National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Afghan Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Afghan Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Our 2026 analysis of neighborhoods across 24 US metros shows Tysons in Washington DC as the top location to open an Afghan Restaurant — 84% survivability puts it ahead of every other neighborhood in the country. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 6 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: 2026-08-31 by Bobby 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: Tysons, Washington DC — 84% survivability for Afghan Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 78.0% for Afghan Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 83.0% — 48.0% above national average
- 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?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 83.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 78.0%.
This 48.0% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
The consumer spending patterns that support Afghan Restaurants vary more by neighborhood than by city — which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 48.0% difference between top neighborhoods and the national average indicates that location selection has an above-average impact on outcomes for Afghan Restaurants compared to categories with narrower spreads. StreetSpring goes beyond neighborhood averages to score survivability at the exact address for every major brick-and-mortar business category.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 6 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Afghan Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Location is the biggest factor in a business's future success.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open an Afghan Restaurant?
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tysons, Washington DC leads at 84% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Afghan Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tysons | Washington DC | 96.5% | Great | 97.0% | 95.2% |
| 2 | Kennedy Park | Chicago | 93.2% | Great | 94.7% | 91.8% |
| 3 | Peninsula | Los Angeles | 92.9% | Great | 94.5% | 91.6% |
| 4 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 92.8% | Great | 94.4% | 91.5% |
| 5 | Union | St. Louis | 92.5% | Great | 94.0% | 91.1% |
| 6 | Southwest | Chicago | 92.4% | Great | 94.0% | 91.1% |
| 7 | Rogers Park | Chicago | 92.2% | Great | 93.8% | 90.9% |
| 8 | Morgan Park | Chicago | 92.2% | Great | 93.7% | 90.8% |
| 9 | Roseland | Chicago | 92.1% | Great | 93.7% | 90.8% |
| 10 | Washington | St. Louis | 92.0% | Great | 93.6% | 90.7% |
| 11 | Kenwood | Chicago | 91.9% | Great | 93.4% | 90.5% |
| 12 | Harbor Drive | Miami | 91.5% | Great | 93.0% | 90.1% |
| 13 | West Village | Chicago | 91.2% | Great | 92.7% | 89.8% |
| 14 | River North | Chicago | 91.1% | Great | 92.7% | 89.8% |
| 15 | Troy | St. Louis | 91.0% | Great | 92.6% | 89.7% |
| 16 | Chestnut Hill | Philadelphia | 90.8% | Great | 92.4% | 89.5% |
| 17 | Margate Park | Chicago | 90.8% | Great | 92.3% | 89.4% |
| 18 | West Town | Chicago | 90.7% | Great | 92.3% | 89.4% |
| 19 | Noble Square | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 92.2% | 89.3% |
| 20 | Wildwood | Chicago | 90.5% | Great | 92.0% | 89.1% |
| 21 | Mayfair | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 92.0% | 89.1% |
| 22 | Andersonville | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.9% | 89.0% |
| 23 | The Villa | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.8% | 88.9% |
| 24 | North Center | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.8% | 88.9% |
| 25 | Cabrini Green | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.8% | 88.9% |
Individual site conditions — including storefront visibility, access, and hyper-local competition — can push a location well above or below its neighborhood average.
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 6 different cities, with Chicago claiming 18 of the top spots (72%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Chicago: 18 neighborhoods (72% of top 25) — View city guide
- St. Louis: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Philadelphia: 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 concentration of 18 top-ranked neighborhoods in Chicago (72% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that Chicago's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for Afghan Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat Chicago neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for an Afghan Restaurant?
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. 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. Block-level conditions within any neighborhood can shift survivability by 10–20 points — this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool finalizes it.
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.
Cross-Subtype Synergy Across the Spectrum
Afghan Restaurant success and broader neighborhood quality often correlate. Below are top, middle, and bottom-ranked neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurants along with what else thrives in each:
Tysons, Washington DC — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Afghan Restaurants (96% survivability for Afghan Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Tysons:
- Georgian Restaurant (96% survivability)
- Veterinary Clinic (96% survivability)
- Portuguese Restaurant (96% survivability)
Columbia, Baltimore — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (80% survivability for Afghan Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Columbia:
- Italian Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Kosher Restaurant (81% survivability)
- American Restaurant (81% survivability)
These cross-subtype patterns show up consistently — the strongest neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurants aren't one-trick markets.
Visual Data
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- St. Louis: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Philadelphia: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Miami: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: 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
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1426 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.
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 can I compare specific addresses within these top neighborhoods?
StreetSpring's address-level tool allows you to input any commercial address and see predicted survivability for Afghan Restaurants. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block — address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening an Afghan Restaurant?
The best neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurants share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical Afghan Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurants combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 78.0%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
Where can I download the underlying data?
The full national survivability dataset is available as a free download: https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv. The CSV includes all business subtypes and neighborhoods covered in this analysis, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Is the competitive environment for Afghan Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?
Yes — competition density for Afghan Restaurants varies significantly by market. In the top-ranked neighborhoods, StreetSpring's model identifies favorable competitive dynamics as a primary driver of high survivability scores. In more saturated markets, even strong consumer spending may not overcome competitive pressure. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.
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.
Are the best neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurants in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurants in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 6 cities in the current dataset. As coverage expands, this breakdown may shift. The fundamental driver is the competitive-to-spending ratio at the address level, which can favor strong locations in both large and smaller markets.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Afghan Restaurants across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.