Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant in Houston

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

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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: Midtown: 84.0% at a good address, 80.8% at a typical address for Vietnamese Restaurant (3 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): 72.1% for Vietnamese 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 →

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Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Houston, Midtown ranks #1 for opening a Vietnamese Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% at a typical address (3 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. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

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

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Vietnamese 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
1MidtownHouston84.0%80.8%84.0%59.2%
2Gulfgate Riverview/Pine ValleyHouston84.0%79.1%84.0%55.6%
3Neartown/MontroseHouston84.0%78.9%84.0%59.7%
4SharpstownHouston83.6%77.4%84.0%55.6%
5Greater HeightsHouston83.6%76.7%84.0%48.4%
6GulftonHouston83.6%76.5%84.0%55.2%
7Greater EastwoodHouston83.6%73.9%84.0%49.8%
8Spring Branch WestHouston83.5%75.7%84.0%56.1%
9Lawndale/WaysideHouston83.4%78.2%84.0%58.8%
10BinzHouston83.4%77.2%83.6%64.6%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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 Vietnamese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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 same business type carries a different projected chance in every ranked neighborhood of a city, so the address is worth testing before you sign. Opening a Vietnamese Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Vietnamese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 72.1% at a typical address. What makes a location ideal varies by business type: foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.

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

When selecting a location for a Vietnamese Restaurant in or around Houston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to win. 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 platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. 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. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Midtown, Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, and Neartown/Montrose, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, 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. 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 Vietnamese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Vietnamese Restaurant in Houston is Midtown, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley and Neartown/Montrose. 39 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Can a Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

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

If you own commercial property in Houston and are considering a Vietnamese Restaurant tenant, here is what the data shows: Midtown is ranked first (80.8% at a typical address), Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley second (79.1% at a typical address), and Neartown/Montrose third (78.9% at a typical address). You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

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

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

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.

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.