What is the best neighborhood in St. Louis to open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in St. Louis to open a Vietnamese Restaurant is Edwardsville, with 82% average survivability. 33 of 33 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Vietnamese Restaurant make in the best vs. average St. Louis neighborhood?

In Edwardsville, the best possible Vietnamese Restaurant location in St. Louis offers approximately 8.5% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 6.2% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant in St. Louis?

The city-wide average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant across St. Louis is 79% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Edwardsville substantially outperform this average, reaching 82%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Vietnamese Restaurant in St. Louis?

The most challenging neighborhoods in St. Louis for Vietnamese Restaurant include Florissant with 77% average survival chance, University, and Dardenne Prairie. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant in St. Louis

Q: Can a Vietnamese Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in St. Louis?

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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in St. Louis to open a Vietnamese Restaurant, from Edwardsville (82% survival) to Fl...

September 22, 2026•12 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: September 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

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

#1 Neighborhood: Edwardsville — 82% average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 33 of 33 analyzed

City-wide average: 79% for Vietnamese Restaurants

Most challenging area: Florissant at 77%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~8.5% more expected revenue in Edwardsville

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Edwardsville leads St. Louis's 2026 survivability rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant operators with 82% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in Edwardsville at 71%. The worst neighborhoods include Florissant with 77% average chance. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around St. Louis to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Edwardsville ranks #1 of 33 neighborhoods analyzed in and around St. Louis for Vietnamese Restaurant survivability, with a 82% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Edwardsville	80.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	70.0% – 72.0%
2	Union	79.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
3	Washington	79.0% – 83.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
4	Troy	78.0% – 83.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
5	Chesterfield	78.0% – 83.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	71.0% – 73.0%
6	Collinsville	78.0% – 83.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	71.0% – 73.0%
7	Fairview Heights	78.0% – 83.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
8	Granite	78.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	71.0% – 73.0%
9	Eureka	78.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
10	Alton	77.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	72.0% – 74.0%

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.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →

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 St. Louis Would a Vietnamese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Edwardsville, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~8.5% more than the average location in or around St. Louis.

On the other hand, in Florissant, the worst possible location could result in making ~6.2% less than the average location in the city.

Our data consistently shows that location accounts for more variance in outcomes than any other single factor. Opening a Vietnamese Restaurant in St. Louis requires careful location choice. Across 33 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Vietnamese Restaurant is 79% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Vietnamese Restaurant in or Around St. Louis?

When selecting a location for a Vietnamese Restaurant in or around St. Louis, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Among all factors in our model, Revenue Capture Score carries the most weight in determining long-term survivability. 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. Our data shows that businesses in moderately competitive clusters survive longer than isolated storefronts on average. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions. 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. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

Where in or Around St. Louis Should I Start a Vietnamese Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Edwardsville, Union, and Washington, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Florissant, University, and Dardenne Prairie. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

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Business Survivability Rankings: St. Louis
Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: St. Louis
National City Survivability: Vietnamese Restaurant
National Neighborhood Survivability: Vietnamese Restaurant

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in St. Louis to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Vietnamese Restaurant in St. Louis is Edwardsville with 82% average survivability, followed by Union and Washington. 33 of 33 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

Can a Vietnamese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in St. Louis?

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. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Vietnamese Restaurant Rankings in St. Louis 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 St. Louis.

Is a Vietnamese Restaurant a Good Tenant for St. Louis Landlords?

In Edwardsville, StreetSpring forecasts a 80.0% – 84.0% average chance for a new Vietnamese Restaurant to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Vietnamese Restaurant in St. Louis

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Edwardsville, a Vietnamese Restaurant has a 80.0% – 84.0% average chance of surviving more than 2 years. In Union, the range shifts to 79.0% – 84.0%, and in Washington, it is 79.0% – 83.0%. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around St. Louis for My Business Overall?

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

Business Survivability Rankings: St. Louis — See how Vietnamese Restaurant compares to all other business types in St. Louis
Best Cities to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant
Business Survivability in Edwardsville, St. Louis — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Union, St. Louis — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Washington, St. Louis — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for St. Louis

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

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