National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Russian Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Russian Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Tysons in Washington DC offers the highest survivability for Russian Restaurant operators at 84%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 5 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Russian 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 Bobby 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 Russian Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 78.0% for Russian 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 Russian Restaurants?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Russian 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 Russian 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 48.0% gap between top-ranked neighborhoods and the national average for Russian Restaurants reflects meaningful variation in how competitive these markets are across different neighborhoods — a stronger signal than is typical for many business categories. The underlying models are StreetSpring's own — built, trained, and maintained using data external platforms cannot access.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 5 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Russian 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.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Russian 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 Russian Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tysons | Washington DC | 94.4% | Great | 96.1% | 93.1% |
| 2 | Kennedy Park | Chicago | 92.9% | Great | 94.6% | 91.6% |
| 3 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 92.8% | Great | 94.4% | 91.5% |
| 4 | Southwest | Chicago | 92.5% | Great | 94.2% | 91.2% |
| 5 | Roseland | Chicago | 92.2% | Great | 93.9% | 90.9% |
| 6 | Union | St. Louis | 92.2% | Great | 93.8% | 90.9% |
| 7 | Rogers Park | Chicago | 92.2% | Great | 93.8% | 90.9% |
| 8 | Morgan Park | Chicago | 92.0% | Great | 93.6% | 90.7% |
| 9 | Kenwood | Chicago | 91.7% | Great | 93.4% | 90.4% |
| 10 | Washington | St. Louis | 91.6% | Great | 93.3% | 90.3% |
| 11 | Peninsula | Los Angeles | 91.6% | Great | 93.2% | 90.3% |
| 12 | Harbor Drive | Miami | 91.4% | Great | 93.0% | 90.1% |
| 13 | West Village | Chicago | 91.1% | Great | 92.8% | 89.8% |
| 14 | Troy | St. Louis | 91.0% | Great | 92.6% | 89.7% |
| 15 | River North | Chicago | 90.9% | Great | 92.6% | 89.6% |
| 16 | Margate Park | Chicago | 90.7% | Great | 92.4% | 89.4% |
| 17 | West Town | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 92.2% | 89.3% |
| 18 | Noble Square | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 92.2% | 89.2% |
| 19 | Cabrini Green | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 92.0% | 89.0% |
| 20 | Wildwood | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.9% | 88.9% |
| 21 | Andersonville | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.9% | 88.9% |
| 22 | Mayfair | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.9% | 88.9% |
| 23 | Edgewater | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.9% | 88.9% |
| 24 | Beach | Miami | 90.2% | Great | 91.8% | 88.9% |
| 25 | The Villa | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.8% | 88.8% |
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 5 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
- Miami: 2 neighborhoods (8% 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
This distribution has practical implications for Russian 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 Russian 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 Russian Restaurant?
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 Russian Restaurants.
See also: Best Cities for Russian Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Russian Restaurants.
Cross-Subtype Synergy Across the Spectrum
Russian Restaurant success and broader neighborhood quality often correlate. Below are top, middle, and bottom-ranked neighborhoods for Russian Restaurants along with what else thrives in each:
Tysons, Washington DC — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Russian Restaurants (94% survivability for Russian Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Tysons:
- Georgian Restaurant (96% survivability)
- Veterinary Clinic (96% survivability)
- Portuguese Restaurant (96% survivability)
Greater-Uptown, Houston — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (80% survivability for Russian Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Greater-Uptown:
- South American Restaurant (86% survivability)
- Brunch Restaurant (86% survivability)
- Chinese Restaurant (86% survivability)
Great-Lakes, Atlanta — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (66% survivability for Russian Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Great-Lakes:
- Kosher Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Juice & Smoothie Bar (82% survivability)
- Tattoo & Piercing Shop (80% 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
- Miami: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Russian Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Russian Restaurants?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Russian Restaurants are Chicago (18), St. Louis (3), Miami (2). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Russian Restaurants in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
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.
What makes Tysons in Washington DC the best neighborhood for Russian Restaurants?
Tysons in Washington DC ranks #1 for Russian Restaurants with 84% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics — fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending — strong demographic alignment with Russian 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 Russian Restaurants specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Russian Restaurants by analyzing the competitive density of existing Russian Restaurants within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Russian 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 Russian Restaurant surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
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 Russian 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.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Russian Restaurant?
The best neighborhoods for Russian 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 Russian Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Russian Restaurants combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 78.0%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
What is the typical survivability range for Russian Restaurants in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Russian Restaurants average 83.0% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 78.0%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 48.0% — 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 Russian 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.