National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Indian Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Indian Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Sheffield Neighbors (Chicago) ranks #1 nationally for Indian Restaurant survivability in 2026, with 83.8% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 7 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Indian 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.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 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: Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago: 83.8% survivability at a typical address for Indian 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: 1,907 across 22 major US cities
- Average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods: 68.0% at a typical address for Indian Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 82.6% at a typical address, 14.6 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 Indian Restaurants?
Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Indian Restaurants averaging 82.6% survivability at a typical address, against 68.0% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.
This 14.6-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.
The cities with the most top-ranked neighborhoods for Indian Restaurants are Washington DC, Chicago and Denver. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Indian Restaurants survivability at the address level.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 7 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Indian 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.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open an Indian 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. Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago leads at 83.8% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Indian Restaurants are:
Scores for Indian Restaurants run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 471 of the 1,907 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 | Sheffield Neighbors | Chicago | 83.8% | Great | 84.0% | 82.6% |
| 2 | Platt Park | Denver | 83.6% | Great | 84.0% | 79.5% |
| 3 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 83.5% | Great | 84.0% | 77.7% |
| 4 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 83.2% | Great | 84.0% | 79.0% |
| 4 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 83.2% | Great | 84.0% | 80.8% |
| 6 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 78.2% |
| 6 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 77.2% |
| 8 | Wrightwood Neighbors | Chicago | 83.0% | Great | 84.0% | 80.8% |
| 9 | City Park West | Denver | 82.9% | Great | 84.0% | 80.8% |
| 9 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 82.9% | Great | 84.0% | 77.7% |
| 9 | South Orange | Orlando | 82.9% | Good | 84.0% | 80.0% |
| 12 | Roscoe Village | Chicago | 82.8% | Great | 84.0% | 77.2% |
| 13 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 82.7% | Great | 84.0% | 79.0% |
| 14 | Shaw | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 84.0% | 75.9% |
| 14 | Truxton Circle | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 84.0% | 73.2% |
| 16 | Park West | Chicago | 82.3% | Great | 84.0% | 74.1% |
| 16 | Lake View East | Chicago | 82.3% | Great | 84.0% | 73.2% |
| 18 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 82.2% | Great | 84.0% | 74.6% |
| 18 | Pleasant Plains | Washington DC | 82.2% | Great | 84.0% | 72.8% |
| 20 | Edgewood | Washington DC | 82.0% | Great | 84.0% | 75.0% |
| 21 | Whiteoak | Charlotte | 81.8% | Great | 84.0% | 75.9% |
| 22 | Eckington | Washington DC | 81.7% | Great | 84.0% | 68.7% |
| 23 | Highland | Denver | 81.6% | Great | 84.0% | 70.5% |
| 23 | Bloomingdale | Washington DC | 81.6% | Great | 84.0% | 69.6% |
| 23 | Logan Square | Chicago | 81.6% | Great | 84.0% | 67.4% |
Keep in mind that results depend heavily on the exact location; strong sites often exist within neighborhoods that seem less favorable overall.
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 7 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
- Chicago: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25): View city guide
- Denver: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25)
- Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 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 Indian 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 7 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Indian 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 Indian Restaurant?
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. StreetSpring analyzes millions of data points with AI to forecast business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods. Survivability moves from one address to the next within any neighborhood: this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool scores the address.
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 Indian Restaurants.
See also: Best Cities for Indian Restaurant: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Indian Restaurants.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Denver: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Indian Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical survivability range for Indian Restaurants in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Indian Restaurants average 82.6% survivability at a typical address. The average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods is 68.0%, also at a typical address. The gap between the two is 14.6 points. Each neighborhood's lowest and highest address are in the table above.
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.
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 Indian 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.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Indian Restaurants?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Indian Restaurants are Washington DC (8), Chicago (7), Denver (5). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
Is the competitive environment for Indian Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?
Yes, competition density for Indian 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.
What makes Sheffield Neighbors in Chicago the best neighborhood for Indian Restaurants?
Sheffield Neighbors in Chicago ranks #1 for Indian Restaurants with 83.8% survivability at a typical address (the average in each metro file, which is what this ranking orders on). StreetSpring's model weighs competitive dynamics (direct competitors relative to available consumer spending), demographic alignment with Indian Restaurant customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.
Where can I download the underlying data?
Every neighborhood figure on this page comes from the metro file for its city, each a free download under CC BY 4.0: Chicago (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/chicago-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Denver (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/denver-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Washington DC (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/washington-dc-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Orlando (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/orlando-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Atlanta (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/atlanta-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Los Angeles (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/los-angeles-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Charlotte (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/charlotte-survivability-scores-2026.csv). The national file, https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv, has one row per metro and business type.
How does the national ranking for Indian Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Indian Restaurants identifies the strongest neighborhoods across the 22 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.
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: Chicago, Denver, Washington DC, Orlando, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Charlotte.
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 Indian 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 1907 neighborhoods across 22 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.