National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for American Restaurant

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: American Restaurants (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
Published: 2026-04-28T00:00:00-05:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for American Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

April 28, 2026•19 min read

Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Platt Park in Denver offers the highest survivability for American Restaurant operators at a typical address: 83.6%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for American Restaurants exist across diverse markets. These rankings are updated quarterly, but StreetSpring's live tool reflects current competitive conditions for any specific address: check it before signing a lease.

To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Platt Park, Denver: 83.6% survivability at a typical address for American Restaurant

What the figures measure: every figure in this ranking is the typical address, the neighborhood's average in its metro file, and the ranking orders on it

Ranked neighborhoods: 1,907 across 22 major US cities

Average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods: 68.1% at a typical address for American Restaurants

Top-25 average: 82.2% at a typical address, 14.1 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
Geographic patterns
How to use this ranking
Related resources
Frequently asked questions

How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for American Restaurants?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for American Restaurants averaging 82.2% survivability at a typical address, against 68.1% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 14.1-point gap is the distance between those two averages, both at a typical address. It compares projections for neighborhoods; the projection for any one storefront is made at its own address.

For American Restaurants specifically, StreetSpring's model reads competitive density within the immediate trade area alongside local consumer spending on the category. The 14.1-point gap between the top-ranked neighborhoods and the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address, shows how far the projection for American Restaurants moves from one neighborhood to the next. No third-party scoring system produces these results: every prediction is generated by StreetSpring's own analytical models.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on American Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Site selection is the highest-leverage decision most entrepreneurs make: it sets every other variable in motion.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open an American Restaurant?

The first, middle and last neighborhood in the table below, with the same three figures the table prints from each metro file: the box runs from the lowest to the highest address, and the white line is the typical address. Platt Park, Denver leads at 83.6% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for American Restaurants are:

Scores for American Restaurants run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 440 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 84.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.

Neighborhoods are ordered on the typical address, the file's average for each neighborhood. Best Locations and Challenging Locations are the file's highest and lowest address.

#	Neighborhood	City	Avg Survival (Typical Address)	Tier	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Platt Park	Denver	83.6%	Great	84.0%	79.5%
2	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	83.1%	Great	84.0%	77.7%
2	Blandtown	Atlanta	83.1%	Great	84.0%	76.8%
2	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	83.1%	Great	84.0%	80.0%
5	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	83.0%	Great	84.0%	77.7%
6	City Park West	Denver	82.9%	Great	84.0%	80.8%
6	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	82.9%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
8	Palmer Square	Chicago	82.7%	Great	84.0%	76.8%
9	Lacy	Los Angeles	82.6%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
9	Truxton Circle	Washington DC	82.6%	Great	84.0%	74.1%
9	South Orange	Orlando	82.6%	Good	84.0%	79.5%
12	Shaw	Washington DC	82.5%	Great	84.0%	75.9%
13	Pleasant Plains	Washington DC	82.3%	Great	84.0%	72.8%
14	Jefferson Park	Denver	82.0%	Great	84.0%	74.1%
15	Edgewood	Washington DC	81.8%	Great	84.0%	73.6%
16	Highland	Denver	81.6%	Great	84.0%	72.3%
16	Whiteoak	Charlotte	81.6%	Great	84.0%	75.0%
18	Factoria	Seattle	81.5%	Great	84.0%	77.2%
18	Fairfax	Los Angeles	81.5%	Great	84.0%	69.6%
18	Eckington	Washington DC	81.5%	Great	84.0%	63.8%
18	Bloomingdale	Washington DC	81.5%	Great	84.0%	69.6%
22	Adonea	Denver	81.4%	Great	83.6%	78.2%
22	Fitzsimons	Denver	81.4%	Great	84.0%	71.8%
22	Kirkman South	Orlando	81.4%	Average	83.6%	77.2%
25	Northwest Everett	Seattle	81.3%	Great	84.0%	71.0%

These neighborhood rankings are directional: the specific address remains the decisive variable, and StreetSpring's live tool scores each address individually.

For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?

City Concentration

The top 25 neighborhoods span 8 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

Washington DC: 8 neighborhoods (32% of top 25): View city guide
Denver: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25)
Orlando: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for American Restaurants operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection: the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.

The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 8 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For American Restaurants operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets: the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.

How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for an American Restaurant?

National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. StreetSpring's AI-driven platform has studied businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans, making its survivability predictions the most empirically grounded in the market. Survivability moves from one address to the next within any neighborhood: this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool scores the address.

For the most accurate assessment:

Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics

Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for American Restaurants.

See also: Best Cities for American Restaurant: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for American Restaurants.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for American Restaurants

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

What demographic factors drive survivability for American Restaurants?

For American Restaurants, StreetSpring's model incorporates neighborhood-level demographic data including population density, median household income, employment rates, and consumer spending on this specific category. These factors vary by business type: the demographic profile that drives survivability for American Restaurant customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.

How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for American Restaurants?

Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to American Restaurants, and by extension, how likely an American Restaurant tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, American Restaurants represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.

Where can I download the underlying data?

How do I interpret a survivability score?

A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and hundreds of additional factors.

Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for American Restaurants. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages: specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 25.

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for American Restaurants?

The cities most represented in the top 25 for American Restaurants are Washington DC (8), Denver (7), Orlando (3). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

Is the competitive environment for American Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?

Yes, competition density for American Restaurants varies significantly by market. StreetSpring's model reads the number of direct competitors against the consumer spending available to them at each address. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.

How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for American Restaurants specifically?

StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for American Restaurants by analyzing the competitive density of existing American Restaurants within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on American Restaurants in that location, the housing vacancy rate and business mix around the site, and hundreds of additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new American Restaurant surviving two or more years at that specific address.

Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View national technical data

The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Washington DC, Atlanta, Orlando, Chicago, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Seattle.

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.

Methodology: Neighborhoods are ranked on the typical address: the average Survivability Score for American Restaurants across the scored locations within each neighborhood, as its metro file publishes it. The average across all ranked neighborhoods is the plain mean of those figures, not the national average on the city ranking, which averages metros. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities. 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.

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