Survivability Rankings for Scandinavian Restaurant in Baltimore

2026 ranking of Baltimore neighborhoods to open a Scandinavian Restaurant, at a good address, from Curtis Bay (83.5% survival) to Sandtown-Winchester.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Curtis Bay: 83.5% at a good address, 77.8% at a typical address for Scandinavian Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.5% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 29 of 60 ranked
  • Average across the 60 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 68.2% for Scandinavian Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Sandtown-Winchester: 55.6% at a good address, 51.5% at a typical address
  • 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 →

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Opening a Scandinavian Restaurant in Baltimore? Our 2026 analysis identifies Curtis Bay as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.5% at a good address and 77.8% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.5% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 83.6% and its lowest at 61.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Sandtown-Winchester, at 55.6% at a good address and 51.5% at a typical address. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Baltimore to Open a Scandinavian Restaurant?

Curtis Bay ranks #1 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods in and around Baltimore for Scandinavian Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.5% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Curtis BayBaltimore83.5%77.8%83.6%61.0%
2Howard ParkBaltimore83.5%74.0%83.6%58.8%
3BrooklynBaltimore83.1%78.7%84.0%62.4%
4Cherry HillBaltimore83.1%77.7%84.0%66.4%
5MontebelloBaltimore82.6%79.6%83.1%72.3%
6CantonBaltimore82.6%77.3%83.6%69.6%
7CedmontBaltimore82.2%72.9%83.1%58.4%
8Hamilton HillsBaltimore82.2%71.2%83.1%54.8%
9Morrell ParkBaltimore82.0%74.6%83.1%54.3%
10Cross CountryBaltimore81.8%73.7%82.6%58.8%

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. 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 the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Baltimore Would a Scandinavian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Scandinavian Restaurant would make the most money in or around Baltimore 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.

Curtis Bay is ranked #1 for Scandinavian Restaurant survivability, at 83.5% at a good address and 77.8% at a typical address; Sandtown-Winchester is ranked last of the 60, at 55.6% at a good address and 51.5% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

The same business type carries a different projected chance in every ranked neighborhood of a city, so the address is worth testing before you sign. Opening a Scandinavian Restaurant in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across the 60 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Scandinavian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 68.2% at a typical address. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Scandinavian Restaurant in or Around Baltimore?

When selecting a location for a Scandinavian Restaurant in or around Baltimore, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. StreetSpring's proprietary Revenue Capture Score, the revenue a business can capture at a specific address, is the factor that matters most when choosing where to open. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. Our proprietary models incorporate data sources not available through any public platform. 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. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.


Where in or Around Baltimore Should I Start a Scandinavian Restaurant?

Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Curtis Bay, Howard Park, and Brooklyn, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Sandtown-Winchester, Broadway East, and Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. 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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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Baltimore to Open a Scandinavian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Scandinavian Restaurant in Baltimore is Curtis Bay, at 83.5% at a good address and 77.8% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.5% good-address figure), followed by Howard Park and Brooklyn. 29 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.


Can a Scandinavian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Baltimore?

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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Scandinavian Restaurant Rankings in Baltimore 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 Baltimore.


Is a Scandinavian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?

In Curtis Bay, the projected chance that a new Scandinavian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 77.8% at a typical address and 83.5% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Scandinavian Restaurant in Baltimore

Should you rent your storefront to a Scandinavian Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Curtis Bay is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 77.8% at a typical address, followed by Howard Park at 74.0% at a typical address, and Brooklyn at 78.7% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

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


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

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 figures shown here.