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

Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods in Houston, the average projected chance that a Cafe lasts two or more years is 74.5% at a typical address. Midtown, ranked #1, is at 81.0% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Cafe in Houston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Houston for Cafe include Addicks Park Ten (ranked last, at 79.0% at a good address and 66.0% at a typical address), Kingwood, and South Acres/Crestmont Park. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Cafe 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. Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

What should I consider when opening a Cafe in Houston?

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 Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

Survivability Rankings for Cafe in Houston

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Cafe?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Cafe is Midtown, ranked #1 at 83.6% at a good address and 81.0% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). 53 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Houston would a Cafe 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.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Cafe, at a good address, from Midtown (83.6% survival) to Addicks Park Ten (79.0%).

September 22, 2026•13 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: 83.6% at a good address, 81.0% at a typical address for Cafe (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 53 of 57 ranked

Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 74.5% for Cafes

Most challenging area: Addicks Park Ten: 79.0% at a good address, 66.0% 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 a Cafe Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Cafe Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Cafe a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Midtown leads Houston's 2026 survivability rankings for Cafe operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 81.0% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 62.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Addicks Park Ten, at 79.0% at a good address and 66.0% at a typical address. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Houston to Open a Cafe?

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Cafe survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% 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	83.6%	81.0%	84.0%	62.4%
2	Neartown/Montrose	Houston	83.6%	79.7%	84.0%	58.4%
3	Willowbrook	Houston	83.6%	77.0%	84.0%	54.3%
4	Greater Uptown	Houston	83.6%	73.5%	84.0%	48.9%
5	Greater Heights	Houston	83.4%	77.1%	84.0%	53.0%
6	Binz	Houston	83.2%	79.3%	83.6%	63.3%
7	Fourth Ward	Houston	83.1%	78.6%	83.6%	62.4%
8	Magnolia Park	Houston	83.1%	78.2%	84.0%	54.3%
9	Gulfton	Houston	83.1%	78.2%	83.6%	53.0%
10	Spring Branch West	Houston	83.1%	77.2%	84.0%	53.8%

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific 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 Houston Would a Cafe Make the Most Money?

Where a Cafe 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 Cafe survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 81.0% at a typical address; Addicks Park Ten is ranked last of the 57, at 79.0% at a good address and 66.0% 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.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Cafe in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Cafe lasts two or more years is 74.5% 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 Cafe in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for a Cafe in or around Houston, 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. Our models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. StreetSpring leverages exclusive data sources and custom models for these projections. 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. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Cafe?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, and Willowbrook, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Addicks Park Ten, Kingwood, and South Acres/Crestmont Park. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Cafe?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Cafe in Houston is Midtown, at 83.6% at a good address and 81.0% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure), followed by Neartown/Montrose and Willowbrook. 53 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

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

Can a Cafe 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 averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Cafe 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 a Cafe a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Cafe lasts two or more years is 81.0% at a typical address and 83.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Cafe in Houston

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Midtown, a Cafe has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 81.0% at a typical address. In Neartown/Montrose, it is 79.7% at a typical address, and in Willowbrook, 77.0% at a typical address. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

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 Cafe compares to all other business types in Houston
Best Cities to Open a Cafe in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Cafe
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 Willowbrook, 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.

View technical data for Houston

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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