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, Platt Park in Denver offers the highest survivability for Thai Restaurant operators at 84%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Thai Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Rankings like this are a strong starting point, but the live survivability score in StreetSpring will reflect the most current competitor data for your exact address.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 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: Platt Park, Denver: 84% survivability for Thai Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1907 across 22 major US cities
- National average survivability: 67.8% for Thai Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 82.3%: 14.5 points 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 Thai Restaurants?
Analyzing 1907 neighborhoods across 22 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 82.3% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 67.8%.
This 14.5-point 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 a Thai Restaurant, the survivability advantage of a top-ranked neighborhood (averaging 82.3% versus the national average of 67.8%) translates directly into a longer survival horizon and a stronger revenue capture position. StreetSpring's model identifies Thai Restaurants survivability as particularly sensitive to the competitive density of direct and indirect competitors within a quarter-mile radius of the specific address.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Thai Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Thai Restaurant?
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Platt Park, Denver leads at 84% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Thai Restaurants are:
Scores for Thai Restaurants run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 444 of the 1,907 neighborhoods analyzed reaches the 84.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platt Park | Denver | 83.6% | Great | 84.0% | 79.5% |
| 2 | South Orange | Orlando | 83.3% | Good | 84.0% | 81.3% |
| 2 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.3% | Great | 84.0% | 79.5% |
| 4 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 83.2% | Great | 84.0% | 79.0% |
| 4 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 83.2% | Great | 84.0% | 80.8% |
| 6 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 77.2% |
| 7 | City Park West | Denver | 82.9% | Great | 84.0% | 80.8% |
| 7 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 82.9% | Great | 84.0% | 77.7% |
| 9 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 82.7% | Great | 84.0% | 79.0% |
| 9 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 82.7% | Great | 84.0% | 76.8% |
| 11 | Shaw | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 84.0% | 75.9% |
| 11 | Truxton Circle | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 84.0% | 73.2% |
| 13 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 82.2% | Great | 84.0% | 74.6% |
| 13 | Pleasant Plains | Washington DC | 82.2% | Great | 84.0% | 72.8% |
| 15 | Edgewood | Washington DC | 82.0% | Great | 84.0% | 75.0% |
| 16 | Whiteoak | Charlotte | 81.8% | Great | 84.0% | 75.9% |
| 17 | Eckington | Washington DC | 81.7% | Great | 84.0% | 68.2% |
| 18 | Highland | Denver | 81.6% | Great | 84.0% | 70.5% |
| 18 | Bloomingdale | Washington DC | 81.6% | Great | 84.0% | 69.2% |
| 20 | Kirkman South | Orlando | 81.5% | Average | 83.6% | 77.7% |
| 20 | Fitzsimons | Denver | 81.5% | Great | 84.0% | 70.5% |
| 22 | Fairfax | Los Angeles | 81.4% | Great | 84.0% | 69.6% |
| 22 | Adonea | Denver | 81.4% | Great | 83.6% | 77.7% |
| 24 | Woodland | Seattle | 81.2% | Great | 84.0% | 72.8% |
| 24 | Northwest Everett | Seattle | 81.2% | Great | 84.0% | 71.0% |
Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, block-level survivability can vary by 10 to 20 percentage points depending on competitive conditions at the exact address.
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 8 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Washington DC: 8 neighborhoods (32% of top 25): View city guide
- Denver: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25): View city guide
- Orlando: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Charlotte: 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.
The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 8 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Thai Restaurants operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets: the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Thai Restaurant?
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. 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. 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 Thai Restaurants.
See also: Best Cities for Thai Restaurant: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Thai Restaurants.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Seattle: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: 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
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 67.8%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1907 neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Thai 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.
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.
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 does the national ranking for Thai Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Thai 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.
Is the competitive environment for Thai Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?
Yes, competition density for Thai Restaurants varies significantly by market. In the top-ranked neighborhoods, StreetSpring's model identifies favorable competitive dynamics as a primary driver of high survivability scores. In more saturated markets, even strong consumer spending may not overcome competitive pressure. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.
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.
Where can I download the underlying data?
Every neighborhood figure on this page comes from the metro file for its city, each a free download under CC BY 4.0: Denver (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/denver-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Orlando (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/orlando-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Washington DC (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/washington-dc-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Atlanta (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/atlanta-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Los Angeles (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/los-angeles-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Chicago (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/chicago-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Charlotte (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/charlotte-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Seattle (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/seattle-survivability-scores-2026.csv). The national file, https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv, has one row per metro and business type.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Orlando, Washington DC, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, Seattle.
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 1907 neighborhoods across 22 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.