National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Afghan Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 24 US metros in this ranking for Afghan Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Platt Park in Denver ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening an Afghan Restaurant, with 83.6% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Afghan Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Static rankings can't capture every recent change in competition or consumer spending, which is why StreetSpring's real-time tool is the best place to check today's survivability score for a particular location.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-23 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- #1 Neighborhood: Platt Park, Denver: 83.6% survivability at a typical address for Afghan Restaurant
- What the figures measure: every figure in this ranking is the typical address, the neighborhood's average in its metro file, and the ranking orders on it
- Ranked neighborhoods: 1,947 across 24 major US cities
- Average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods: 67.7% at a typical address for Afghan Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 82.1% at a typical address, 14.4 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
- Geographic patterns
- How to use this ranking
- Related resources
- Frequently asked questions
How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Afghan Restaurants?
Across 1,947 ranked neighborhoods in 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurants averaging 82.1% survivability at a typical address, against 67.7% for the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods.
This 14.4-point gap is the distance between those two averages, both at a typical address. It compares projections for neighborhoods; the projection for any one storefront is made at its own address.
For an Afghan Restaurant, the top-ranked neighborhoods average 82.1% at a typical address, against 67.7% for the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods. Read that projection alongside the Revenue Capture Score, the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring's model counts the direct and indirect competitors for Afghan Restaurants in each distance band around the specific address.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Afghan Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
A great product in the wrong location will underperform; an average product in the right location can thrive.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open an Afghan Restaurant?
The first, middle and last neighborhood in the table below, with the same three figures the table prints from each metro file: the box runs from the lowest to the highest address, and the white line is the typical address. Platt Park, Denver leads at 83.6% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Afghan Restaurants are:
Scores for Afghan Restaurants run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 454 of the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 84.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.
Neighborhoods are ordered on the typical address, the file's average for each neighborhood. Best Locations and Challenging Locations are the file's highest and lowest address.
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival (Typical Address) | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platt Park | Denver | 83.6% | Great | 84.0% | 79.0% |
| 2 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 78.6% |
| 2 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 80.4% |
| 4 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 83.0% | Great | 84.0% | 78.6% |
| 4 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 83.0% | Great | 84.0% | 76.4% |
| 6 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 82.9% | Great | 84.0% | 77.7% |
| 7 | City Park West | Denver | 82.8% | Great | 84.0% | 80.8% |
| 7 | South Orange | Orlando | 82.8% | Good | 84.0% | 79.5% |
| 9 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 82.7% | Great | 84.0% | 77.2% |
| 10 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 82.6% | Great | 84.0% | 78.6% |
| 11 | Shaw | Washington DC | 82.3% | Great | 84.0% | 74.1% |
| 12 | Truxton Circle | Washington DC | 82.2% | Great | 84.0% | 72.8% |
| 13 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 82.1% | Great | 84.0% | 74.1% |
| 14 | Pleasant Plains | Washington DC | 81.9% | Great | 84.0% | 73.2% |
| 15 | Whiteoak | Charlotte | 81.8% | Great | 84.0% | 75.9% |
| 15 | Edgewood | Washington DC | 81.8% | Great | 84.0% | 74.1% |
| 17 | Eckington | Washington DC | 81.4% | Great | 84.0% | 67.4% |
| 17 | Kirkman South | Orlando | 81.4% | Good | 83.6% | 77.2% |
| 19 | Bloomingdale | Washington DC | 81.3% | Great | 84.0% | 67.8% |
| 19 | Highland | Denver | 81.3% | Great | 84.0% | 69.2% |
| 19 | Northwest Everett | Seattle | 81.3% | Great | 84.0% | 71.4% |
| 22 | Fairfax | Los Angeles | 81.2% | Great | 84.0% | 68.7% |
| 22 | Fitzsimons | Denver | 81.2% | Great | 84.0% | 71.0% |
| 24 | Woodland | Seattle | 81.1% | Great | 84.0% | 73.2% |
| 24 | Adonea | Denver | 81.1% | Great | 83.6% | 77.2% |
Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies by address, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 8 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Washington DC: 8 neighborhoods (32% of top 25): View city guide
- Denver: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25): View city guide
- Orlando: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Afghan Restaurants operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection: the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.
The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 8 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Afghan Restaurants operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets: the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for an Afghan Restaurant?
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's AI-driven platform has studied businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans, making its survivability predictions the most empirically grounded in the market. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, the lowest and highest address can sit several points apart, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.
For the most accurate assessment:
- Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
- Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
- Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
- Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics
Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Afghan Restaurants.
See also: Best Cities for Afghan Restaurant: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Afghan Restaurants.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Charlotte: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Atlanta: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Afghan Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Afghan Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Afghan Restaurants can achieve strong survivability in many other neighborhoods as well. What matters is finding a location where competitive density is low enough and consumer spending is strong enough to support the business. StreetSpring's address-level tool identifies high-survivability addresses in any neighborhood, including those not represented in this top-25 list.
How does the national ranking for Afghan Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Afghan Restaurants identifies the strongest neighborhoods across the 24 metros in this ranking. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 25, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market: including those outside the national top 25 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,947 ranked neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Afghan Restaurants. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages: specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 25.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurants?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Afghan Restaurants are Washington DC (8), Denver (7), Orlando (3). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
Is the competitive environment for Afghan Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?
Yes, competition density for Afghan Restaurants varies significantly by market. StreetSpring's model reads the number of direct competitors against the consumer spending available to them at each address. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.
How often do neighborhood rankings change?
StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates, which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.
What demographic factors drive survivability for Afghan Restaurants?
For Afghan Restaurants, StreetSpring's model incorporates neighborhood-level demographic data including population density, median household income, employment rates, and consumer spending on this specific category. These factors vary by business type: the demographic profile that drives survivability for Afghan Restaurant customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.
How do I interpret a survivability score?
A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and hundreds of additional factors.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Orlando, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Seattle.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhoods are ranked on the typical address: the average Survivability Score for Afghan Restaurants across the scored locations within each neighborhood, as its metro file publishes it. The average across all ranked neighborhoods is the plain mean of those figures, not the national average on the city ranking, which averages metros. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1947 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities. 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.