National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for American Restaurant

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset — American Restaurants (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for American Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

March 25, 2026•14 min read

StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Tysons in Washington DC ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening an American Restaurant, with 94% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 13 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for American Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Tysons, Washington DC — 94% survivability for American Restaurant

Neighborhoods analyzed: 1800 across 21 major US cities

National average survivability: 82.2% for American Restaurants

Top-25 average: 92.2% — 10.0% above national average

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
Geographic patterns
How to use this ranking
Related resources

How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for American Restaurants?

Analyzing 1800 neighborhoods across 21 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for American Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 92.2% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 82.2%.

This 10.0% 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 American Restaurants vary more by neighborhood than by city — which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 10.0% difference between top neighborhoods and the national average indicates that location selection has an above-average impact on outcomes for American Restaurants compared to categories with narrower spreads. No other tool calculates survivability at the storefront level across 700+ business types the way StreetSpring does.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 13 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on American Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Survivability data consistently shows location accounts for more variance in business outcomes than any other controllable factor.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open an American Restaurant?

Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tysons, Washington DC leads at 94% in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for American Restaurants are:

#	Neighborhood	City	Avg Survival	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Tysons	Washington DC	94.3%	95.5%	93.0%
2	Harbour Isles	Miami	93.3%	94.5%	92.0%
3	Kennedy Park	Chicago	93.2%	94.5%	92.0%
4	Main-Chicago	Chicago	93.0%	94.2%	91.7%
5	Southwest	Chicago	92.9%	94.1%	91.6%
6	Union	St. Louis	92.7%	93.9%	91.4%
7	Roseland	Chicago	92.4%	93.6%	91.1%
8	Lehi	Phoenix	92.4%	93.6%	91.1%
9	Rogers Park	Chicago	92.3%	93.6%	91.1%
10	Morgan Park	Chicago	92.3%	93.6%	91.1%
11	Tiburon	San Francisco	92.3%	93.6%	91.1%
12	Balboa Way	Phoenix	92.1%	93.4%	90.9%
13	Washington	St. Louis	92.0%	93.3%	90.8%
14	St.Johns	Portland	91.9%	93.2%	90.7%
15	Great Falls	Washington DC	91.9%	93.1%	90.6%
16	New Tacoma	Seattle	91.9%	93.1%	90.6%
17	Riverview	Portland	91.8%	93.1%	90.6%
18	Kenwood	Chicago	91.8%	93.1%	90.6%
19	Long Island	Boston	91.7%	92.9%	90.4%
20	Palmetto Beach	Tampa Bay	91.6%	92.9%	90.4%
21	Barton Hills	Detroit	91.6%	92.8%	90.3%
22	Vista	San Antonio	91.6%	92.8%	90.3%
23	Rio Vista	Phoenix	91.4%	92.7%	90.2%
24	Orono	Minneapolis	91.3%	92.6%	90.1%
25	Arbor Heights	Seattle	91.3%	92.5%	90.0%

However, the specific location is very important and there are some great locations in neighborhoods that might not appear to be a great fit.

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 13 different cities, with Chicago claiming 7 of the top spots (28%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

Chicago: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25) — View city guide
Phoenix: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
Washington DC: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
St. Louis: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
Portland: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
San Francisco: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
Tampa Bay: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
Detroit: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
San Antonio: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
Minneapolis: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for American 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 13 cities is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For American 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 American Restaurant?

While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring analyzes millions of data points with AI to forecast business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, specific block selection can vary survivability by 10–20 percentage points.

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 American Restaurants.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for American Restaurants

Essential resources:

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for American Restaurants?

The cities most represented in the top 25 for American Restaurants are Chicago (7), Phoenix (3), Washington DC (2). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for American Restaurants in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

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.

What demographic factors drive survivability for American Restaurants?

For American 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 American Restaurant customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.

How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for American Restaurants?

Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to American Restaurants — and by extension, how likely a American Restaurant tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, American Restaurants represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.

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, mobility data, and 80+ additional factors.

Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 25 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 foot traffic data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.

Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for American Restaurants across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1800 neighborhoods across 21 major US cities.

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