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

Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods in Houston, the average projected chance that an Indian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.9% at a typical address. Midtown, ranked #1, is at 80.8% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Indian Restaurant in Houston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Houston for Indian Restaurant include Medical Center Area (ranked last, at 75.4% at a good address and 64.3% at a typical address), Greater Fondren Southwest, and Greater Inwood. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Indian 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. StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.

Survivability Rankings for Indian Restaurant in Houston

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Houston to open an Indian Restaurant is Midtown, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 39 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Houston would an Indian 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 Indian 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. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open an Indian 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, 80.8% at a typical address for Indian Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 39 of 57 ranked

Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.9% for Indian Restaurants

Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 75.4% at a good address, 64.3% 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 →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would an Indian Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can an Indian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is an Indian 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 Indian Restaurant is Midtown, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% 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 59.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 75.4% at a good address and 64.3% 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 Indian Restaurant?

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Indian 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%	80.8%	84.0%	59.2%
2	Neartown/Montrose	Houston	84.0%	78.9%	84.0%	59.7%
3	Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley	Houston	83.6%	77.9%	84.0%	55.6%
4	Sharpstown	Houston	83.6%	77.4%	84.0%	55.6%
5	Greater Heights	Houston	83.6%	76.7%	84.0%	48.4%
6	Gulfton	Houston	83.6%	76.5%	84.0%	55.2%
7	Greater Eastwood	Houston	83.6%	73.9%	84.0%	49.8%
8	Spring Branch West	Houston	83.5%	75.7%	84.0%	56.1%
9	Binz	Houston	83.4%	77.2%	83.6%	64.6%
10	Fourth Ward	Houston	83.3%	77.8%	84.0%	66.9%

Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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 Indian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where an Indian 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 Indian Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 75.4% at a good address and 64.3% 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 rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening an Indian Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Indian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.9% at a typical address. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.

What Should I Consider When Opening an Indian Restaurant in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for an Indian Restaurant in or around Houston, 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. StreetSpring's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary: developed in-house over years of research. 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. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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

StreetSpring's analysis shows the best areas are Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, Greater Fondren Southwest, and Greater Inwood. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Indian Restaurant in Houston is Midtown, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Neartown/Montrose and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley. 39 of the 57 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 an Indian 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 Indian 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 Indian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Indian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.8% 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 Indian Restaurant in Houston

The data tells a clear story for Indian Restaurant tenants across Houston's top neighborhoods. Midtown leads at 80.8% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 84.0%. Neartown/Montrose is at 78.9% at a typical address, and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley at 77.9% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, housing vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

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.

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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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