What is the best neighborhood in Portland to open a Korean Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Portland to open a Korean Restaurant is Central Beaverton, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 75.9% at a typical address. 5 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Korean Restaurant across Portland's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods in Portland, the average projected chance that a Korean Restaurant lasts two or more years is 64.0% at a typical address. Central Beaverton, ranked #1, is at 75.9% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Korean Restaurant in Portland?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Portland for Korean Restaurant include Roseway (ranked last, at 62.8% at a good address and 54.1% at a typical address), Eastmoreland, and Russell. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Korean Restaurant survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

Survivability Rankings for Korean Restaurant in Portland

Q: Where in Portland would a Korean Restaurant make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each Portland address you are weighing.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Portland neighborhoods to open a Korean Restaurant, at a good address, from Central Beaverton (84.0% survival) to Roseway.

September 22, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Central Beaverton: 84.0% at a good address, 75.9% at a typical address for Korean Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 5 of 47 ranked

Average across the 47 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 64.0% for Korean Restaurants

Most challenging area: Roseway: 62.8% at a good address, 54.1% at a typical address

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Korean Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Korean Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Korean Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Portland to open a Korean Restaurant is Central Beaverton, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 75.9% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 49.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Roseway, at 62.8% at a good address and 54.1% at a typical address. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Portland to Open a Korean Restaurant?

Central Beaverton ranks #1 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods in and around Portland for Korean Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Central Beaverton	Portland	84.0%	75.9%	84.0%	49.4%
2	Parkrose Heights	Portland	83.6%	66.1%	84.0%	49.8%
3	Buckman	Portland	83.1%	76.1%	83.6%	56.1%
4	Sunnyside	Portland	83.1%	74.2%	83.6%	56.6%
5	Mill Park	Portland	83.0%	67.6%	83.6%	49.8%
6	Greenway	Portland	82.6%	69.6%	84.0%	50.7%
7	Downtown	Portland	82.6%	66.6%	84.0%	48.0%
8	Laurelhurst	Portland	82.1%	67.0%	82.6%	48.0%
9	Vose	Portland	81.8%	68.8%	84.0%	48.9%
10	Goose Hollow	Portland	81.4%	70.0%	82.2%	48.9%

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Portland Would a Korean Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Korean Restaurant would make the most money in or around Portland comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Central Beaverton is ranked #1 for Korean Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 75.9% at a typical address; Roseway is ranked last of the 47, at 62.8% at a good address and 54.1% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Korean Restaurant in Portland requires careful location choice. Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Korean Restaurant lasts two or more years is 64.0% at a typical address. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Korean Restaurant in or Around Portland?

When selecting a location for a Korean Restaurant in or around Portland, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. Every score is produced by our in-house models, trained on 570,000+ real business outcomes. 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.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

Where in or Around Portland Should I Start a Korean Restaurant?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Central Beaverton, Parkrose Heights, and Buckman, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Roseway, Eastmoreland, and Russell. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Portland to Open a Korean Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Korean Restaurant in Portland is Central Beaverton, at 84.0% at a good address and 75.9% at a typical address, followed by Parkrose Heights and Buckman. 5 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Can a Korean Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Portland?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Korean Restaurant Rankings in Portland Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Portland.

Is a Korean Restaurant a Good Tenant for Portland Landlords?

In Central Beaverton, the projected chance that a new Korean Restaurant lasts two or more years is 75.9% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Korean Restaurant in Portland

Should you rent your storefront to a Korean Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Central Beaverton is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 75.9% at a typical address, followed by Parkrose Heights at 66.1% at a typical address, and Buckman at 76.1% at a typical address. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts: revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Portland for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Portland to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Portland.

Business Survivability Rankings: Portland: See how Korean Restaurant compares to all other business types in Portland
Best Cities to Open a Korean Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Korean Restaurant
Business Survivability in Central Beaverton, Portland: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Parkrose Heights, Portland: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Buckman, Portland: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Portland are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Portland

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.

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