Survivability Rankings for Chinese Restaurant in Boston
StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open a Chinese Restaurant, at a good address, from Winter Hill (84.0% survival) to Beacon Hill.
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: Winter Hill: 84.0% at a good address, 80.5% at a typical address for Chinese Restaurant
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 15 of 52 ranked
- Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.8% for Chinese Restaurants
- Most challenging area: Beacon Hill: 58.4% at a good address, 53.3% 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 →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Chinese Restaurant Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Chinese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Chinese Restaurant a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Winter Hill leads Boston's 2026 survivability rankings for Chinese Restaurant operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 61.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Beacon Hill, at 58.4% at a good address and 53.3% 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 Boston to Open a Chinese Restaurant?
Winter Hill ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Chinese Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:
| Rank | Neighborhood | Metro | At a good address | Average (typical address) | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winter Hill | Boston | 84.0% | 80.5% | 84.0% | 61.0% |
| 2 | Davis Square | Boston | 83.8% | 79.0% | 84.0% | 61.0% |
| 3 | Ball Square | Boston | 83.7% | 77.9% | 84.0% | 56.6% |
| 4 | Central Hill | Boston | 83.6% | 81.0% | 84.0% | 67.8% |
| 5 | Magoun Square | Boston | 83.6% | 80.7% | 83.6% | 66.0% |
| 6 | Teele Square | Boston | 83.6% | 80.6% | 83.6% | 73.6% |
| 7 | Porter Square | Boston | 83.6% | 79.5% | 84.0% | 67.4% |
| 8 | North Cambridge | Boston | 83.6% | 76.9% | 84.0% | 48.9% |
| 9 | East Somerville | Boston | 83.6% | 76.5% | 84.0% | 58.8% |
| 10 | The Port | Boston | 82.8% | 67.0% | 84.0% | 48.0% |
A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.
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 Boston Would a Chinese Restaurant Make the Most Money?
Where a Chinese Restaurant would make the most money in or around Boston 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.
Winter Hill is ranked #1 for Chinese Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address; Beacon Hill is ranked last of the 52, at 58.4% at a good address and 53.3% 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 Chinese Restaurant in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Chinese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.8% at a typical address. 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 Chinese Restaurant in or Around Boston?
When selecting a location for a Chinese Restaurant in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. 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 analysis covers businesses in 24 major U.S. metros. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility. 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.
Where in or Around Boston Should I Start a Chinese Restaurant?
Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Winter Hill, Davis Square, and Ball Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and Chinatown. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.
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- Business Survivability Rankings: Boston
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Boston
- National City Survivability: Chinese Restaurant
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Chinese Restaurant
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Chinese Restaurant?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Chinese Restaurant in Boston is Winter Hill, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address, followed by Davis Square and Ball Square. 15 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.
Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.
Can a Chinese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Boston?
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 rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Chinese Restaurant Rankings in Boston 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 Boston.
Is a Chinese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?
In Winter Hill, the projected chance that a new Chinese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.5% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
Landlord Survivability Data for Chinese Restaurant in Boston
Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Chinese Restaurant tenants, Winter Hill is ranked first (80.5% at a typical address). Davis Square and Ball Square follow at 79.0% at a typical address and 77.9% at a typical address respectively. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.
With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Boston for My Business Overall?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Boston to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Boston.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Boston: See how Chinese Restaurant compares to all other business types in Boston
- Best Cities to Open a Chinese Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Chinese Restaurant
- Business Survivability in Winter Hill, Boston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Davis Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Ball Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Boston are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Boston
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.