National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for French Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for French Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Tysons (Washington DC) ranks #1 nationally for French Restaurant survivability in 2026, with a 94% chance of success for new entrants. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 5 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for French Restaurants exist across diverse markets. These static rankings provide a useful national perspective, but for the most precise prediction for a specific storefront, StreetSpring's live platform is the authoritative source.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: May 2, 2026 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Tysons, Washington DC — 94% survivability for French Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 80.9% for French Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 91.4% — 10.5% 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
Cross-Country Neighborhood Comparison for French Restaurants
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for French Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 91.4% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 80.9%.
This 10.5% 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 French Restaurants vary more by neighborhood than by city — which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 10.5% difference between top neighborhoods and the national average indicates that location selection has an above-average impact on outcomes for French Restaurants compared to categories with narrower spreads. StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 5 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on French Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
The right location can make a business; the wrong one can break it.
Where in the US should you open a French Restaurant?
| Comparison factor | Where high-survivability neighborhoods excel | Where lower-survivability neighborhoods fall short |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime population concentration | Mixed-use neighborhoods with strong daytime employment density (LEHD LODES > 8K jobs/sq mi). | Pure-residential neighborhoods where daytime population drops below 30% of resident count. |
| Subtype-specific density saturation | Neighborhoods with the subtype below the optimal density curve — room for a new entrant without cannibalizing demand. | Neighborhoods at or past the saturation point for the subtype, where new entrants face zero-sum competition. |
| Median household income alignment | Neighborhoods where median household income fits the subtype's typical customer profile (income elasticity matches). | Neighborhoods where income is either too low for the price tier or too high for the value-perception band. |
What competitive moat each top neighborhood has
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 French Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tysons | Washington DC | 94.0% | Great | 95.6% | 92.5% |
| 2 | Kennedy Park | Chicago | 93.1% | Great | 94.7% | 91.6% |
| 3 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 93.0% | Great | 94.6% | 91.5% |
| 4 | Southwest | Chicago | 92.6% | Great | 94.2% | 91.1% |
| 5 | Union | St. Louis | 92.6% | Great | 94.2% | 91.1% |
| 6 | Morgan Park | Chicago | 92.4% | Great | 94.0% | 90.9% |
| 7 | Rogers Park | Chicago | 92.3% | Great | 93.9% | 90.8% |
| 8 | Roseland | Chicago | 92.3% | Great | 93.9% | 90.8% |
| 9 | Washington | St. Louis | 92.1% | Great | 93.7% | 90.6% |
| 10 | Kenwood | Chicago | 91.8% | Great | 93.4% | 90.3% |
| 11 | Troy | St. Louis | 91.3% | Great | 92.9% | 89.8% |
| 12 | West Village | Chicago | 91.1% | Great | 92.7% | 89.6% |
| 13 | River North | Chicago | 91.0% | Great | 92.6% | 89.5% |
| 14 | West Town | Chicago | 90.8% | Great | 92.4% | 89.3% |
| 15 | Margate Park | Chicago | 90.8% | Great | 92.4% | 89.3% |
| 16 | Noble Square | Chicago | 90.7% | Great | 92.3% | 89.2% |
| 17 | Harbor Drive | Miami | 90.6% | Great | 92.2% | 89.2% |
| 18 | Cabrini Green | Chicago | 90.5% | Great | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| 19 | Mayfair | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 92.0% | 88.9% |
| 20 | Wildwood | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 92.0% | 88.9% |
| 21 | Andersonville | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 92.0% | 88.9% |
| 22 | The Villa | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 92.0% | 88.9% |
| 23 | North Center | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.9% | 88.8% |
| 24 | Peninsula | Los Angeles | 90.3% | Great | 91.9% | 88.8% |
| 25 | Budlong Woods | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.8% | 88.7% |
Still, specific site selection matters, since some of the best-performing blocks can be found in neighborhoods that might not look ideal at first glance.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What do the top neighborhoods nationwide have in common?
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 5 different cities, with Chicago claiming 19 of the top spots (76%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Chicago: 19 neighborhoods (76% 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
- Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for French 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 income-and-density pattern
The concentration of 19 top-ranked neighborhoods in Chicago (76% 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 French Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat Chicago neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
Turning the neighborhood ranking into a location decision for a French Restaurant
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring's survivability scores are built on a 30-factor competitive analysis framework, giving landlords, tenants, and agents a precision instrument for site selection. The difference between the best and worst blocks within a single top-ranked neighborhood can be as large as the gap between the #1 and #25 neighborhoods on this list.
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 French Restaurants.
Using the ranking to negotiate a better lease
See also: Best Cities for French Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for French Restaurants.
Cross-Category Patterns Across the Ranking
French Restaurant success and broader neighborhood quality often correlate. Below are top, middle, and bottom-ranked neighborhoods for French Restaurants along with what else thrives in each:
Tysons, Washington DC — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for French Restaurants (94% survivability for French Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Tysons:
- Georgian Restaurant (96% survivability)
- Veterinary Clinic (96% survivability)
- Portuguese Restaurant (96% survivability)
Hillsdale, Portland — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (80% survivability for French Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Hillsdale:
- Kosher Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Ukrainian Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Scandinavian Restaurant (81% survivability)
Great-Lakes, Atlanta — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (68% survivability for French Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Great-Lakes:
- Kosher Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Juice & Smoothie Bar (82% survivability)
- Tattoo & Piercing Shop (80% survivability)
Check the cross-subtype list before signing. If a neighborhood is great for French Restaurants but nothing else, treat that as data; if several subtypes score well together, the neighborhood-level signal is robust.
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Related Resources
Same business type in other cities:
- City Survivability Rankings for French Restaurant
- Survivability Rankings for French Restaurant in Atlanta
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for French Restaurants specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for French Restaurants by analyzing the competitive density of existing French Restaurants within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on French Restaurants in that location, mobility patterns that determine likely customer flow, and 80+ additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new French Restaurant surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
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.
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 French Restaurants?
For French 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 French Restaurant customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.
What makes Tysons in Washington DC the best neighborhood for French Restaurants?
Tysons in Washington DC ranks #1 for French Restaurants with 94% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics — fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending — strong demographic alignment with French Restaurant customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for French Restaurants?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to French Restaurants — and by extension, how likely a French Restaurant tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, French 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 does the national ranking for French Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for French Restaurants identifies the strongest neighborhoods across all 24 analyzed metros. 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.
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 French 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.
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 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 French 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.