City Survivability Rankings for Syrian Restaurant

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the top cities for Syrian Restaurants across the US by Survivability Scores. See which cities offer the best chances for a Syrian Restaurant to succeed.

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Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • The highest-survivability city for Syrian Restaurant is San Antonio — 81.20% average survivability
  • 24 of 24 analyzed US metros score above 70% for Syrian Restaurant survivability
  • The lowest-ranked city is Philadelphia at 79.66%
  • National average chance of lasting two or more years for Syrian Restaurant: 81.0%
  • Data reflects 2026 StreetSpring survivability analysis across 24 US metro areas · Full methodology →

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Summary

According to StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis, San Antonio ranks as the #1 city for opening a Syrian Restaurant in the United States, with an average 81.20% chance of surviving more than 2 years. Following close behind are Portland with 81.17%, and St Louis with 81.02%. Syrian Restaurants consistently deliver a 81.0% survivability average across our 24 analyzed metros, with top-ranked San Antonio demonstrating the strongest conditions. Keep in mind that results depend heavily on the exact location; strong sites often exist within cities that seem less favorable overall. Pair these survivability scores with StreetSpring's live tool to get a real-time view before making a final decision.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each city. See our full methodology →

Syrian Restaurants city survivability range chart — San Antonio vs Dallas (2026)

Best-to-worst Syrian Restaurant survivability within individual metros — San Antonio, Charlotte, Houston, San Diego and Dallas. Each box spans the middle of that metro's range; whiskers are its best and worst locations (2026).


All 24 Cities Ranked for Syrian Restaurants

Based on StreetSpring's analysis of 24 major metropolitan areas, these cities offer the strongest prospects for Syrian Restaurants:

#MetroMetro areaChance of lasting 2+ years
1San AntonioSan Antonio-New Braunfels, TX81.20%
2PortlandPortland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA81.17%
3St Louis81.02%
4OrlandoOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL80.86%
5CharlotteCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC80.84%
6BaltimoreBaltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD80.76%
7PhoenixPhoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ80.65%
8AtlantaAtlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA80.56%
9DetroitDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI80.47%
10MiamiMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL80.41%
11San FranciscoSan Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA80.40%
12Tampa BayTampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL80.34%
13San DiegoSan Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA80.30%
14HoustonHouston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX80.29%
15MinneapolisMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI80.25%
16DallasDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX80.24%
17DenverDenver-Aurora-Centennial, CO80.20%
18BostonBoston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH80.11%
19Washington DCWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV80.10%
20Los AngelesLos Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA80.09%
21SeattleSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA80.08%
22ChicagoChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN80.01%
23New York CityNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ79.68%
24PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD79.66%

1. San Antonio Metro: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

  • Best locations: 84.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 80.0% – 82.0%
  • Challenging locations: 69.0% – 78.0%

2. Portland Metro: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

  • Best locations: 84.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 80.0% – 82.0%
  • Challenging locations: 69.0% – 78.0%

3. St Louis

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 80.0% – 82.0%
  • Challenging locations: 68.0% – 78.0%

4. Orlando Metro: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 80.0% – 82.0%
  • Challenging locations: 69.0% – 78.0%

5. Charlotte Metro: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

6. Baltimore Metro: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

7. Phoenix Metro: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 80.0% – 82.0%
  • Challenging locations: 68.0% – 77.0%

8. Atlanta Metro: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

9. Detroit Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 79.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 68.0% – 77.0%

10. Miami Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 79.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 70.0% – 77.0%

11. San Francisco Metro: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 79.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 69.0% – 77.0%

12. Tampa Bay Metro: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 79.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 67.0% – 77.0%

13. San Diego Metro: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 79.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 69.0% – 77.0%

14. Houston Metro: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 79.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 68.0% – 77.0%

15. Minneapolis Metro: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 79.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 69.0% – 77.0%

16. Dallas Metro: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 79.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 71.0% – 78.0%

17. Denver Metro: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 79.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 68.0% – 77.0%

18. Boston Metro: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

19. Washington DC Metro: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 79.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 69.0% – 77.0%

20. Los Angeles Metro: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 79.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 66.0% – 76.0%

21. Seattle Metro: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 79.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 68.0% – 77.0%

22. Chicago Metro: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

23. New York City Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

  • Best locations: 82.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 78.0% – 80.0%
  • Challenging locations: 68.0% – 76.0%

24. Philadelphia Metro: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

  • Best locations: 83.0% – 84.0%
  • Average locations: 78.0% – 81.0%
  • Challenging locations: 68.0% – 76.0%

Key Insights

Cities cluster tightly: The difference between the #1 city (San Antonio at 81.20%) and the #24 city (Philadelphia at 79.66%) is 1.54 percentage points. Less than a percentage point separates San Antonio from Portland. For Syrian Restaurants, that is small next to the spread between the best and worst addresses in either city.

Strong performers: 24 cities show Survivability Scores above 80%, indicating highly favorable conditions for Syrian Restaurants.

National average: Across all 24 analyzed cities, the average survivability for a Syrian Restaurant is 81.0%.


What Makes These Cities Stand Out?

