What is the average survivability for Afghan Restaurant across Houston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods in Houston, the average projected chance that an Afghan Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.8% at a typical address. Midtown, ranked #1, is at 80.9% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Afghan Restaurant in Houston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Houston for Afghan Restaurant include Medical Center Area (ranked last, at 74.8% at a good address and 63.5% at a typical address), Greater Inwood, and South Main. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Afghan Restaurant survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

Survivability Rankings for Afghan Restaurant in Houston

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Houston to open an Afghan Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Houston to open an Afghan Restaurant is Midtown, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 40 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Houston would an Afghan Restaurant make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each Houston address you are weighing.

Q: Can an Afghan Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Houston?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open an Afghan Restaurant, at a good address, from Midtown (84.0% survival) to Medical Center Area.

September 22, 2026•14 min read

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: Midtown: 84.0% at a good address, 80.9% at a typical address for Afghan Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 40 of 57 ranked

Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.8% for Afghan Restaurants

Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 74.8% at a good address, 63.5% 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 →

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

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Houston to open an Afghan Restaurant is Midtown, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% 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 60.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 74.8% at a good address and 63.5% at a typical address. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Houston to Open an Afghan Restaurant?

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Afghan 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	Midtown	Houston	84.0%	80.9%	84.0%	60.6%
2	Neartown/Montrose	Houston	84.0%	78.8%	84.0%	58.4%
3	Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley	Houston	83.6%	78.0%	84.0%	54.8%
4	Sharpstown	Houston	83.6%	77.2%	84.0%	56.1%
5	Greater Heights	Houston	83.6%	76.5%	84.0%	48.4%
6	Gulfton	Houston	83.6%	76.3%	84.0%	55.2%
7	Greater Eastwood	Houston	83.6%	73.7%	83.6%	49.8%
8	Spring Branch West	Houston	83.3%	75.4%	84.0%	56.6%
9	Willowbrook	Houston	83.2%	75.6%	84.0%	56.6%
10	Fourth Ward	Houston	83.1%	77.8%	84.0%	67.4%

The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. 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 Houston Would an Afghan Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where an Afghan Restaurant would make the most money in or around Houston 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.

Midtown is ranked #1 for Afghan Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 74.8% at a good address and 63.5% 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.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening an Afghan Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Afghan Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.8% 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 an Afghan Restaurant in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for an Afghan Restaurant in or around Houston, 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 models draw from one of the most comprehensive commercial real estate datasets ever assembled. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. StreetSpring uses its own proprietary forecasting tools to make these predictions. 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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Where in or Around Houston Should I Start an Afghan Restaurant?

The neighborhoods with the highest survivability for this business type are Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, Greater Inwood, and South Main. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open an Afghan Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Afghan Restaurant in Houston is Midtown, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Neartown/Montrose and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley. 40 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Can an Afghan Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Houston?

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 Afghan Restaurant Rankings in Houston 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 Houston.

Is an Afghan Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Afghan Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.9% 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 Afghan Restaurant in Houston

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Afghan Restaurant tenants, Midtown is ranked first (80.9% at a typical address). Neartown/Montrose and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley follow at 78.8% at a typical address and 78.0% at a typical address respectively. 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.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Houston: See how Afghan Restaurant compares to all other business types in Houston
Best Cities to Open an Afghan Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Afghan Restaurant
Business Survivability in Midtown, Houston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Neartown/Montrose, Houston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, Houston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Houston 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.

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