Survivability Rankings for Polish Restaurant in Los Angeles

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Los Angeles neighborhoods to open a Polish Restaurant, at a good address, from Lacy (84.0% survival) to Northwood Point.

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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: Lacy: 84.0% at a good address, 82.7% at a typical address for Polish Restaurant (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 41 of 173 ranked
  • Average across the 173 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.0% for Polish Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Northwood Point: 58.3% at a good address, 52.5% 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 Polish Restaurant in Los Angeles? Our 2026 analysis identifies Lacy as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 78.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Northwood Point, at 58.3% at a good address and 52.5% 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.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Los Angeles to Open a Polish Restaurant?

Lacy ranks #1 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles for Polish 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
1LacyLos Angeles84.0%82.7%84.0%78.6%
2FairfaxLos Angeles84.0%81.2%84.0%68.7%
3University ParkLos Angeles84.0%80.4%84.0%61.5%
4TropicoLos Angeles84.0%79.7%84.0%64.6%
5KoreatownLos Angeles84.0%76.2%84.0%48.0%
6Irvine SpectrumLos Angeles84.0%75.2%84.0%51.6%
7Adams HillLos Angeles84.0%71.9%84.0%53.0%
8Irvine Business ComplexLos Angeles83.9%76.1%84.0%48.4%
9LarchmontLos Angeles83.6%80.5%84.0%67.8%
10Historic South CentralLos Angeles83.6%78.6%84.0%62.0%

However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. 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 Los Angeles Would a Polish Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Polish Restaurant would make the most money in or around Los Angeles 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.

Lacy is ranked #1 for Polish Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address; Northwood Point is ranked last of the 173, at 58.3% at a good address and 52.5% 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.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Polish Restaurant in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Polish Restaurant lasts two or more years is 65.0% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Polish Restaurant in or Around Los Angeles?

When selecting a location for a Polish Restaurant in or around Los Angeles, 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. StreetSpring's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. 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. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.


Where in or Around Los Angeles Should I Start a Polish Restaurant?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Lacy, Fairfax, and University Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Northwood Point, Lakewood Village, and Woodbury. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles to Open a Polish Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Polish Restaurant in Los Angeles is Lacy, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Fairfax and University Park. 41 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.


Can a Polish Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

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. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Polish Restaurant Rankings in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.


Is a Polish Restaurant a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In Lacy, the projected chance that a new Polish Restaurant lasts two or more years is 82.7% 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 Polish Restaurant in Los Angeles

For Polish Restaurant tenants in Los Angeles's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

  1. Lacy: 82.7%
  2. Fairfax: 81.2%
  3. University Park: 80.4%

Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

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 Los Angeles for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Los Angeles to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles.


Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Los Angeles are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Los Angeles

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.