What is the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant is Canton, with 85% average survivability. 23 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant make in the best vs. average Baltimore neighborhood?

In Canton, the best possible Japanese / Sushi Restaurant location in Baltimore offers approximately 5.8% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 7.2% less than average.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Baltimore for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant include Old Town with 74% average survival chance, Glen Burnie, and Westfield. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.

What should I consider when opening a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore?

No other single metric predicts business longevity as reliably as Revenue Capture Score. 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant survivability predictions?

StreetSpring's models achieve 95–99% accuracy across business types, analyzing 100+ factors with a ±3% margin of error. StreetSpring provides address-specific survivability predictions for over 700 business types.

Survivability Rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Baltimore to open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant, from Canton (85% survival) to Ol...

April 24, 2026•17 min read

By Bobby Koons | Last reviewed by Bobby Koons on May 11, 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Canton — 85% average survivability for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 23 of 23 analyzed

City-wide average: 80% for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants

Most challenging area: Old Town at 74%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~5.8% more expected revenue in Canton

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Canton leads Baltimore's 2026 survivability rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant operators with 85% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 88% and the most challenging locations in Canton at 82%. The worst neighborhoods include Old Town with 74% average chance. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

Which Baltimore Neighborhoods Are Strongest for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants?

**Comparable neighborhoods nationally:** Canton resembles **West Woodland (Seattle)** and **King St Metro Eisenhower Ave (Washington DC)** most closely — all three carry more college-educated, high high-earner share, and higher-income. Operators evaluating Canton for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants can read those peer neighborhoods as parallel signal.

**What goes wrong for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants in Baltimore.** 23 tracked neighborhoods, scores spanning **74% to 85%** (average 80%). **Canton** leads at 85% (no existing competitors in our index); **Old Town** anchors the bottom at 74%. The 11-point spread is the dominant failure mode: choosing the wrong Baltimore neighborhood costs more upside than any operational tweak can recover.

Canton ranks #1 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Baltimore for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant survivability with a score of 85% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

The data signals behind these scores

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Canton	85.0% – 89.0%	82.8% – 86.3%	81.0% – 85.0%
2	Kresson	87.0% – 91.0%	82.2% – 85.7%	76.0% – 80.0%
3	Eastwood	94.0% – 97.0%	82.2% – 85.7%	73.0% – 77.0%
4	Greektown	90.0% – 94.0%	80.8% – 84.3%	74.0% – 78.0%
5	Towson	94.0% – 97.0%	80.6% – 84.1%	71.0% – 75.0%
6	Beechfield	92.0% – 96.0%	79.2% – 82.6%	73.0% – 77.0%
7	Medford	82.0% – 86.0%	79.1% – 82.6%	75.0% – 79.0%
8	Oaklee	92.0% – 96.0%	79.1% – 82.6%	74.0% – 78.0%
9	Cedonia	94.0% – 97.0%	79.1% – 82.6%	72.0% – 76.0%
10	Idlewood	86.0% – 90.0%	79.1% – 82.6%	73.0% – 77.0%

Why density alone doesn't determine the winner

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.

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 Baltimore Would a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Canton, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~5.8% more than the average location in or around Baltimore.

On the other hand, in Old Town, the worst possible location could result in making ~7.2% less than the average location in the city.

A great concept in the wrong location will almost always underperform a good concept in the right one. Opening a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across 23 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Japanese / Sushi Restaurant is 80% 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.

The Most Important Factors for a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore

The strongest predictor of whether this business survives two years is the quality of the location you pick — Survivability Score quantifies exactly that. 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. 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 proprietary models incorporate data sources not available through any public platform.

Area to check	What can go wrong	How to de-risk it
CAM + hidden costs	Stated rent looks great, then CAM fees, signage charges, and after-hours utilities add 15-30%.	Get the full operating expense breakdown for the past 2 years. Ask which costs are landlord-capped vs. uncapped.
Workforce availability	Hiring radius is smaller than you think — many neighborhoods can't staff a full team at standard wages.	Pull BLS wage data for your industry in this metro. Walk through your staffing plan with a local restaurant/retail operator before signing.
Build-out budget	Underestimating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing — the "hidden" 30-50% of build-out cost.	Get 3 quotes from licensed contractors and pad budget by +20% for surprises. Confirm landlord TI allowance in writing.

