National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Polish Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Polish Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Tysons in Washington DC ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Polish Restaurant, with 84% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 6 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Polish Restaurants exist across diverse markets. These rankings are updated quarterly, but StreetSpring's live tool reflects current competitive conditions for any specific address — check it before signing a lease.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31 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: Tysons, Washington DC — 84% survivability for Polish Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 78.0% for Polish Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 83.0% — 48.0% 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 Polish Restaurants?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Polish Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 83.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 78.0%.
This 48.0% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
For a Polish Restaurant, the survivability advantage of a top-ranked neighborhood (averaging 83.0% versus the national average of 78.0%) translates directly into a longer survival horizon and a stronger revenue capture position. StreetSpring's model identifies Polish Restaurants survivability as particularly sensitive to the competitive density of direct and indirect competitors within a quarter-mile radius of the specific address.
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 Polish 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 Polish Restaurant?
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tysons, Washington DC leads at 84% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Polish Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tysons | Washington DC | 94.4% | Great | 95.7% | 92.6% |
| 2 | Kennedy Park | Chicago | 92.9% | Great | 94.2% | 91.2% |
| 3 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 92.8% | Great | 94.1% | 91.0% |
| 4 | Southwest | Chicago | 92.3% | Great | 93.6% | 90.6% |
| 5 | Union | St. Louis | 92.2% | Great | 93.5% | 90.4% |
| 6 | Roseland | Chicago | 92.1% | Great | 93.4% | 90.4% |
| 7 | Rogers Park | Chicago | 92.1% | Great | 93.3% | 90.3% |
| 8 | Morgan Park | Chicago | 91.9% | Great | 93.2% | 90.2% |
| 9 | Kenwood | Chicago | 91.6% | Great | 92.9% | 89.9% |
| 10 | Washington | St. Louis | 91.6% | Great | 92.9% | 89.9% |
| 11 | Peninsula | Los Angeles | 91.6% | Great | 92.9% | 89.9% |
| 12 | Harbor Drive | Miami | 91.4% | Great | 92.6% | 89.6% |
| 13 | West Village | Chicago | 91.1% | Great | 92.4% | 89.3% |
| 14 | Troy | St. Louis | 91.0% | Great | 92.3% | 89.2% |
| 15 | River North | Chicago | 90.9% | Great | 92.2% | 89.2% |
| 16 | Margate Park | Chicago | 90.7% | Great | 92.0% | 89.0% |
| 17 | West Town | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 91.9% | 88.9% |
| 18 | Noble Square | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 91.8% | 88.8% |
| 19 | Cabrini Green | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 91.6% | 88.6% |
| 20 | Chestnut Hill | Philadelphia | 90.2% | Great | 91.5% | 88.5% |
| 21 | Wildwood | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.5% | 88.5% |
| 22 | Andersonville | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.5% | 88.5% |
| 23 | Mayfair | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.5% | 88.5% |
| 24 | Edgewater | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.5% | 88.5% |
| 25 | The Villa | Chicago | 90.1% | Great | 91.4% | 88.4% |
These neighborhood rankings are directional — the specific address remains the decisive variable, and StreetSpring's live tool scores each address individually.
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 Polish 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 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 Polish Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat Chicago neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Polish Restaurant?
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. Our analysis draws on one of the largest proprietary commercial real estate datasets available, spanning 24 US metros and 130+ business categories. 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 Polish Restaurants.
See also: Best Cities for Polish Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Polish Restaurants.
Cross-Subtype Synergy Across the Spectrum
The strongest neighborhoods for Polish Restaurants are also strong for several adjacent business types — useful context if you're considering a portfolio of locations or weighing complementary subtypes:
Tysons, Washington DC — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Polish Restaurants (94% survivability for Polish Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Tysons:
- Georgian Restaurant (96% survivability)
- Veterinary Clinic (96% survivability)
- Portuguese Restaurant (96% survivability)
Gallaudet, Washington DC — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (79% survivability for Polish Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Gallaudet:
- Pet Grooming Shop (84% survivability)
- Pet Store (83% survivability)
- Pet Boarding Facility (82% survivability)
When several subtypes score well in the same neighborhood, that's a stronger signal than any single subtype's score in isolation. Use both views.
Visual Data
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- St. Louis: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Philadelphia: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Miami: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Polish Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Tysons in Washington DC the best neighborhood for Polish Restaurants?
Tysons in Washington DC ranks #1 for Polish Restaurants with 84% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics — fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending — strong demographic alignment with Polish Restaurant customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Polish Restaurants specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Polish Restaurants by analyzing the competitive density of existing Polish Restaurants within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Polish Restaurants in that location, the vacancy and tenant mix around the site, and hundreds of additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Polish Restaurant surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Polish Restaurants?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Polish Restaurants — and by extension, how likely a Polish Restaurant tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Polish 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.
Can a Polish Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Polish 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 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.
Are the best neighborhoods for Polish Restaurants in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Polish Restaurants in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 6 cities in the current dataset. As coverage expands, this breakdown may shift. The fundamental driver is the competitive-to-spending ratio at the address level, which can favor strong locations in both large and smaller markets.
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 Polish 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.
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.
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 Polish 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. 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.