Survivability Rankings for Korean Restaurant in Houston
StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Korean Restaurant, at a good address, from Midtown (84.0% survival) to Medical Center Area.
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: Midtown: 84.0% at a good address, 80.9% at a typical address for Korean Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 39 of 57 ranked
- Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.8% for Korean Restaurants
- Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 75.4% at a good address, 64.1% 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 →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Korean Restaurant Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Korean Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Korean Restaurant a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Opening a Korean Restaurant in Houston? Our 2026 analysis identifies Midtown as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 60.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 75.4% at a good address and 64.1% 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 Houston to Open a Korean Restaurant?
Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Korean 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 | Midtown | Houston | 84.0% | 80.9% | 84.0% | 60.2% |
| 2 | Neartown/Montrose | Houston | 84.0% | 78.9% | 84.0% | 59.7% |
| 3 | Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley | Houston | 83.6% | 77.9% | 84.0% | 56.1% |
| 4 | Sharpstown | Houston | 83.6% | 77.3% | 84.0% | 55.6% |
| 5 | Greater Heights | Houston | 83.6% | 76.6% | 84.0% | 48.4% |
| 6 | Gulfton | Houston | 83.6% | 76.4% | 84.0% | 54.8% |
| 7 | Greater Eastwood | Houston | 83.6% | 73.8% | 84.0% | 49.8% |
| 8 | Spring Branch West | Houston | 83.4% | 75.5% | 84.0% | 56.6% |
| 9 | Greater Uptown | Houston | 83.4% | 72.3% | 84.0% | 48.0% |
| 10 | Fourth Ward | Houston | 83.2% | 77.8% | 84.0% | 67.4% |
Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.
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 Houston Would a Korean Restaurant Make the Most Money?
Where a Korean Restaurant would make the most money in or around Houston 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.
Midtown is ranked #1 for Korean Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 75.4% at a good address and 64.1% 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.
Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Korean Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Korean Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.8% at a typical address. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.
What Should I Consider When Opening a Korean Restaurant in or Around Houston?
When selecting a location for a Korean Restaurant in or around Houston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S. 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. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.
Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Korean Restaurant?
For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, Greater Inwood, and Greater Fondren Southwest. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.
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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Korean Restaurant?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Korean Restaurant in Houston is Midtown, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Neartown/Montrose and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley. 39 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.
StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.
Can a Korean 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. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Korean 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 Korean Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?
In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Korean Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.9% 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 Korean Restaurant in Houston
From a risk-assessment perspective, a Korean Restaurant tenant in Midtown, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 80.9% at a typical address. Neartown/Montrose is at 78.9% at a typical address, and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley at 77.9% at a typical address. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.
StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.
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 Korean Restaurant compares to all other business types in Houston
- Best Cities to Open a Korean Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Korean Restaurant
- Business Survivability in Midtown, Houston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Neartown/Montrose, Houston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, 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.
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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.