What is the best neighborhood in Seattle to open a Thai Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Seattle to open a Thai Restaurant is Northwest Everett, ranked #1 at 88.8% Best and 83.8% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 88.8% Best figure). 52 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

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

Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods in Seattle, the average projected chance that a Thai Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.0% Typical. Northwest Everett, ranked #1, is at 83.8% Typical.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Thai Restaurant in Seattle?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Seattle for Thai Restaurant include Somerset (ranked last, at 60.9% Best and 56.6% Typical), West Lake Sammamish, and Olympic Manor. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Thai 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 generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.

Survivability Rankings for Thai Restaurant in Seattle

Q: Where in Seattle would a Thai 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.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Seattle neighborhoods to open a Thai Restaurant, on Best, from Northwest Everett (88.8% survival) to Somerset (60.9%).

September 22, 2026•14 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

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

Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space

#1 Neighborhood: Northwest Everett: 88.8% Best, 83.8% Typical for Thai Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 88.8% Best figure)

The range inside Northwest Everett: the best locations reach 89.0% and the most challenging sit at 71.0%, a spread of 18.0 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it

Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 52 of 94 ranked

Average across the 94 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.0% for Thai Restaurants

Most challenging area: Somerset: 60.9% Best, 56.6% Typical

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

Summary

Northwest Everett leads Seattle's 2026 survivability rankings for Thai Restaurant operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 88.8% Best and 83.8% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 88.8% Best figure). The last-ranked neighborhood is Somerset, at 60.9% Best and 56.6% Typical. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.

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

Northwest Everett ranks #1 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods in and around Seattle for Thai Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 88.8% Best as of 2026. It shares that figure with 1 other ranked neighborhood. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	Best	Typical	Worst
1	Northwest Everett	Seattle	88.8%	83.8%	78.9%
2	Woodland	Seattle	88.8%	83.8%	78.8%
3	Fremont	Seattle	88.5%	81.9%	76.6%
4	North Queen Anne	Seattle	86.9%	79.4%	74.7%
5	North College Park	Seattle	86.6%	77.7%	72.6%
6	Riverside	Seattle	86.6%	79.9%	75.5%
7	Port Gardner	Seattle	86.4%	78.5%	74.1%
8	Interbay	Seattle	86.2%	77.5%	72.5%
9	Bayside	Seattle	86.1%	80.4%	76.2%
10	East Queen Anne	Seattle	86.1%	77.2%	72.1%

Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. 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 Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where in or Around Seattle Would a Thai Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Thai 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.

Northwest Everett is ranked #1 for Thai Restaurant survivability, at 88.8% Best and 83.8% Typical; Somerset is ranked last of the 94, at 60.9% Best and 56.6% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Thai Restaurant in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Thai Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.0% Typical. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.

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

When selecting a location for a Thai Restaurant in or around Seattle, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S. 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 Seattle Should I Start a Thai Restaurant?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Northwest Everett, Woodland, and Fremont, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Somerset, West Lake Sammamish, and Olympic Manor. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Thai Restaurant in Seattle is Northwest Everett, at 88.8% Best and 83.8% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 88.8% Best figure), followed by Woodland and Fremont. 52 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

Can a Thai 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. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Thai 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 Thai Restaurant a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?

In Northwest Everett, the projected chance that a new Thai Restaurant lasts two or more years is 83.8% Typical and 88.8% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Thai Restaurant in Seattle

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Northwest Everett, a Thai Restaurant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 88.8% Best. In Woodland, it is 88.8% Best, and in Fremont, 88.5% Best. 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 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 Thai Restaurant compares to all other business types in Seattle
Best Cities to Open a Thai Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Thai Restaurant
Business Survivability in Northwest Everett, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Woodland, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Fremont, 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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