National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Scandinavian Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Restaurant, with 84% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 5 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Scandinavian Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Static rankings can't capture every recent change in competition or consumer spending, which is why StreetSpring's real-time tool is the best place to check today's survivability score for a particular location.
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 Scandinavian Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 78.0% for Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Restaurants?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Restaurants reflects meaningful variation in how competitive these markets are across different neighborhoods — a stronger signal than is typical for many business categories. StreetSpring uses its own proprietary forecasting tools to make these predictions.
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 Scandinavian Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Location is the biggest factor in a business's future success.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tysons | Washington DC | 94.2% | Great | 95.6% | 92.6% |
| 2 | Kennedy Park | Chicago | 93.0% | Great | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| 3 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 92.8% | Great | 94.2% | 91.2% |
| 4 | Southwest | Chicago | 92.3% | Great | 93.7% | 90.7% |
| 5 | Roseland | Chicago | 92.1% | Great | 93.5% | 90.5% |
| 6 | Union | St. Louis | 92.1% | Great | 93.5% | 90.5% |
| 7 | Rogers Park | Chicago | 92.0% | Great | 93.4% | 90.4% |
| 8 | Morgan Park | Chicago | 91.9% | Great | 93.2% | 90.2% |
| 9 | Kenwood | Chicago | 91.6% | Great | 93.0% | 90.0% |
| 10 | Washington | St. Louis | 91.6% | Great | 93.0% | 90.0% |
| 11 | West Village | Chicago | 91.0% | Great | 92.4% | 89.4% |
| 12 | River North | Chicago | 90.9% | Great | 92.3% | 89.3% |
| 13 | Troy | St. Louis | 90.8% | Great | 92.2% | 89.2% |
| 14 | Margate Park | Chicago | 90.7% | Great | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| 15 | West Town | Chicago | 90.5% | Great | 91.9% | 88.9% |
| 16 | Noble Square | Chicago | 90.5% | Great | 91.9% | 88.9% |
| 17 | Beach | Miami | 90.4% | Great | 91.8% | 88.8% |
| 18 | Mayfair | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.7% | 88.7% |
| 19 | Harbor Drive | Miami | 90.3% | Great | 91.7% | 88.7% |
| 20 | Cabrini Green | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.6% | 88.6% |
| 21 | Wildwood | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.6% | 88.6% |
| 22 | Peninsula | Los Angeles | 90.2% | Great | 91.6% | 88.6% |
| 23 | Andersonville | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.6% | 88.6% |
| 24 | Uptown | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.6% | 88.6% |
| 25 | Edgewater | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.6% | 88.6% |
Individual site conditions — including storefront visibility, access, and hyper-local competition — can push a location well above or below its neighborhood average.
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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Restaurants.
See also: Best Cities for Scandinavian Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Scandinavian Restaurants.
Cross-Subtype Synergy Across the Spectrum
Survivability isn't subtype-specific in isolation. Neighborhoods that work for Scandinavian Restaurants often work for related business types — here's the cross-subtype picture at different points in the Scandinavian Restaurant ranking:
Tysons, Washington DC — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Scandinavian Restaurants (94% survivability for Scandinavian Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Tysons:
- Georgian Restaurant (96% survivability)
- Veterinary Clinic (96% survivability)
- Portuguese Restaurant (96% survivability)
Mabury-Park, Los Angeles — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (80% survivability for Scandinavian Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Mabury-Park:
- French Restaurant (84% survivability)
- Bangladeshi Restaurant (84% survivability)
- Syrian Restaurant (84% survivability)
Baychester, New York City — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (68% survivability for Scandinavian Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Baychester:
- Brunch Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Pet Boarding Facility (81% survivability)
- Japanese / Sushi Restaurant (81% survivability)
These cross-subtype patterns show up consistently — the strongest neighborhoods for Scandinavian Restaurants aren't one-trick markets.
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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 Scandinavian Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What demographic factors drive survivability for Scandinavian Restaurants?
For Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Restaurant customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.
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 Scandinavian 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.
What makes Tysons in Washington DC the best neighborhood for Scandinavian Restaurants?
Tysons in Washington DC ranks #1 for Scandinavian Restaurants with 84% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics — fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending — strong demographic alignment with Scandinavian Restaurant customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
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 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 Scandinavian 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.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Scandinavian Restaurants?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Scandinavian Restaurants are Chicago (18), St. Louis (3), Miami (2). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Scandinavian Restaurants in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
Can a Scandinavian Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Scandinavian 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 does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Scandinavian Restaurants specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Scandinavian Restaurants by analyzing the competitive density of existing Scandinavian Restaurants within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Restaurant surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
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 Scandinavian 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.