National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Sheffield Neighbors in Chicago ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant, with 84% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants exist across diverse markets. These city and neighborhood averages are a starting point, but StreetSpring's live platform provides the up-to-date survivability score for your exact block or storefront.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-04 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: 84% survivability for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1907 across 22 major US cities
- National average survivability: 68.0% for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 83.0%: 57.0% 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurants?
Analyzing 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 83.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 68.0%.
This 57.0% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is: choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
What separates the top neighborhoods for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants from the national average is not simply higher foot traffic: it is a favorable ratio of consumer spending on this category to competitive supply. The 57.0% advantage that top neighborhoods hold is built on structural conditions: the right consumer demographics, manageable competition density, and mobility patterns that route target customers past the storefront. StreetSpring's AI has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business openings, closures, and survival outcomes to calibrate its predictions.
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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
The address you choose determines your competitive exposure, customer flow, and spending potential simultaneously.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago leads at 84% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield Neighbors | Chicago | 92.6% | Great | 94.0% | 90.5% |
| 2 | Platt Park | Denver | 92.1% | Great | 93.5% | 90.0% |
| 3 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 91.9% | Great | 93.3% | 89.8% |
| 4 | Roscoe Village | Chicago | 91.2% | Great | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| 5 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 91.2% | Great | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| 6 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 91.0% | Great | 92.4% | 88.9% |
| 7 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 91.0% | Great | 92.4% | 88.9% |
| 8 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 91.0% | Great | 92.4% | 88.9% |
| 9 | Wrightwood Neighbors | Chicago | 90.8% | Great | 92.2% | 88.7% |
| 10 | City Park West | Denver | 90.6% | Great | 92.0% | 88.5% |
| 11 | Lake View East | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.7% | 88.3% |
| 12 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 90.3% | Great | 91.7% | 88.3% |
| 13 | South Orange | Orlando | 90.3% | Great | 91.7% | 88.3% |
| 14 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 90.1% | Great | 91.5% | 88.0% |
| 15 | Truxton Circle | Washington DC | 89.9% | Great | 91.3% | 87.8% |
| 16 | Shaw | Washington DC | 89.7% | Great | 91.1% | 87.6% |
| 17 | Core-Columbia | San Diego | 89.2% | Great | 90.6% | 87.1% |
| 18 | Pleasant Plains | Washington DC | 89.0% | Great | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| 19 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 89.0% | Great | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| 20 | Graceland West | Chicago | 88.8% | Great | 90.2% | 86.7% |
| 21 | Edgewood | Washington DC | 88.3% | Great | 89.7% | 86.3% |
| 22 | Grant Hill | San Diego | 88.1% | Great | 89.5% | 86.0% |
| 23 | Logan Square | Chicago | 87.9% | Great | 89.3% | 85.8% |
| 24 | Whiteoak | Charlotte | 87.9% | Great | 89.3% | 85.8% |
| 25 | Eckington | Washington DC | 87.7% | Great | 89.1% | 85.6% |
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 patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 8 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
- Washington DC: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25): View city guide
- Denver: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25): View city guide
- Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- San Diego: 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 Japanese / Sushi 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 Japanese / Sushi 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 a Japanese / Sushi 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, specific block selection can vary survivability by 10 to 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurants.
See also: Best Cities for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Atlanta: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Charlotte: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Denver: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- San Diego: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Japanese / Sushi 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.
What demographic factors drive survivability for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants?
For Japanese / Sushi 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.
How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants by analyzing the competitive density of existing Japanese / Sushi Restaurants within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Japanese / Sushi Restaurants in that location, the housing vacancy rate and business mix around the site, and hundreds of additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Japanese / Sushi Restaurant surviving two or more years at that specific address.
What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants across all neighborhoods in a given city: useful for identifying which cities offer the best overall conditions. Neighborhood-level rankings go deeper, showing which specific neighborhoods within those cities rank highest. StreetSpring's address-level tool adds a third layer, scoring individual storefronts within any neighborhood.
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.
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 makes Sheffield Neighbors in Chicago the best neighborhood for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants?
Sheffield Neighbors in Chicago ranks #1 for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants with 84% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics (fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending), strong demographic alignment with Japanese / Sushi Restaurant customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1907 neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Japanese / Sushi 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.
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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurants across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. 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.