What is the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Thai Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Thai Restaurant is Midtown, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% at a typical address. 38 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

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

Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods in Houston, the average projected chance that a Thai 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 Thai Restaurant in Houston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Houston for Thai 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. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.

Survivability Rankings for Thai Restaurant in Houston

Q: Where in Houston would a Thai 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.

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

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: 84.0% at a good address, 80.8% at a typical address for Thai Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 38 of 57 ranked

Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.9% for Thai 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 a Thai Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Thai Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Thai Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Opening a Thai Restaurant in Houston? Our 2026 analysis identifies Midtown as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% at a typical address. 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. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.

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

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Thai 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	83.9%	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%	83.6%	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%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. 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 Houston Would a Thai Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Thai 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 Thai 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 a Thai Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Thai Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.9% at a typical address. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Thai Restaurant in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for a Thai Restaurant 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. The analysis behind these rankings spans millions of data points across competition, spending, and mobility. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. 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. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Thai Restaurant?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods 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. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Thai Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Thai Restaurant in Houston is Midtown, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% at a typical address, followed by Neartown/Montrose and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley. 38 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

Can a Thai 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. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Thai 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 a Thai Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Thai 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 Thai Restaurant in Houston

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Thai Restaurant tenant in Midtown, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 80.8% at a typical address. 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.

StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

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 Thai Restaurant compares to all other business types in Houston
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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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