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.
Tremont (New York City) ranks #1 nationally for Seafood Restaurant survivability in 2026, with a 82% chance of success for new entrants. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 2 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Seafood Restaurants exist across diverse markets. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the survivability score for a specific address.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Reviewed and updated: May 17, 2026 — Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Tremont, New York City — 82% survivability for Seafood Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 68.1% for Seafood Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 79.5% — 11.4% 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 79.5% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 68.1%.
This 11.4% 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 Seafood 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 11.4% gap between top-ranked neighborhoods and the national average for Seafood Restaurants reflects meaningful variation in how competitive these markets are across different neighborhoods — a stronger signal than is typical for many business categories. Each forecast is specific to the exact address and business type, generated by StreetSpring's internally developed prediction engine.
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.
Location is the biggest factor in a business's future success.
Top US neighborhoods to open a Seafood Restaurant
| Comparison factor | Where high-survivability neighborhoods excel | Where lower-survivability neighborhoods fall short |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Anchor-venue spillover | Neighborhoods within 0.25 miles of a major anchor (transit hub, university gate, hospital main entrance, concert venue). | Neighborhoods where the nearest anchor is past walking distance — no spillover demand. |
How density of similar businesses lifts (or hurts) survival
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tremont, New York City leads at 82% 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% |
However, the specific location is very important and there are some great locations in neighborhoods that might not appear to be a great fit.
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.
Why some neighborhoods score high without being downtown
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 to apply this ranking when choosing where to open a Seafood Restaurant
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring brings credibility through AI-driven survivability forecasts, trusted nationwide by agents and entrepreneurs who want to know their business's chances of success before opening. 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.
Filtering the list to your actual constraints
See also: Best Cities for Seafood Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Seafood Restaurants.
Synergy Patterns: Subtypes That Cluster Together
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Seafood 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.
Are the best neighborhoods for Seafood Restaurants in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Seafood Restaurants in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 2 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.
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.
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.
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 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 68.1%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
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.