Business Survivability in Chatsworth, Los Angeles
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Chatsworth is a Veterinary Clinic with a ~82% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average.
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- Best business: a Veterinary Clinic in Chatsworth (~82% average survival rate, ~88% at best locations)
- Neighborhood rank: #4 across all neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles
- Neighborhood average: ~78% two-year survival across all business types
- Coverage: This ranking carries one row per business type and neighborhood. Its score is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, averaged across the price points StreetSpring scores separately in the tool (most types have 5). The 10 business types here are base types; the tool offers 500+ business types, counting each type at each of its price points.
- Rankings updated quarterly with latest market data
- Detailed methodology
Last reviewed: September 2026 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
In this article:
- Summary
- Is Chatsworth 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 Chatsworth is a Veterinary Clinic with a ~82% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average, with the best locations offering a ~88% chance; next is a Steakhouse with a 79.58% chance, followed by a Hot Pot Restaurant with a 79.14% chance.
Is Chatsworth a good place to start a business?
Chatsworth holds the #4 position in and around Los Angeles for new business survivability, averaging ~78% across all analyzed business types.
- At the strongest addresses in Chatsworth, the most viable business types score ~19% higher than the average survivability rate across all locations.
- That said, the same business types at the worst-fit addresses in Chatsworth can drop substantially below average. The survivability gap between the best and worst addresses in a single neighborhood can be 20 points or more.
- Chatsworth's 3.7% commercial vacancy rate signals the current availability of storefronts and shapes the competitive environment that survivability scores reflect.
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 Chatsworth?
StreetSpring's Chatsworth data goes block by block — not just neighborhood averages — so you know which specific storefront gives your concept the strongest foundation. StreetSpring's 2026 model ranks this area #1 in Chatsworth for a Veterinary Clinic:
StreetSpring's 2026 model identifies this area as the highest-survivability location for a Veterinary Clinic in Chatsworth. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. The model evaluates hundreds of factors — from primary and secondary competition to forecasted spend, site accessibility, and local market share potential.
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What are the best businesses to open in Chatsworth?
| # | Business type | Chance of lasting two or more years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterinary Clinic | 82.25% |
| 2 | Steakhouse | 79.58% |
| 3 | Hot Pot Restaurant | 79.14% |
| 4 | Hawaiian Restaurant | 78.99% |
| 5 | Grocery Store | 76.60% |
| 6 | Smoke Shop | 76.41% |
| 7 | Gym | 76.32% |
| 8 | Liquor Store | 76.07% |
| 9 | Coffee Shop | 74.90% |
| 10 | Seafood Restaurant | 74.14% |
#1-5: Highest Survivability in Chatsworth
- Veterinary Clinic — ~76%–~88% survivability range, with an average of 82.25% across Chatsworth.
- Opening a Steakhouse in Chatsworth shows 79.58% average survivability. Top locations reach ~84%; lower-end sites show ~74%.
- Hot Pot Restaurant (Ranked #3): 79.14% average in Chatsworth. Best-case storefronts: ~84%. Challenging locations: ~74%.
- Hawaiian Restaurant is ranked #4 for top businesses to open in Chatsworth: 78.99% chance on average, best at ~84%, challenging at ~74%.
- Grocery Store — ~69%–~83% survivability range, with an average of 76.60% across Chatsworth.
#6-10: Strong Performers in Chatsworth
- Opening a Smoke Shop in Chatsworth shows 76.41% average survivability. Top locations reach ~81%; lower-end sites show ~71%.
- Gym (Ranked #7): 76.32% average in Chatsworth. Best-case storefronts: ~80%. Challenging locations: ~70%.
- Liquor Store is ranked #8 for top businesses to open in Chatsworth: 76.07% chance on average, best at ~82%, challenging at ~68%.
- Coffee Shop — ~68%–~81% survivability range, with an average of 74.90% across Chatsworth.
- Opening a Seafood Restaurant in Chatsworth shows 74.14% average survivability. Top locations reach ~81%; lower-end sites show ~67%.
Top 3 Compared Nationally
- Veterinary Clinic — See how this compares to other cities →
- Steakhouse — See how this compares to other cities →
- Hot Pot Restaurant — See how this compares to other cities →
How much money could a business in Chatsworth make?
Best location vs. average location
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, picking the highest-scoring storefront in the neighborhood in Chatsworth could lead to you making ~19% more than if you selected an average location, and ~44% more than if you selected one of the worst locations.
How StreetSpring calculates location value
- Different business models thrive in different micro-locations.
- Site selection is the highest-leverage decision most entrepreneurs make — it sets every other variable in motion.
- StreetSpring has found that selecting the location with the highest survivability score for a business is the best way to maximize the amount of money you will make.
- No other tool calculates survivability at the storefront level across 500+ business types the way StreetSpring does.
What businesses should open next in Chatsworth?
The top businesses to open next in Chatsworth:
- Veterinary Clinics — 82.25% average survival rate, ~88% at the best address
- Steakhouses — 79.58% average survival rate
- Hot Pot Restaurants — 79.14% average survival rate
These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Our platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. 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. The survivability rankings for Chatsworth are grounded in real economic conditions: 94.7% employment and 3.7% vacancy are among the key inputs that separate high-scoring locations from low-scoring ones here. Because market conditions shift constantly, StreetSpring updates every location's survivability score weekly — you can see current scores for available storefronts in Chatsworth right now.
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- See the Los Angeles Business Survivability Rankings
- See the Los Angeles Neighborhood Survivability Rankings
- Explore Veterinary Clinic survivability across Los Angeles neighborhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about opening a business in Chatsworth.
What type of business should you rent your Chatsworth storefront to?
Our 2026 survivability data for Chatsworth shows that Veterinary Clinics, Steakhouses, and Hot Pot Restaurants rank as the top tenant categories for minimizing vacancy risk.
- Site selection is the highest-leverage decision most entrepreneurs make — it sets every other variable in motion.
- No other tool calculates survivability at the storefront level across 500+ business types the way StreetSpring does. StreetSpring's free tool lets you check the survivability score for any business type at any address in Chatsworth — a powerful filter when evaluating prospective tenants.
Related: See How Landlord Representatives in Los Angeles Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Should you rent your Chatsworth storefront to a Veterinary Clinic?
Yes, StreetSpring's analysis finds that a Veterinary Clinic would be the best type of business to rent your storefront to, with a potential ~88% chance of lasting more than 2 years; however depending on your location, the chances could drop to a ~76% chance.
- No other tool calculates survivability at the storefront level across 500+ business types the way StreetSpring does.
What should I consider when opening a business in Chatsworth?
The Survivability Score for your specific address in Chatsworth is the most reliable signal you have before signing a lease — prioritize it above foot traffic estimates and demographic summaries.
- Among all the inputs that shape survivability, Revenue Capture Score carries the most predictive weight.
- Each forecast is specific to the exact address and business type, generated by StreetSpring's internally developed prediction engine.
- You can access the most up-to-date forecasts with StreetSpring for free.
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Using predictive analytics, StreetSpring helps entrepreneurs and landlords make smarter location decisions. Aggregated survivability rankings for Los Angeles are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
Full dataset for Los Angeles: /resources/data/los-angeles-survivability-scores-2026.csv — includes all business subtypes, all neighborhoods, survivability scores, and tier assignments. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.