Business Survivability in Interbay, Seattle
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Interbay is a Veterinary Clinic with a ~83% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average.
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- Best business: a Veterinary Clinic in Interbay (~83% average survival rate, ~87% at best locations)
- Neighborhood rank: #1 across all neighborhoods in and around Seattle
- Neighborhood average: ~79% two-year survival across all business types
- Coverage: This ranking carries one row per business type and neighborhood. Its score is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, averaged across the price points StreetSpring scores separately in the tool (most types have 5). The 10 business types here are base types; the tool offers 500+ business types, counting each type at each of its price points.
- Rankings updated quarterly with latest market data
- Detailed methodology
Last reviewed: September 2026 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
In this article:
- Summary
- Is Interbay a good place to start a business?
- How to find the best location
- Best businesses to open
- How much money could a business make?
- What businesses should open next?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Summary
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis finds that the best business to open in Interbay is a Veterinary Clinic with a ~83% chance of surviving at least 2 years across the neighborhood on average, with the best locations offering a ~87% chance; next is a Dance Club with a 78.89% chance, followed by a Korean Restaurant with a 78.83% chance.
Is Interbay a good place to start a business?
Interbay is the #1 most survivable neighborhood for new businesses in and around Seattle, with an average score of ~79% across all analyzed categories.
- The survivability gap between the best and average addresses in Interbay reaches ~13% for the strongest-performing business categories.
- However, those high-scoring categories placed at the least-competitive addresses in Interbay often fall well below average. Picking the right block — not just the right neighborhood — is what actually determines survivability.
- At 96.1% employed, Interbay's consumer base has the spending capacity that makes the neighborhood viable for a wide range of business types — though location selection within the neighborhood still determines actual survivability.
Employment and vacancy figures sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
How can you find the best location to open a business in Interbay?
The right address in Interbay can mean a 20-point survivability difference from an average one — StreetSpring identifies exactly which addresses are worth pursuing. The map below highlights the highest-survivability address for a Veterinary Clinic in Interbay:
StreetSpring's 2026 model identifies this area as the highest-survivability location for a Veterinary Clinic in Interbay. StreetSpring's survivability scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. The model evaluates hundreds of factors — from primary and secondary competition to forecasted spend, site accessibility, and local market share potential.
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What are the best businesses to open in Interbay?
| # | Business type | Chance of lasting two or more years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterinary Clinic | 82.93% |
| 2 | Dance Club | 78.89% |
| 3 | Korean Restaurant | 78.83% |
| 4 | Grocery Store | 78.71% |
| 5 | Vietnamese Restaurant | 78.61% |
| 6 | Liquor Store | 78.55% |
| 7 | Pizza Restaurant | 78.51% |
| 8 | Seafood Restaurant | 77.58% |
| 9 | Smoke Shop | 77.47% |
| 10 | Pet Store | 75.49% |
#1-5: Highest Survivability in Interbay
- Veterinary Clinic — ~79%–~87% survivability range, with an average of 82.93% across Interbay.
- Opening a Dance Club in Interbay shows 78.89% average survivability. Top locations reach ~83%; lower-end sites show ~74%.
- Korean Restaurant (Ranked #3): 78.83% average in Interbay. Best-case storefronts: ~83%. Challenging locations: ~74%.
- Grocery Store is ranked #4 for top businesses to open in Interbay: 78.71% chance on average, best at ~83%, challenging at ~74%.
- Vietnamese Restaurant — ~74%–~83% survivability range, with an average of 78.61% across Interbay.
#6-10: Strong Performers in Interbay
- Opening a Liquor Store in Interbay shows 78.55% average survivability. Top locations reach ~81%; lower-end sites show ~75%.
- Pizza Restaurant (Ranked #7): 78.51% average in Interbay. Best-case storefronts: ~83%. Challenging locations: ~75%.
- Seafood Restaurant is ranked #8 for top businesses to open in Interbay: 77.58% chance on average, best at ~81%, challenging at ~73%.
- Smoke Shop — ~73%–~81% survivability range, with an average of 77.47% across Interbay.
- Opening a Pet Store in Interbay shows 75.49% average survivability. Top locations reach ~81%; lower-end sites show ~70%.
Top 3 Compared Nationally
- Veterinary Clinic — See how this compares to other cities →
- Dance Club — See how this compares to other cities →
- Korean Restaurant — See how this compares to other cities →
How much money could a business in Interbay make?
Best location vs. average location
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, choosing a high-performing site for your concept in Interbay could lead to you making ~13% more than if you selected an average location, and ~30% more than if you selected one of the worst locations.
How StreetSpring calculates location value
- No two business types have identical location needs; survivability scores reflect these differences at the address level.
- Nothing influences a business's future more than its location.
- Choosing locations with superior Survivability Scores directly correlates with higher revenue potential.
- StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.
What businesses should open next in Interbay?
The top businesses to open next in Interbay:
- Veterinary Clinics — 82.93% average survival rate, ~87% at the best address
- Dance Clubs — 78.89% average survival rate
- Korean Restaurants — 78.83% average survival rate
StreetSpring's survivability scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Our analysis covers every major metro in the country — 24 cities and 180 million++ consumers. 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. With Interbay's 96.1% employment rate factored in, the businesses best positioned to succeed here are those that benefit from a well-employed, spending-capable local consumer base. These rankings are a snapshot; StreetSpring recalculates survivability for every location in Interbay weekly, incorporating the latest competitive openings, closures, and spending data — check current locations now.
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- See the Seattle Business Survivability Rankings
- See the Seattle Neighborhood Survivability Rankings
- Explore Veterinary Clinic survivability across Seattle neighborhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about opening a business in Interbay.
What type of business should you rent your Interbay storefront to?
Our 2026 survivability data for Interbay shows that Veterinary Clinics, Dance Clubs, and Korean Restaurants rank as the top tenant categories for minimizing vacancy risk.
- Nothing influences a business's future more than its location.
- StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success. StreetSpring allows property owners to evaluate any address against 500+ business types — so you can prioritize the categories that score highest at your specific location.
Related: See How Landlord Representatives in Seattle Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Should you rent your Interbay storefront to a Veterinary Clinic?
StreetSpring's data confirms a Veterinary Clinic as the highest-survivability tenant type for Interbay. The best addresses show a ~87% chance of lasting more than 2 years; less optimal addresses score around ~79%.
- StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.
What should I consider when opening a business in Interbay?
When selecting a location in Interbay it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score.
- The most important driver of a high Survivability Score is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects.
- The underlying models are StreetSpring's own — built, trained, and maintained using data external platforms cannot access.
- The most current survivability data for Interbay is free to access on StreetSpring — no account required to check your specific address.
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Our analysis covers businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans across 24 major US metros. Aggregated survivability rankings for Seattle are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
Full dataset for Seattle: /resources/data/seattle-survivability-scores-2026.csv — includes all business subtypes, all neighborhoods, survivability scores, and tier assignments. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.