Survivability Rankings for Pakistani Restaurant in Houston

2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Pakistani Restaurant, at a good address, from Midtown (84.0% survival) to Medical Center Area.

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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 Pakistani Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 40 of 57 ranked
  • Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.8% for Pakistani Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 74.9% at a good address, 63.6% 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 →

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Summary

Opening a Pakistani 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 74.9% at a good address and 63.6% 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 Pakistani Restaurant?

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Pakistani 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:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1MidtownHouston84.0%80.9%84.0%60.2%
2Neartown/MontroseHouston84.0%78.9%84.0%59.7%
3Gulfgate Riverview/Pine ValleyHouston83.6%78.0%84.0%56.1%
4SharpstownHouston83.6%77.2%84.0%55.6%
5Greater HeightsHouston83.6%76.6%84.0%48.4%
6GulftonHouston83.6%76.3%84.0%55.2%
7Greater EastwoodHouston83.6%73.7%83.6%49.8%
8Spring Branch WestHouston83.4%75.4%84.0%56.6%
9WillowbrookHouston83.2%75.7%84.0%56.6%
10Greater UptownHouston83.2%72.1%84.0%48.0%

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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 Pakistani Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Pakistani 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 Pakistani 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 74.9% at a good address and 63.6% 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.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening a Pakistani Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Pakistani Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.8% at a typical address. Two businesses on the same block can have very different survivability scores depending on their category.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Pakistani Restaurant in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for a Pakistani 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 draw from one of the most comprehensive commercial real estate datasets ever assembled. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary: developed in-house over years of research. 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. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.


Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Pakistani Restaurant?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, Greater Fondren Southwest, and Greater Inwood. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Pakistani Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Pakistani 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. 40 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.


Can a Pakistani 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. 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 Pakistani 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 Pakistani Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Pakistani 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 Pakistani Restaurant in Houston

If you own commercial property in Houston and are considering a Pakistani Restaurant tenant, here is what the data shows: Midtown is ranked first (80.9% at a typical address), Neartown/Montrose second (78.9% at a typical address), and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley third (78.0% at a typical address). Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

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.


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 figures shown here.