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 foot traffic, competitor, and spending data for your exact address.

The Best Place to Start a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Canton, Kresson, and Eastwood, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Old Town, Glen Burnie, and Westfield. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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Top-Survivability Baltimore Neighborhoods for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore is Canton with 85% average survivability, followed by Kresson and Eastwood. 23 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

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

When Lower-Scoring Neighborhoods Can Still Work for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants

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.

When Does StreetSpring Update Baltimore Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Rankings?

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 Baltimore.

Should You Rent Your Baltimore Storefront to a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

In Canton, StreetSpring forecasts a 82.8% – 86.3% average chance for a new Japanese / Sushi 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Canton, a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant tenant averages 82.8% – 86.3% chance of lasting more than 2 years — the strongest outlook in Baltimore. Kresson follows at 82.2% – 85.7%, while Eastwood shows 82.2% – 85.7%. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront at no cost.

Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level — not just neighborhood averages.

Where Japanese / Sushi Restaurants Thrive in Baltimore

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

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

View technical data for Baltimore

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

Visual Data

Headline survivability statistic for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore — Headline survivability stat for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Baltimore.

Dumbbell chart comparing best vs worst locations for businesses in baltimore — Best vs worst neighborhood per business type — the gap shows how much location choice matters within a city.

How we measure this: Some lots are zoned for limited business types only. We cross-reference the building's use designation against our subtype compatibility map.

**How we benchmark:** BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release reports **50.0% 5-year survival** for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants nationally. StreetSpring's Baltimore model — which incorporates competitive density, traffic patterns, and rent dynamics — produces an average **survivability score of 87%** for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants across the city.

**About this market.** Baltimore, also known as Baltimore City, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is the 30th-most populous U.S. city with a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census and estimated at 569,997 in 2025, while the Baltimore metropolitan area at 2.86 million residents is the 22nd-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore).

**Daytime/resident distribution (Baltimore):** LEHD LODES data across 96 Baltimore neighborhoods: median ratio **0.39:1**, top-quartile **4.34:1** — a strongly-residential commercial-corridor profile. Use this to triangulate which neighborhood matches your concept's natural demand-timing (weekday-commuter vs. evening-and-weekend).

**Operating-cost data point:** Per EIA Form 861, US DOL, and Tax Foundation 2024, Baltimore's state-level operating costs read: commercial electricity **7.3¢/kWh** (below the 10.8¢ 24-metro median), state minimum wage **$15.00/hr** (below $15.00), combined sales tax **6.0%** (below 7.7%), and effective commercial property tax **1.07%** (above 0.96%). Composite tier vs peers: **low-cost**.

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Beyond the Numbers: Local Context

Local-context questions, answered with neighborhood-specific numbers.

How is the Japanese / Sushi Restaurants survivability score for Baltimore calculated?

Each Japanese / Sushi Restaurants survivability score in Baltimore (averaging 87%) reflects ~100 factors per address: competitor counts at multiple radii, demographics, accessibility, rent, and historical outcomes. The model is recalibrated quarterly against 500K+ business outcomes nationally.

What are the key demographic factors for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants in Baltimore?

ACS data puts Baltimore's metro median household income at ~$104K and median age at 39. StreetSpring's survivability model factors these alongside ~100 other location signals; the average score for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants in Baltimore is 87%.

Is Baltimore a top-ranked city for a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

For Japanese / Sushi Restaurants, Baltimore ranks #7 out of 24 metros with an average survivability score of 87%. The strongest metro tops out at 89%; the weakest at 84%.

Do Japanese / Sushi Restaurants need walkable locations in Baltimore?

Baltimore's metro median commute is 30 minutes. Accessibility is one of ~100 factors in the survivability model — Japanese / Sushi Restaurants in Baltimore score 87% on average, with the spread (61-98%) driven heavily by per-location accessibility differences.

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