National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Persian Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Persian Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Our 2026 analysis of neighborhoods across 24 US metros shows Norwood in New York City as the top location to open a Persian Restaurant — 70% survivability puts it ahead of every other neighborhood in the country. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 4 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Persian 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, StreetSpring founder — updated weekly
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Norwood, New York City — 70% survivability for Persian Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 55.4% for Persian Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 67.6% — 12.2% 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 Persian Restaurants?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Persian Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 67.6% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 55.4%.
This 12.2% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
For Persian Restaurants specifically, survivability is driven primarily by competitive density within the immediate trade area and the alignment between local consumer spending patterns and the category's typical revenue profile. The 12.2% gap between top-ranked neighborhoods and the national average for Persian Restaurants reflects meaningful variation in how competitive these markets are across different neighborhoods — a stronger signal than is typical for many business categories. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 4 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Persian Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Location is the single strongest predictor of whether a business thrives or fails.
Top US neighborhoods to open a Persian Restaurant
| Comparison factor | Where high-survivability neighborhoods excel | Where lower-survivability neighborhoods fall short |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary subtype clustering | Neighborhoods with multiple complementary subtypes within 2 blocks (e.g., fitness + smoothie + athletic apparel). | Neighborhoods where the subtype is isolated from complementary anchors, requiring all foot-traffic to be destination-driven. |
| 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. |
| Walk Score + foot-traffic alignment | Neighborhoods where Walk Score (90+) matches actual measured pedestrian volume — not just street-grid promise. | High Walk Score scores driven by transit density but with sparse street-level retail engagement. |
Reading the score gap inside the top 10
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Norwood, New York City leads at 70% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Persian Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwood | New York City | 70.2% | Good | 71.6% | 68.0% |
| 2 | Bedford Park | New York City | 70.0% | Good | 71.3% | 67.7% |
| 3 | Brush Park | Detroit | 69.0% | Good | 70.4% | 66.8% |
| 4 | Kingsbridge | New York City | 69.0% | Good | 70.4% | 66.7% |
| 5 | Van Nest | New York City | 68.6% | Good | 70.0% | 66.4% |
| 6 | Morris Park | New York City | 68.4% | Good | 69.8% | 66.2% |
| 7 | Soundview | New York City | 68.3% | Good | 69.7% | 66.1% |
| 8 | Downtown | Baltimore | 67.9% | Good | 69.3% | 65.7% |
| 9 | Midtown | Detroit | 67.9% | Good | 69.3% | 65.6% |
| 10 | Tenderloin | San Francisco | 67.4% | Good | 68.8% | 65.2% |
| 11 | Bronx Park | New York City | 67.3% | Good | 68.7% | 65.1% |
| 12 | Parkchester | New York City | 67.3% | Good | 68.7% | 65.0% |
| 13 | Inwood | New York City | 67.2% | Good | 68.6% | 65.0% |
| 14 | Unionport | New York City | 67.2% | Good | 68.6% | 65.0% |
| 15 | Concourse | New York City | 67.2% | Good | 68.6% | 65.0% |
| 16 | Tremont | New York City | 67.1% | Good | 68.4% | 64.8% |
| 17 | Fordham | New York City | 67.0% | Good | 68.4% | 64.8% |
| 18 | Fieldston | New York City | 66.9% | Good | 68.3% | 64.6% |
| 19 | Longwood | New York City | 66.7% | Good | 68.1% | 64.5% |
| 20 | Port Morris | New York City | 66.7% | Good | 68.1% | 64.5% |
| 21 | High Bridge | New York City | 66.7% | Good | 68.0% | 64.4% |
| 22 | Chinatown | San Francisco | 66.6% | Good | 68.0% | 64.3% |
| 23 | Nob Hill | San Francisco | 66.4% | Good | 67.8% | 64.2% |
| 24 | Downtown | Detroit | 66.4% | Good | 67.7% | 64.1% |
| 25 | Russian Hill | San Francisco | 66.2% | Good | 67.6% | 64.0% |
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's true of every top-ranked US neighborhood
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 4 different cities, with New York City claiming 17 of the top spots (68%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- New York City: 17 neighborhoods (68% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Francisco: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25) — View city guide
- Detroit: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Baltimore: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Persian 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.
Walkability vs. visibility — which wins?
The concentration of 17 top-ranked neighborhoods in New York City (68% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that New York City's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for Persian Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat New York City neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
How to apply this ranking when choosing where to open a Persian Restaurant
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. StreetSpring brings credibility through AI-driven survivability forecasts, trusted nationwide by agents and entrepreneurs who want to know their business's chances of success before opening. 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 Persian Restaurants.
Filtering the list to your actual constraints
See also: Best Cities for Persian Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Persian Restaurants.
Cross-Subtype Synergy Across the Spectrum
Survivability isn't subtype-specific in isolation. Neighborhoods that work for Persian Restaurants often work for related business types — here's the cross-subtype picture at different points in the Persian Restaurant ranking:
Norwood, New York City — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Persian Restaurants (70% survivability for Persian Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Norwood:
- Pet Grooming Shop (84% survivability)
- South African Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Barbecue Restaurant (82% survivability)
Saddleback-View, Los Angeles — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (55% survivability for Persian Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Saddleback-View:
- Singaporean Restaurant (84% survivability)
- Italian Restaurant (84% survivability)
- Portuguese Restaurant (83% survivability)
Check the cross-subtype list before signing. If a neighborhood is great for Persian Restaurants but nothing else, treat that as data; if several subtypes score well together, the neighborhood-level signal is robust.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Detroit: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- San Francisco: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Baltimore: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Persian 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 Persian 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 a Persian Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Persian 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 Persian 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.
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.
How does the national ranking for Persian Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Persian 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.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Persian Restaurant?
The best neighborhoods for Persian 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 Persian Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Persian Restaurants combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 55.4%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
What demographic factors drive survivability for Persian Restaurants?
For Persian 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 Persian Restaurant customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.
What is the typical survivability range for Persian Restaurants in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Persian Restaurants average 67.6% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 55.4%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 12.2% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.
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 Persian 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.