National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Seafood Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Seafood Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Tremont in New York City offers the highest survivability for Seafood Restaurant operators at 79%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 2 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Seafood Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Market conditions shift constantly — these neighborhood rankings are a directional guide, and StreetSpring's live tool shows the current score for any specific storefront.
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: Tremont, New York City — 79% survivability for Seafood Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 73.0% for Seafood Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 78.0% — 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 Seafood Restaurants?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Seafood Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 78.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 73.0%.
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.
What separates the top neighborhoods for Seafood Restaurants from the national average is not simply higher foot traffic — it is a favorable ratio of consumer spending on this category to competitive supply. The 48.0% advantage that top neighborhoods hold is built on structural conditions: the right consumer demographics, manageable competition density, and mobility patterns that route target customers past the storefront. StreetSpring's analysis covers businesses that collectively serve more than 180 million+ Americans, giving our models a scale of validation no comparable tool can claim.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 2 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Seafood Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Nothing influences a business's future more than its location.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Seafood Restaurant?
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tremont, New York City leads at 79% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Seafood Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tremont | New York City | 82.1% | Great | 84.1% | 80.6% |
| 2 | Fordham | New York City | 81.7% | Great | 83.6% | 80.2% |
| 3 | High Bridge | New York City | 81.7% | Great | 83.6% | 80.2% |
| 4 | Concourse | New York City | 81.4% | Great | 83.3% | 79.9% |
| 5 | Melrose | New York City | 81.0% | Great | 82.9% | 79.5% |
| 6 | Belmont | New York City | 80.7% | Great | 82.6% | 79.2% |
| 7 | Morris Heights | New York City | 80.3% | Great | 82.2% | 78.8% |
| 8 | Longwood | New York City | 80.2% | Great | 82.2% | 78.7% |
| 9 | East Tremont | New York City | 80.1% | Great | 82.1% | 78.6% |
| 10 | South Bronx | New York City | 79.9% | Good | 81.8% | 78.4% |
| 11 | Bedford Park | New York City | 79.9% | Good | 81.8% | 78.4% |
| 12 | Carroll Gardens | New York City | 79.6% | Good | 81.5% | 78.0% |
| 13 | East Harlem | New York City | 79.5% | Good | 81.4% | 78.0% |
| 14 | Norwood | New York City | 79.3% | Good | 81.2% | 77.8% |
| 15 | Soundview | New York City | 79.0% | Good | 80.9% | 77.4% |
| 16 | Grandview | Los Angeles | 78.9% | Good | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| 17 | West Farms | New York City | 78.8% | Good | 80.8% | 77.3% |
| 18 | Kingsbridge | New York City | 78.5% | Good | 80.4% | 76.9% |
| 19 | Port Morris | New York City | 78.2% | Good | 80.2% | 76.7% |
| 20 | Dongan Hills | New York City | 78.1% | Good | 80.0% | 76.6% |
| 21 | Inwood | New York City | 78.0% | Good | 80.0% | 76.5% |
| 22 | Manhattanville | New York City | 78.0% | Good | 79.9% | 76.4% |
| 23 | Mott Haven | New York City | 77.9% | Good | 79.8% | 76.4% |
| 24 | Marble Hill | New York City | 77.8% | Good | 79.8% | 76.3% |
| 25 | Woodlawn | New York City | 77.8% | Good | 79.7% | 76.3% |
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 2 different cities, with New York City claiming 24 of the top spots (96%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- New York City: 24 neighborhoods (96% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Seafood 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 24 top-ranked neighborhoods in New York City (96% 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 Seafood Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat New York City neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Seafood Restaurant?
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring's AI-driven platform has studied businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans, making its survivability predictions the most empirically grounded in the market. The difference between the best and worst blocks within a single top-ranked neighborhood can be as large as the gap between the #1 and #25 neighborhoods on this list.
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 Seafood Restaurants.
See also: Best Cities for Seafood Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Seafood Restaurants.
Cross-Subtype Synergy Across the Spectrum
Seafood Restaurant success and broader neighborhood quality often correlate. Below are top, middle, and bottom-ranked neighborhoods for Seafood Restaurants along with what else thrives in each:
Plaza-Terrace, Tampa Bay — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (56% survivability for Seafood Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Plaza-Terrace:
- Italian Restaurant (87% survivability)
- Singaporean Restaurant (86% survivability)
- Indonesian Restaurant (86% survivability)
These cross-subtype patterns show up consistently — the strongest neighborhoods for Seafood Restaurants aren't one-trick markets.
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Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
National city rankings: Best cities for Seafood Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Seafood Restaurant?
The best neighborhoods for Seafood 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 Seafood Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Seafood Restaurants combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 73.0%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Seafood Restaurants?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Seafood Restaurants are New York City (24), Los Angeles (1). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Seafood Restaurants in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
How does the national ranking for Seafood Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Seafood 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.
Can a Seafood Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Seafood 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.
What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Seafood Restaurants?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Seafood 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 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 Seafood 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 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.
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.
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 Seafood 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.