The top-ranked cities share several characteristics that favor Syrian Restaurants:

  • Strong survivability signals: San Antonio leads with a 82% average chance of lasting two or more years for Syrian Restaurants — significantly above the national average for this business category.
  • Competition density: The top cities show favorable competitor-to-opportunity ratios for Syrian Restaurants, meaning lower saturation and higher odds of capturing an underserved customer base.
  • Consumer demand signals: StreetSpring's data captures competitor review velocity, spending patterns, and demographic fit — all pointing toward sustained demand for Syrian Restaurants in these markets.
  • Neighborhood diversity: Within each top city, high-survivability zones appear across multiple neighborhood types — from dense urban cores to established suburban strips.

StreetSpring uses AI to predict business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods — trusted by real estate professionals and entrepreneurs nationwide. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Every score is produced by our in-house models, continuously refined against real-world business outcomes.


Best Neighborhoods Across the Spectrum

City-level averages mask significant within-city variation. Below are some of the strongest neighborhoods for Syrian Restaurant at different points in the rankings:

Portlandranked #1 nationally — the strongest market for Syrian Restaurants

  • Kenton (89% survivability)
  • Vernon (87% survivability)
  • Ogden (87% survivability)
  • Sabin (87% survivability)
  • Concordia (86% survivability)

See full neighborhood rankings for Portland →

Houstonranked #13 of 24 — a middle-of-the-pack national market

  • Pleasantville-Area (89% survivability)
  • South-Main (88% survivability)
  • East-Little-York-Homestead (88% survivability)
  • Carverdale (87% survivability)
  • Second-Ward (86% survivability)

See full neighborhood rankings for Houston →

New York Cityranked #24 of 24 — among the lower-ranked national markets

  • Rockaway-Park (89% survivability)
  • Coney-Island (86% survivability)
  • Newark (86% survivability)
  • Brighton-Beach (86% survivability)
  • Lincoln-Park (84% survivability)

See full neighborhood rankings for New York City →

A Syrian Restaurant can succeed in a city ranked #1 or #24 — what matters is finding the right neighborhood within that market.



Visual Data

Bar chart ranking 24 US metros by Syrian Restaurant survivability score; San Antonio highest at 81.2, Philadelphia lowest at 79.7.
San Antonio leads US metros for Syrian Restaurant survivability at 81.2, 1.54 points above last-place Philadelphia (79.7). 24 metros scored.
US map showing Syrian Restaurant survivability score across 24 metros; Portland highest at 82, Seattle lowest at 80.
US map of Syrian Restaurant survivability by metro — darker green = higher score. Portland highest at 82, Seattle lowest at 80. 24 metros plotted.

City-specific guides: For detailed neighborhood-level analysis, explore our city guides:

National guides:


How current is this ranking?

Rankings are updated quarterly. The current data reflects StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with the next full dataset refresh scheduled for Q3 2026. As market conditions shift across major metros, individual city scores can move meaningfully between updates — particularly for Syrian Restaurants, where local competition density and consumer spending patterns respond quickly to new entrants and neighborhood change. For the most current score at any specific address, use StreetSpring's live survivability tool rather than the static ranking above.


Can a Syrian Restaurant succeed in cities not ranked in the top 10?

Yes — our top 10 ranking reflects cities with the strongest average conditions, but lower-ranked metros can still contain exceptional individual neighborhoods. Many operators successfully open Syrian Restaurants in cities that don't appear in our top 10. Syrian Restaurants in particular can find strong performance in secondary markets where the right demographic concentration, household income, and limited direct competition within walking distance align — even outside our highest-ranked cities. StreetSpring's neighborhood-level data surfaces these pockets of opportunity in every city we analyze, regardless of where the city as a whole ranks nationally.


What tools can help me choose the right city for a Syrian Restaurant?

StreetSpring's Survivability Score tool provides address-level predictions for Syrian Restaurants across all 24 metros we track. For this category specifically, the tool surfaces competition density, consumer spending index for Syrian Restaurants, and commercial vacancy rates — the factors that most consistently predict whether a Syrian Restaurant will still be operating after two years. You can check any specific address before signing a lease and compare multiple neighborhoods side by side to identify the highest-survivability site within your target city.

Try the Survivability Score tool →


Which US city has the best survivability for Syrian Restaurants?

San Antonio ranks as the #1 city in the US for Syrian Restaurants survivability in StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with an average 82% chance of lasting two or more years. This means that across well-selected neighborhoods in San Antonio, a Syrian Restaurant has approximately a 82% chance of still operating after two years — above the national average for this category. Portland ranks second, followed by St Louis. The full ranking reflects data across 24 major US metro areas — see the complete list above for all scores and neighborhood-level links.

Last reviewed: September 2026 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring


Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View national technical data

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

Methodology: City rankings aggregate neighborhood-level Survivability Scores (max, average, and min) across all analyzed neighborhoods in each metro area. Rankings reflect average conditions but do not account for variation within cities. Coverage includes 24 major US metropolitan areas: San Antonio, Portland, St Louis, Orlando, Charlotte, Baltimore, Phoenix, Atlanta, Detroit, Miami, San Francisco, Tampa Bay, San Diego, Houston, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Boston, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia.