Survivability Rankings for Hungarian Restaurant in Washington DC

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Washington DC to open a Hungarian Restaurant, from East Falls Church (80% surviva...

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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: East Falls Church: 80% average survivability for Hungarian Restaurant
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 127 of 129 analyzed
  • City-wide average: 77% for Hungarian Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Arboretum at 72%
  • Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~6.8% more expected revenue in East Falls Church
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

East Falls Church leads Washington DC's 2026 survivability rankings for Hungarian Restaurant operators with 80% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 83% and the most challenging locations in East Falls Church at 75%. The worst neighborhoods include Arboretum with 72% average chance. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Washington DC to Open a Hungarian Restaurant?

East Falls Church ranks #1 of 129 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Washington DC for Hungarian Restaurant survivability, with a 80% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodAt a good addressAverage LocationsBest LocationsChallenging Locations
1East Falls Church81.8%78.0% to 82.0%81.0% to 83.0%75.0% to 76.0%
2Highland Park-Overlee Knolls81.3%79.0% to 83.0%80.0% to 82.0%79.0% to 81.0%
3Westover Village81.3%78.0% to 82.0%80.0% to 82.0%78.0% to 80.0%
4Radnor/Fort Myer Heights81.3%78.0% to 82.0%80.0% to 82.0%78.0% to 80.0%
5Old Town81.3%77.0% to 81.0%81.0% to 83.0%74.0% to 76.0%
6Tara-Leeway Heights80.4%78.0% to 82.0%80.0% to 81.0%76.0% to 78.0%
7Lyon Park80.4%78.0% to 82.0%80.0% to 82.0%77.0% to 79.0%
8Green Valley80.4%78.0% to 82.0%80.0% to 81.0%77.0% to 79.0%
9Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill80.4%78.0% to 82.0%80.0% to 82.0%76.0% to 78.0%
10Douglas Park80.4%78.0% to 82.0%79.0% to 81.0%76.0% to 78.0%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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

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Where in or Around Washington DC Would a Hungarian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In East Falls Church, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~6.8% more than the average location in or around Washington DC.

On the other hand, in Arboretum, the worst possible location could result in making ~15.6% less than the average location in the city.

Location is the biggest factor in a business's future success. Opening a Hungarian Restaurant in Washington DC requires careful location choice. Across 129 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Hungarian Restaurant is 77% for lasting more than 2 years, due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Hungarian Restaurant in or Around Washington DC?

When selecting a location for a Hungarian Restaurant in or around Washington DC, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. No other single metric predicts business longevity as reliably as Revenue Capture Score. 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 models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. 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

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.


Where in or Around Washington DC Should I Start a Hungarian Restaurant?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: East Falls Church, Highland Park-Overlee Knolls, and Westover Village, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Arboretum, Skyland, and Woodlands. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Washington DC to Open a Hungarian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Hungarian Restaurant in Washington DC is East Falls Church with 80% average survivability, followed by Highland Park-Overlee Knolls and Westover Village. 127 of 129 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

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


Can a Hungarian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Washington DC?

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. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Hungarian Restaurant Rankings in Washington DC 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 Washington DC.


Is a Hungarian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Washington DC Landlords?

In East Falls Church, StreetSpring forecasts a 78.0% to 82.0% average chance for a new Hungarian 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 Hungarian Restaurant in Washington DC

Landlords in Washington DC's top three neighborhoods for Hungarian Restaurant can expect the following average survivability for new tenants:

  1. East Falls Church: 78.0% to 82.0%
  2. Highland Park-Overlee Knolls: 79.0% to 83.0%
  3. Westover Village: 78.0% to 82.0%

You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

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

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


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

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


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

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