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

Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods in Seattle, the average projected chance that a Korean Restaurant lasts two or more years is 70.8% at a typical address. Woodland, ranked #1, is at 81.1% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Korean Restaurant in Seattle?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Seattle for Korean Restaurant include Somerset (ranked last, at 65.8% at a good address and 56.7% at a typical address), Olympic Manor, and West Lake Sammamish. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

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. StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

Survivability Rankings for Korean Restaurant in Seattle

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Seattle to open a Korean Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Seattle to open a Korean Restaurant is Woodland, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 81.1% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 53 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Seattle 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 Seattle address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Korean Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Seattle?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Seattle neighborhoods to open a Korean Restaurant, at a good address, from Woodland (84.0% survival) to Somerset (65.8%).

October 5, 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: Woodland: 84.0% at a good address, 81.1% at a typical address for Korean Restaurant (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 53 of 94 ranked

Average across the 94 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 70.8% for Korean Restaurants

Most challenging area: Somerset: 65.8% at a good address, 56.7% 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

Woodland leads Seattle's 2026 survivability rankings for Korean Restaurant operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 81.1% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 72.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Somerset, at 65.8% at a good address and 56.7% at a typical address. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

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

Woodland ranks #1 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods in and around Seattle 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	Woodland	Seattle	84.0%	81.1%	84.0%	72.8%
2	Fremont	Seattle	84.0%	80.1%	84.0%	57.4%
3	North Queen Anne	Seattle	84.0%	78.8%	84.0%	61.0%
4	North College Park	Seattle	84.0%	77.7%	84.0%	49.8%
5	West Queen Anne	Seattle	84.0%	73.1%	84.0%	50.7%
6	Silver Lake	Seattle	84.0%	71.4%	84.0%	52.5%
7	Northwest Everett	Seattle	83.6%	81.3%	84.0%	71.0%
8	Bayside	Seattle	83.6%	79.4%	84.0%	69.2%
9	Riverside	Seattle	83.6%	79.1%	84.0%	67.8%
10	Port Gardner	Seattle	83.6%	78.3%	84.0%	53.8%

A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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 Seattle Would a Korean Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Korean Restaurant would make the most money in or around Seattle 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.

Woodland is ranked #1 for Korean Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 81.1% at a typical address; Somerset is ranked last of the 94, at 65.8% at a good address and 56.7% 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.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening a Korean Restaurant in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Korean Restaurant lasts two or more years is 70.8% at a typical address. Two businesses on the same block can have very different survivability scores depending on their category.

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

When selecting a location for a Korean Restaurant in or around Seattle, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can win. 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 apply advanced machine learning to massive commercial real estate datasets to build accurate models. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. Our forecasting system combines proprietary data with machine learning models unavailable anywhere else. 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. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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

Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Woodland, Fremont, and North Queen Anne, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Somerset, Olympic Manor, and West Lake Sammamish. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Korean Restaurant in Seattle is Woodland, at 84.0% at a good address and 81.1% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Fremont and North Queen Anne. 53 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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

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. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Korean Restaurant Rankings in Seattle 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 Seattle.

Is a Korean Restaurant a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?

In Woodland, the projected chance that a new Korean Restaurant lasts two or more years is 81.1% 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 Seattle

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Korean Restaurant tenants, Woodland is ranked first (81.1% at a typical address). Fremont and North Queen Anne follow at 80.1% at a typical address and 78.8% at a typical address respectively. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Seattle: See how Korean Restaurant compares to all other business types in Seattle
Best Cities to Open a Korean Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Korean Restaurant
Business Survivability in Woodland, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Fremont, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in North Queen Anne, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Seattle

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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