Business Survivability in Island Grissom, Los Angeles
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Island Grissom is an African Restaurant with a ~88% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average.
Quick Summary
- Best business: an African Restaurant in Island Grissom (~88% average survival rate, ~90% at best locations)
- Neighborhood rank: #4 across all neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles
- Neighborhood average: ~80% two-year survival across all business types
- Rankings updated quarterly with latest market data
- Detailed methodology
Last reviewed by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring — May 8, 2026
In this article:
- Summary
- Is Island Grissom 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 Island Grissom is an African Restaurant with a ~88% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average, with the best locations offering a ~90% chance; next is a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant with a ~87% chance, followed by a Salad Shop with a ~87% chance.
Is Island Grissom the right neighborhood for a new business?
StreetSpring ranks Island Grissom #4 among all analyzed neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles, with a neighborhood-wide average survivability of ~80%.
- Strong business types at their best-match addresses in Island Grissom consistently score ~2% higher than the overall neighborhood survivability average.
- That said, the same business types at the worst-fit addresses in Island Grissom can drop substantially below average. The survivability gap between the best and worst addresses in a single neighborhood can be 20 points or more.
- StreetSpring's model incorporates Island Grissom's 20.9% vacancy rate as a direct input: higher vacancy concentrations suppress foot traffic and reduce survivability for nearby businesses.
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 Island Grissom?
StreetSpring's Island Grissom data goes block by block — not just neighborhood averages — so you know which specific storefront gives your concept the strongest foundation. The location below represents the address in Island Grissom with the highest projected survivability for an African Restaurant:
Why the right block matters more than the right neighborhood
According to our 2026 survivability dataset, this circle covers the highest-scoring locations for an African Restaurant in Island Grissom. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. StreetSpring's prediction model analyzes 100 factors across competition, spending on the specific potential business, projected revenue, projected market share, Revenue Capture Score, mobility patterns, and many more.
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What are the best businesses to open in Island Grissom?
#1-5: Highest Survivability in Island Grissom
- African Restaurant — ~87%–~90% survivability range, with an average of ~88% across Island Grissom.
- Opening a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Island Grissom shows ~87% average survivability. Top locations reach ~89%; lower-end sites show ~85%.
- Salad Shop (Ranked #3): ~87% average in Island Grissom. Best-case storefronts: ~89%. Challenging locations: ~85%.
- Pet Boarding Facility is ranked #4 for top businesses to open in Island Grissom: ~87% chance on average, best at ~89%, challenging at ~85%.
- Deli — ~85%–~89% survivability range, with an average of ~87% across Island Grissom.
#6-10: Strong Performers in Island Grissom
- Opening a Taiwanese Restaurant in Island Grissom shows ~87% average survivability. Top locations reach ~89%; lower-end sites show ~85%.
- Diner (Ranked #7): ~87% average in Island Grissom. Best-case storefronts: ~89%. Challenging locations: ~85%.
- Singaporean Restaurant is ranked #8 for top businesses to open in Island Grissom: ~87% chance on average, best at ~89%, challenging at ~85%.
- American Restaurant — ~85%–~88% survivability range, with an average of ~87% across Island Grissom.
- Opening a Pet Store in Island Grissom shows ~87% average survivability. Top locations reach ~89%; lower-end sites show ~85%.
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The revenue potential of a Island Grissom location
Best location vs. average location
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, picking the highest-scoring storefront in the neighborhood in Island Grissom could lead to you making ~2% more than if you selected an average location, and ~3% more than if you selected one of the worst locations.
How StreetSpring calculates location value
- No two business types have identical location needs; survivability scores reflect these differences at the address level.
- Survivability data consistently shows location accounts for more variance in business outcomes than any other controllable factor.
- Across every business type we've analyzed, location quality as measured by Survivability Score is the strongest predictor of financial performance.
- StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.
Where the next great business in Island Grissom should go
The top businesses to open next in Island Grissom:
- African Restaurants — ~88% average survival rate, up to ~90% at best locations
- Japanese / Sushi Restaurants — ~87% average survival rate
- Salad Shops — ~87% average survival rate
These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. StreetSpring's accuracy is built on studying businesses that serve more than 180 million+ Americans across 24 cities. Island Grissom's employment rate (98.5%) and vacancy rate (20.9%) together define the economic context that StreetSpring's model uses to score survivability for each business type at each address. The data behind these rankings is updated weekly, so the best available storefront in Island Grissom today may score differently than it did last month — check StreetSpring's live tool for the current picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about opening a business in Island Grissom.
What type of business should you rent your Island Grissom storefront to?
If you own commercial space in Island Grissom, StreetSpring's 2026 data points to African Restaurants, Japanese / Sushi Restaurants, and Salad Shops as the tenant types with the strongest projected longevity at this location.
- 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. StreetSpring's free tool lets you check the survivability score for any business type at any address in Island Grissom — 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 Island Grissom storefront to an African Restaurant?
Yes. Among all business types analyzed for Island Grissom in 2026, an African Restaurant posts the highest survivability ceiling at ~90% and maintains a reasonable floor of ~87% — making it the most reliable tenant choice here.
- StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.
What should I consider when opening a business in Island Grissom?
Before committing to any location in Island Grissom, the highest-priority metric to check is the Survivability Score — it encodes every relevant location factor into a single, actionable number.
- Where survivability is highest, Revenue Capture Score is invariably strong — the two are tightly correlated across every business type we've analyzed.
- StreetSpring uses its own proprietary forecasting tools to identify the Revenue Capture Score for each unique business.
- You can check the Survivability Score for any storefront in Island Grissom at no cost using StreetSpring's live tool.
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StreetSpring combines proprietary data with advanced analytics to predict which businesses will succeed. Aggregated survivability rankings for Los Angeles are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
Lease structure questions to ask first
| Area to check | What can go wrong | How to de-risk it |
|---|---|---|
| Permitted hours | Late-night or early-morning ops blocked by zoning, neighborhood association, or shared-wall restrictions. | Confirm the permitted hours-of-operation are in your lease AND in the local code. Pull recent variances or complaints from the zoning portal. |
| Foot traffic seasonality | Looking at a peak-summer Tuesday and assuming year-round volume. | Walk the block at 3 different times across 2 different weeks. Ask neighboring tenants for their slow-season % drop. |
| 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 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.
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Beyond the Numbers: Local Context
Further questions, with answers anchored on this neighborhood's actual data.
Is Island Grissom's population younger or older than the Los Angeles average?
ACS data puts Island Grissom's median age at 58, compared to the Los Angeles metro median of 39. That's older by 18 years — An older profile tends to favor healthcare, professional services, and family-oriented retail over nightlife.
How does Island Grissom's commute profile affect retail demand?
Median commute time in Island Grissom is about 34 minutes, versus 31 minutes across the Los Angeles metro. Commute patterns are typical for the metro, so foot traffic timing should not be a primary differentiator.
Does Island Grissom's education level matter for picking a business type?
Approximately 73% of Island Grissom adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 39% across the Los Angeles metro. A highly educated population tends to support specialty retail, premium services, and professional offices.
Is Island Grissom mostly renters or owners?
Home ownership in Island Grissom is approximately 73%, versus the Los Angeles metro median of 43%. High ownership usually signals longer resident tenure and steadier local spending — favorable for sticky service-oriented businesses.
How does Island Grissom's vacancy rate affect commercial demand?
ACS data shows a housing vacancy rate of approximately 21% in Island Grissom, versus the Los Angeles metro median of 5%. Elevated vacancy can mean softening demand or short-term opportunity to negotiate rent — verify against commercial-corridor activity before committing.