National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Thai Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Thai Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Garment District in New York City offers the highest survivability for Thai Restaurant operators at 83%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 7 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Thai Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Because new competitors open and close each week, the exact survivability score for any specific address is always best verified in StreetSpring's live platform.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Reviewed: May 12, 2026 by Bobby Koons, StreetSpring founder
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Garment District, New York City — 83% survivability for Thai Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 56.0% for Thai Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 75.8% — 19.8% 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 US neighborhoods stack up for Thai Restaurants?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Thai Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 75.8% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 56.0%.
This 19.8% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
Thai Restaurants tend to show significant geographic clustering — markets where one successful operator exists often attract additional demand, raising survivability for new entrants who choose complementary (rather than directly competing) locations. The concentration of top neighborhoods in New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco reflects this pattern. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Thai Restaurants survivability at the address level.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 7 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Thai Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Site selection is the highest-leverage decision most entrepreneurs make — it sets every other variable in motion.
Top US neighborhoods to open a Thai Restaurant
| Comparison factor | Where high-survivability neighborhoods excel | Where lower-survivability neighborhoods fall short |
|---|---|---|
| Walk Score + foot-traffic alignment | Neighborhoods where Walk Score (90+) matches actual measured pedestrian volume — not just street-grid promise. | High Walk Score scores driven by transit density but with sparse street-level retail engagement. |
| 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. |
| Subtype-specific density saturation | Neighborhoods with the subtype below the optimal density curve — room for a new entrant without cannibalizing demand. | Neighborhoods at or past the saturation point for the subtype, where new entrants face zero-sum competition. |
Why these neighborhoods rank highest
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Garment District, New York City leads at 83% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Thai Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garment District | New York City | 83.1% | Great | 84.6% | 81.6% |
| 2 | Midtown | New York City | 80.2% | Great | 81.6% | 78.6% |
| 3 | Pennsport | Philadelphia | 79.5% | Good | 80.9% | 77.9% |
| 4 | Pepperwood | Phoenix | 77.3% | Good | 78.8% | 75.8% |
| 5 | Turtle Bay | New York City | 76.5% | Good | 77.9% | 74.9% |
| 6 | East New York | New York City | 75.9% | Good | 77.4% | 74.4% |
| 7 | Clawson | San Francisco | 75.8% | Good | 77.2% | 74.2% |
| 8 | Kingsbridge | New York City | 75.7% | Good | 77.2% | 74.2% |
| 9 | Marble Hill | New York City | 75.6% | Good | 77.0% | 74.0% |
| 10 | Sutton Place | New York City | 75.3% | Good | 76.7% | 73.7% |
| 11 | Flatlands | New York City | 75.2% | Good | 76.7% | 73.7% |
| 12 | Bedford Park | New York City | 75.0% | Good | 76.4% | 73.4% |
| 13 | Crescentville | Philadelphia | 74.9% | Good | 76.3% | 73.4% |
| 14 | Norwood | New York City | 74.8% | Good | 76.2% | 73.2% |
| 15 | Chelsea | New York City | 74.8% | Good | 76.2% | 73.2% |
| 16 | Tenderloin | San Francisco | 74.8% | Good | 76.2% | 73.2% |
| 17 | Kenmore | Boston | 74.6% | Good | 76.0% | 73.0% |
| 18 | Lawnacres | Miami | 74.5% | Good | 76.0% | 73.0% |
| 19 | Riverfront | Philadelphia | 74.4% | Good | 75.9% | 72.9% |
| 20 | Greenwich | Philadelphia | 74.4% | Good | 75.9% | 72.9% |
| 21 | Fordham | New York City | 74.4% | Good | 75.9% | 72.9% |
| 22 | Baychester | New York City | 74.4% | Good | 75.9% | 72.9% |
| 23 | Republic Homes | Los Angeles | 74.4% | Good | 75.9% | 72.9% |
| 24 | Yerba Buena | San Francisco | 74.3% | Good | 75.8% | 72.8% |
| 25 | Chinatown | San Francisco | 74.3% | Good | 75.7% | 72.8% |
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.
Shared traits of the strongest US neighborhoods
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 7 different cities, with New York City claiming 13 of the top spots (52%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- New York City: 13 neighborhoods (52% of top 25) — View city guide
- Philadelphia: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Francisco: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25) — View city guide
- Phoenix: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Miami: 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 Thai 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.
How transit access shapes survival
The concentration of 13 top-ranked neighborhoods in New York City (52% 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 Thai Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat New York City neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
Using neighborhood survivability to pick Thai Restaurants sites
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. Our AI engine has been trained on millions of real business outcomes, giving every survivability prediction a foundation of data that no other platform can match. 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 Thai Restaurants.
Why score alone shouldn't drive the lease decision
See also: Best Cities for Thai Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Thai Restaurants.
Complementary Business Types Across Tiers
Thai Restaurant success and broader neighborhood quality often correlate. Below are top, middle, and bottom-ranked neighborhoods for Thai Restaurants along with what else thrives in each:
Garment-District, New York City — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Thai Restaurants (83% survivability for Thai Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Garment-District:
- Tattoo & Piercing Shop (85% survivability)
- Nail Salon (84% survivability)
- Indonesian Restaurant (84% survivability)
Lake-Eden, Miami — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (34% survivability for Thai Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Lake-Eden:
- Kosher Restaurant (86% survivability)
- American Restaurant (84% survivability)
- Salad Shop (84% 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.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Boston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Philadelphia: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- San Francisco: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Thai Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
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, mobility data, and 80+ additional factors.
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 should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Thai Restaurants?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Thai Restaurants — and by extension, how likely a Thai Restaurant tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Thai 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.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Thai Restaurant?
The best neighborhoods for Thai 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 Thai Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Thai Restaurants combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 56.0%. 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 Thai Restaurants in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Thai Restaurants average 75.8% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 56.0%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 19.8% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.
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.
Can a Thai Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Thai 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 Thai Restaurants?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Thai 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.
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 Thai 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.