Survivability Rankings for Greek Restaurant in Boston

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open a Greek Restaurant, at a good address, from Winter Hill (84.0% survival) to Beacon Hill.

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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: Winter Hill: 84.0% at a good address, 80.5% at a typical address for Greek Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 14 of 52 ranked
  • Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.9% for Greek Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Beacon Hill: 58.3% 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 →

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Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Boston, Winter Hill ranks #1 for opening a Greek Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 61.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Beacon Hill, at 58.3% 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 Greek Restaurant?

Winter Hill ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Greek 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:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Winter HillBoston84.0%80.5%84.0%61.0%
2Davis SquareBoston84.0%79.1%84.0%62.0%
3Porter SquareBoston83.7%79.4%84.0%67.4%
4Ball SquareBoston83.7%77.8%84.0%58.8%
5Central HillBoston83.6%81.0%84.0%67.8%
6Teele SquareBoston83.6%80.8%83.6%75.0%
7Magoun SquareBoston83.6%80.7%83.6%66.0%
8North CambridgeBoston83.6%77.1%84.0%49.4%
9East SomervilleBoston83.6%76.4%84.0%58.8%
10The PortBoston82.8%66.9%84.0%48.0%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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 Greek Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Greek 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 Greek 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 58.3% 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.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Greek Restaurant in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Greek Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.9% at a typical address. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Greek Restaurant in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for a Greek 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. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. Our prediction system is built from scratch using proprietary data pipelines and validated against actual business lifecycles. 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 Greek Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Winter Hill, Davis Square, and Porter Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and Chinatown. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Greek Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Greek Restaurant in Boston is Winter Hill, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Davis Square and Porter Square. 14 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.


Can a Greek 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. 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 Greek 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 Greek Restaurant a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Winter Hill, the projected chance that a new Greek 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 Greek Restaurant in Boston

For Greek Restaurant tenants in Boston's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

  1. Winter Hill: 80.5%
  2. Davis Square: 79.1%
  3. Porter Square: 79.4%

Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

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 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.


Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Boston 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 figures shown here.