Survivability Rankings for Chinese Restaurant in Chicago

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Chicago neighborhoods to open a Chinese Restaurant, at a good address, from Palmer Square (84.0% survival) to Marynook.

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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: Palmer Square: 84.0% at a good address, 82.7% at a typical address for Chinese Restaurant
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 35 of 99 ranked
  • Average across the 99 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.1% for Chinese Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Marynook: 53.7% 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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Summary

Palmer Square leads Chicago'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 82.7% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 76.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Marynook, at 53.7% at a good address and 51.5% at a typical address. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Chicago to Open a Chinese Restaurant?

Palmer Square ranks #1 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods in and around Chicago 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:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Palmer SquareChicago84.0%82.7%84.0%76.8%
2Boulevard DistrictChicago83.6%77.9%84.0%61.5%
3Logan SquareChicago83.5%79.6%84.0%60.2%
4Sheffield NeighborsChicago83.2%80.8%83.6%71.4%
5HermosaChicago83.2%72.8%83.6%49.4%
6AvondaleChicago83.1%77.7%83.6%55.2%
7Belmont GardensChicago83.1%77.7%83.6%67.4%
8West TownChicago83.1%76.5%83.6%53.8%
9Lake View EastChicago83.1%73.7%84.0%52.5%
10Park WestChicago83.1%71.2%83.6%53.4%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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 Chicago Would a Chinese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Chinese Restaurant would make the most money in or around Chicago 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.

Palmer Square is ranked #1 for Chinese Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address; Marynook is ranked last of the 99, at 53.7% 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.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Chinese Restaurant in Chicago requires careful location choice. Across the 99 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Chinese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 65.1% at a typical address. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Chinese Restaurant in or Around Chicago?

When selecting a location for a Chinese Restaurant in or around Chicago, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. 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 forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. 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 Chicago Should I Start a Chinese Restaurant?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Palmer Square, Boulevard District, and Logan Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Marynook, West Woodlawn, and Scottsdale. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. 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 Chicago to Open a Chinese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Chinese Restaurant in Chicago is Palmer Square, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address, followed by Boulevard District and Logan Square. 35 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Can a Chinese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Chicago?

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. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Chinese Restaurant Rankings in Chicago 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 Chicago.

Is a Chinese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Chicago Landlords?

In Palmer Square, the projected chance that a new Chinese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 82.7% 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 Chicago

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Palmer Square, the top-ranked neighborhood in Chicago, a Chinese Restaurant tenant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 82.7% at a typical address. Boulevard District follows at 77.9% at a typical address, while Logan Square shows 79.6% at a typical address. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.

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

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

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

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Chicago 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.