National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Pizza Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Pizza Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Tysons (Washington DC) ranks #1 nationally for Pizza Restaurant survivability in 2026, with a 96% chance of success for new entrants. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 6 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Pizza Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date for rapidly changing markets.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: May 4, 2026 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Tysons, Washington DC — 96% survivability for Pizza Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 78.4% for Pizza Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 91.4% — 13.0% 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
Cross-Country Neighborhood Comparison for Pizza Restaurants
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Pizza Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 91.4% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 78.4%.
What the gap from top to median tells you
This 13.0% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
Reading regional clusters in the top 25
Pizza Restaurants tend to show significant geographic clustering — markets where one successful operator exists often attract additional demand, raising survivability for new entrants who choose complementary (rather than directly competing) locations. The concentration of top neighborhoods in Chicago, St. Louis, Washington DC reflects this pattern. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Pizza Restaurants survivability at the address level.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 6 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Pizza 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.
Where in the US should you open a Pizza Restaurant?
| Signal | Top-quartile neighborhood pattern | Bottom-quartile neighborhood pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Storefront vacancy + churn signal | Neighborhoods with low recent vacancy and steady operator continuity in similar subtypes. | Neighborhoods with elevated commercial vacancy or repeated tenant turnover in the same storefronts. |
| 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. |
Why these neighborhoods rank highest
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tysons, Washington DC leads at 96% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Pizza Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tysons | Washington DC | 95.5% | Great | 97.0% | 93.4% |
| 2 | Kennedy Park | Chicago | 92.9% | Great | 94.4% | 90.8% |
| 3 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 92.8% | Great | 94.3% | 90.7% |
| 4 | Southwest | Chicago | 92.4% | Great | 93.9% | 90.3% |
| 5 | Peninsula | Los Angeles | 92.2% | Great | 93.7% | 90.1% |
| 6 | Union | St. Louis | 92.2% | Great | 93.7% | 90.1% |
| 7 | Roseland | Chicago | 92.1% | Great | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| 8 | Rogers Park | Chicago | 92.1% | Great | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| 9 | Morgan Park | Chicago | 92.0% | Great | 93.5% | 89.9% |
| 10 | Kenwood | Chicago | 91.6% | Great | 93.1% | 89.6% |
| 11 | Washington | St. Louis | 91.6% | Great | 93.1% | 89.5% |
| 12 | Harbor Drive | Miami | 91.4% | Great | 92.9% | 89.3% |
| 13 | West Village | Chicago | 91.1% | Great | 92.6% | 89.0% |
| 14 | Troy | St. Louis | 91.0% | Great | 92.5% | 88.9% |
| 15 | River North | Chicago | 90.9% | Great | 92.4% | 88.8% |
| 16 | Margate Park | Chicago | 90.7% | Great | 92.2% | 88.6% |
| 17 | West Town | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 92.1% | 88.5% |
| 18 | Noble Square | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 92.1% | 88.5% |
| 19 | Cabrini Green | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 91.9% | 88.3% |
| 20 | Wildwood | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.8% | 88.2% |
| 21 | Chestnut Hill | Philadelphia | 90.3% | Great | 91.8% | 88.2% |
| 22 | Edgewater | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.7% | 88.2% |
| 23 | Andersonville | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.7% | 88.1% |
| 24 | Mayfair | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.7% | 88.1% |
| 25 | The Villa | Chicago | 90.1% | Great | 91.6% | 88.0% |
Top-ranked neighborhoods contain their own variation; a single block difference can shift survivability meaningfully, which is why address-level scoring matters.
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 6 different cities, with Chicago claiming 18 of the top spots (72%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Chicago: 18 neighborhoods (72% 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
- Los Angeles: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Philadelphia: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Pizza 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.
Why some neighborhoods score high without being downtown
The concentration of 18 top-ranked neighborhoods in Chicago (72% 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 Pizza Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat Chicago neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
Using neighborhood survivability to pick Pizza Restaurants sites
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's survivability scores are built on a 30-factor competitive analysis framework, giving landlords, tenants, and agents a precision instrument for site selection. 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 Pizza Restaurants.
From national rank to your shortlist
See also: Best Cities for Pizza Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Pizza Restaurants.
Synergy Patterns: Subtypes That Cluster Together
The strongest neighborhoods for Pizza Restaurants are also strong for several adjacent business types — useful context if you're considering a portfolio of locations or weighing complementary subtypes:
Baychester, New York City — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (64% survivability for Pizza Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Baychester:
- Brunch Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Pet Boarding Facility (81% survivability)
- Japanese / Sushi Restaurant (81% survivability)
Check the cross-subtype list before signing. If a neighborhood is great for Pizza 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:
- St. Louis: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Philadelphia: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Miami: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Pizza 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 difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Pizza Restaurants?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Pizza 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 should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Pizza Restaurants?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Pizza Restaurants — and by extension, how likely a Pizza Restaurant tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Pizza 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 StreetSpring calculate survivability for Pizza Restaurants specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Pizza Restaurants by analyzing the competitive density of existing Pizza Restaurants within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Pizza 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 Pizza Restaurant surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
How does the national ranking for Pizza Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Pizza 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 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.
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 Pizza 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 Pizza Restaurants?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Pizza Restaurants are Chicago (18), St. Louis (3), Washington DC (1). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Pizza Restaurants in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
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 Pizza 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.