National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Vietnamese Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Our 2026 analysis of neighborhoods across 24 US metros shows Tysons in Washington DC as the top location to open a Vietnamese Restaurant — 97% survivability puts it ahead of every other neighborhood in the country. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 6 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Vietnamese Restaurants exist across diverse markets. These rankings are updated quarterly, but StreetSpring's live tool reflects current competitive conditions for any specific address — check it before signing a lease.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Reviewed: May 13, 2026 by Bobby Koons, StreetSpring founder
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Tysons, Washington DC — 97% survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 80.5% for Vietnamese Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 91.6% — 11.1% 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 Vietnamese Restaurants?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Vietnamese Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 91.6% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 80.5%.
This 11.1% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
Vietnamese 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 Chicago, St. Louis, Washington DC reflects this pattern. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Vietnamese Restaurants survivability at the address level.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 6 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Vietnamese Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
A great product in the wrong location will underperform; an average product in the right location can thrive.
Top US neighborhoods to open a Vietnamese Restaurant
| Signal | Top-quartile neighborhood pattern | Bottom-quartile neighborhood pattern |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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. Tysons, Washington DC leads at 97% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Vietnamese Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tysons | Washington DC | 96.5% | Great | 97.0% | 94.4% |
| 2 | Kennedy Park | Chicago | 93.2% | Great | 94.5% | 91.0% |
| 3 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 92.8% | Great | 94.2% | 90.7% |
| 4 | Peninsula | Los Angeles | 92.8% | Great | 94.2% | 90.7% |
| 5 | Union | St. Louis | 92.5% | Great | 93.8% | 90.3% |
| 6 | Southwest | Chicago | 92.4% | Great | 93.8% | 90.3% |
| 7 | Rogers Park | Chicago | 92.2% | Great | 93.6% | 90.1% |
| 8 | Morgan Park | Chicago | 92.2% | Great | 93.5% | 90.0% |
| 9 | Roseland | Chicago | 92.1% | Great | 93.4% | 89.9% |
| 10 | Washington | St. Louis | 92.1% | Great | 93.4% | 89.9% |
| 11 | Kenwood | Chicago | 91.8% | Great | 93.2% | 89.7% |
| 12 | West Village | Chicago | 91.2% | Great | 92.5% | 89.0% |
| 13 | River North | Chicago | 91.1% | Great | 92.4% | 89.0% |
| 14 | Troy | St. Louis | 91.0% | Great | 92.3% | 88.8% |
| 15 | Chestnut Hill | Philadelphia | 90.9% | Great | 92.2% | 88.7% |
| 16 | Margate Park | Chicago | 90.8% | Great | 92.1% | 88.6% |
| 17 | Harbor Drive | Miami | 90.7% | Great | 92.0% | 88.5% |
| 18 | West Town | Chicago | 90.7% | Great | 92.0% | 88.5% |
| 19 | Noble Square | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 91.9% | 88.4% |
| 20 | Wildwood | Chicago | 90.5% | Great | 91.8% | 88.3% |
| 21 | Mayfair | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 91.7% | 88.2% |
| 22 | Andersonville | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.7% | 88.2% |
| 23 | North Center | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.6% | 88.1% |
| 24 | Cabrini Green | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.6% | 88.1% |
| 25 | The Villa | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.6% | 88.1% |
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 6 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
- Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Philadelphia: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Vietnamese 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 income-and-density pattern
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 Vietnamese Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat Chicago neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
How to apply this ranking when choosing where to open a Vietnamese Restaurant
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. StreetSpring's machine learning models identify the exact blocks and neighborhoods where specific business types consistently outperform — and the ones where they struggle. 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 Vietnamese Restaurants.
Using the ranking to negotiate a better lease
See also: Best Cities for Vietnamese Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Vietnamese Restaurants.
Which Subtypes Thrive Alongside Vietnamese Restaurants
If you're evaluating a Vietnamese Restaurant location, the same neighborhoods that score well for Vietnamese Restaurants often score well for adjacent businesses. A few examples across the national distribution:
Tysons, Washington DC — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Vietnamese Restaurants (96% survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Tysons:
- Georgian Restaurant (96% survivability)
- Veterinary Clinic (96% survivability)
- Portuguese Restaurant (96% survivability)
Point-Breeze, Philadelphia — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (80% survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Point-Breeze:
- Kosher Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Sri Lankan Restaurant (81% survivability)
- Indonesian Restaurant (81% survivability)
Great-Lakes, Atlanta — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (69% survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Great-Lakes:
- Kosher Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Juice & Smoothie Bar (82% survivability)
- Tattoo & Piercing Shop (80% 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:
- St. Louis: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Philadelphia: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Miami: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Vietnamese Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical survivability range for Vietnamese Restaurants in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Vietnamese Restaurants average 91.6% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 80.5%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 11.1% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.
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 should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Vietnamese Restaurants?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Vietnamese Restaurants — and by extension, how likely a Vietnamese Restaurant tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Vietnamese 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.
Is the competitive environment for Vietnamese Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?
Yes — competition density for Vietnamese 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 does the national ranking for Vietnamese Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Vietnamese 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.
What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Vietnamese Restaurants?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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.
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.
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 Vietnamese 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.