurant survivability, with a 83% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:
| Rank | Neighborhood | At a good address | Average Locations | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasantville Area | 84.0% | 80.0% to 84.0% | 83.0% to 84.0% | 78.0% to 79.0% |
| 2 | South Acres/Crestmont Park | 84.0% | 79.0% to 83.0% | 83.0% to 84.0% | 75.0% to 76.0% |
| 3 | Central Southwest | 84.0% | 78.0% to 83.0% | 83.0% to 84.0% | 73.0% to 75.0% |
| 4 | Addicks Park Ten | 83.5% | 79.0% to 84.0% | 83.0% to 84.0% | 73.0% to 75.0% |
| 5 | Denver Harbor/Port Houston | 83.5% | 78.0% to 83.0% | 83.0% to 84.0% | 75.0% to 77.0% |
| 6 | East Little York/Homestead | 83.5% | 77.0% to 82.0% | 83.0% to 84.0% | 73.0% to 75.0% |
| 7 | Carverdale | 83.1% | 79.0% to 84.0% | 83.0% to 84.0% | 77.0% to 79.0% |
| 8 | Willow Meadows/Willowbend Area | 83.1% | 79.0% to 84.0% | 83.0% to 84.0% | 75.0% to 77.0% |
| 9 | Willowbrook | 83.1% | 78.0% to 82.0% | 83.0% to 84.0% | 76.0% to 78.0% |
| 10 | Clear Lake | 83.1% | 77.0% to 82.0% | 83.0% to 84.0% | 72.0% to 74.0% |
These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.
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 Houston Would a Chinese Restaurant Make the Most Money?
In Pleasantville Area, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~8.7% more than the average location in or around Houston.
On the other hand, in Braeburn, the worst possible location could result in making ~8.3% less than the average location in the city.
No amount of marketing or capital can compensate for a poorly chosen location. Opening a Chinese Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across 57 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Chinese Restaurant is 79% for lasting more than 2 years, due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.
What Should I Consider When Opening a Chinese Restaurant in or Around Houston?
When selecting a location for a Chinese Restaurant in or around Houston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score matters more than any other single metric when predicting business outcomes. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Our data shows that businesses in moderately competitive clusters survive longer than isolated storefronts on average. Our prediction system is built from scratch using proprietary data pipelines and validated against actual business lifecycles. 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. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.
Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Chinese Restaurant?
Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Pleasantville Area, South Acres/Crestmont Park, and Central Southwest, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Braeburn, Westwood, and Gulfton. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.
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- Business Survivability Rankings: Houston
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- National City Survivability: Chinese Restaurant
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Chinese Restaurant
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Chinese Restaurant?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Chinese Restaurant in Houston is Pleasantville Area with 83% average survivability, followed by South Acres/Crestmont Park and Central Southwest. 57 of 57 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 Chinese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Houston?
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. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Chinese Restaurant Rankings in Houston 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 Houston.
Is a Chinese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?
In Pleasantville Area, StreetSpring forecasts a 80.0% to 84.0% average chance for a new Chinese 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 Chinese Restaurant in Houston
Should you rent your storefront to a Chinese Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Pleasantville Area offers the strongest outlook at 80.0% to 84.0% average survivability, followed by South Acres/Crestmont Park at 79.0% to 83.0%, and Central Southwest at 78.0% to 83.0%. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Houston for My Business Overall?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Houston to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Houston.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Houston: See how Chinese Restaurant compares to all other business types in Houston
- Best Cities to Open a Chinese Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Chinese Restaurant
- Business Survivability in Pleasantville Area, Houston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in South Acres/Crestmont Park, Houston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Central Southwest, Houston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Houston are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Houston
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.