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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Washington DC to open a Thai Restaurant is Bloomingdale, with 80% average survivability. 59 of 59 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Thai Restaurant make in the best vs. average Washington DC neighborhood?

In Bloomingdale, the best possible Thai Restaurant location in Washington DC offers approximately 4.7% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 9.2% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Thai Restaurant in Washington DC?

The city-wide average survivability for Thai Restaurant across Washington DC is 78% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Bloomingdale substantially outperform this average, reaching 80%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Thai Restaurant in Washington DC?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Washington DC for Thai Restaurant include Douglas with 75% average survival chance, Barney Circle, and Cherrydale. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.

What should I consider when opening a Thai Restaurant in Washington DC?

A high Revenue Capture Score is the clearest signal that a location can sustain a profitable business. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

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 provides address-specific survivability predictions for 500+ business types.

Survivability Rankings for Thai Restaurant in Washington DC

Q: Can a Thai Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Washington DC?

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. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Washington DC to open a Thai Restaurant, from Bloomingdale (80% survival) to Doug...

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: Bloomingdale — 80% average survivability for Thai Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 59 of 59 analyzed

City-wide average: 78% for Thai Restaurants

Most challenging area: Douglas at 75%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~4.7% more expected revenue in Bloomingdale

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

Opening a Thai Restaurant in Washington DC? Our 2026 analysis identifies Bloomingdale as the top location with 80% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 81% and the most challenging locations in Bloomingdale at 78%. The worst neighborhoods include Douglas with 75% average chance. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

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

Bloomingdale ranks #1 of 59 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Washington DC for Thai Restaurant survivability, with a 80% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Bloomingdale	78.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
2	Lyon Village	78.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 81.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
3	Old Town	78.0% – 82.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
4	Crestwood	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
5	Foggy Bottom	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 81.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
6	Forest Hills	77.0% – 81.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
7	Cleveland Park	77.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
8	Downtown	77.0% – 81.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
9	Ashton Heights	77.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
10	Woodley Park	77.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	75.0% – 76.0%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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 Washington DC Would a Thai Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Bloomingdale, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~4.7% more than the average location in or around Washington DC.

On the other hand, in Douglas, the worst possible location could result in making ~9.2% less than the average location in the city.

Where you open matters more than anything else. Opening a Thai Restaurant in Washington DC requires careful location choice. Across 59 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Thai Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. A high-traffic corner that works well for a coffee shop may be entirely wrong for a specialty retailer.

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

When selecting a location for a Thai Restaurant in or around Washington DC, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. A high Revenue Capture Score is the clearest signal that a location can sustain a profitable business. 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. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary — developed in-house over years of research. 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. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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

The neighborhoods with the highest survivability for this business type are Bloomingdale, Lyon Village, and Old Town, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Douglas, Barney Circle, and Cherrydale. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly — the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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National Neighborhood Survivability: Thai Restaurant

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Thai Restaurant in Washington DC is Bloomingdale with 80% average survivability, followed by Lyon Village and Old Town. 59 of 59 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Can a Thai 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. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Thai 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 Thai Restaurant a Good Tenant for Washington DC Landlords?

In Bloomingdale, StreetSpring forecasts a 78.0% – 82.0% average chance for a new Thai 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 Thai Restaurant in Washington DC

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Thai Restaurant tenant in Bloomingdale carries the lowest risk with average survivability of 78.0% – 82.0%. Lyon Village presents moderate risk (78.0% – 82.0%), and Old Town carries comparatively higher risk at 78.0% – 82.0%. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated weekly.

Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

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.

Business Survivability Rankings: Washington DC — See how Thai Restaurant compares to all other business types in Washington DC
Best Cities to Open a Thai Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Thai Restaurant
Business Survivability in Bloomingdale, Washington DC — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Lyon Village, Washington DC — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Old Town, Washington DC — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Washington DC

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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