National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Hawaiian Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Hawaiian Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Tysons in Washington DC ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Hawaiian Restaurant, with 97% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 4 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Hawaiian Restaurants exist across diverse markets. These static rankings provide a useful national perspective, but for the most precise prediction for a specific storefront, StreetSpring's live platform is the authoritative source.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Reviewed: May 7, 2026 by Bobby Koons, StreetSpring founder
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Tysons, Washington DC — 97% survivability for Hawaiian Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 79.5% for Hawaiian Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 91.4% — 11.9% above national average
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- 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 Hawaiian Restaurants?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Hawaiian Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 91.4% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 79.5%.
This 11.9% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
Hawaiian Restaurants tend to show significant geographic clustering — markets where one successful operator exists often attract additional demand, raising survivability for new entrants who choose complementary (rather than directly competing) locations. The concentration of top neighborhoods in Chicago, St. Louis, Washington DC reflects this pattern. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Hawaiian Restaurants survivability at the address level.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 4 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Hawaiian Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Where you open matters more than anything else.
The strongest US neighborhoods for opening a Hawaiian Restaurant
| Signal | Top-quartile neighborhood pattern | Bottom-quartile neighborhood pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Storefront vacancy + churn signal | Neighborhoods with low recent vacancy and steady operator continuity in similar subtypes. | Neighborhoods with elevated commercial vacancy or repeated tenant turnover in the same storefronts. |
| Anchor-venue spillover | Neighborhoods within 0.25 miles of a major anchor (transit hub, university gate, hospital main entrance, concert venue). | Neighborhoods where the nearest anchor is past walking distance — no spillover demand. |
| Walk Score + foot-traffic alignment | Neighborhoods where Walk Score (90+) matches actual measured pedestrian volume — not just street-grid promise. | High Walk Score scores driven by transit density but with sparse street-level retail engagement. |
The shared traits across the top 10
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tysons, Washington DC leads at 97% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Hawaiian Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tysons | Washington DC | 96.5% | Great | 97.0% | 95.2% |
| 2 | Kennedy Park | Chicago | 93.0% | Great | 94.5% | 91.7% |
| 3 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 92.8% | Great | 94.3% | 91.5% |
| 4 | Peninsula | Los Angeles | 92.6% | Great | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| 5 | Union | St. Louis | 92.3% | Great | 93.7% | 91.0% |
| 6 | Southwest | Chicago | 92.3% | Great | 93.7% | 91.0% |
| 7 | Rogers Park | Chicago | 92.2% | Great | 93.6% | 90.9% |
| 8 | Roseland | Chicago | 92.0% | Great | 93.5% | 90.7% |
| 9 | Morgan Park | Chicago | 92.0% | Great | 93.5% | 90.7% |
| 10 | Washington | St. Louis | 91.8% | Great | 93.2% | 90.5% |
| 11 | Kenwood | Chicago | 91.7% | Great | 93.2% | 90.4% |
| 12 | West Village | Chicago | 91.0% | Great | 92.5% | 89.8% |
| 13 | River North | Chicago | 91.0% | Great | 92.5% | 89.7% |
| 14 | Troy | St. Louis | 91.0% | Great | 92.4% | 89.7% |
| 15 | Margate Park | Chicago | 90.8% | Great | 92.2% | 89.5% |
| 16 | West Town | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| 17 | Noble Square | Chicago | 90.5% | Great | 92.0% | 89.2% |
| 18 | Cabrini Green | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| 19 | Andersonville | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.8% | 89.0% |
| 20 | Wildwood | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.7% | 89.0% |
| 21 | Mayfair | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.7% | 88.9% |
| 22 | Budlong Woods | Chicago | 90.1% | Great | 91.6% | 88.8% |
| 23 | The Villa | Chicago | 90.1% | Great | 91.6% | 88.8% |
| 24 | North Center | Chicago | 90.1% | Great | 91.5% | 88.8% |
| 25 | River West | Chicago | 90.0% | Great | 91.5% | 88.7% |
Neighborhood-level data is the starting point, not the final answer — always validate any specific location with StreetSpring's address-level survivability score.
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 4 different cities, with Chicago claiming 20 of the top spots (80%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Chicago: 20 neighborhoods (80% of top 25) — View city guide
- St. Louis: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Hawaiian 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.
Walkability vs. visibility — which wins?
The concentration of 20 top-ranked neighborhoods in Chicago (80% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that Chicago's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for Hawaiian Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat Chicago neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
From national ranking to a specific Hawaiian Restaurant location
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring brings credibility through AI-driven survivability forecasts, trusted nationwide by agents and entrepreneurs who want to know their business's chances of success before opening. The difference between the best and worst blocks within a single top-ranked neighborhood can be as large as the gap between the #1 and #25 neighborhoods on this list.
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 Hawaiian Restaurants.
Filtering the list to your actual constraints
See also: Best Cities for Hawaiian Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Hawaiian Restaurants.
Cross-Category Patterns Across the Ranking
The strongest neighborhoods for Hawaiian Restaurants are also strong for several adjacent business types — useful context if you're considering a portfolio of locations or weighing complementary subtypes:
Tysons, Washington DC — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Hawaiian Restaurants (96% survivability for Hawaiian Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Tysons:
- Georgian Restaurant (96% survivability)
- Veterinary Clinic (96% survivability)
- Portuguese Restaurant (96% survivability)
Summit-Hill, Minneapolis — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (79% survivability for Hawaiian Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Summit-Hill:
- Indonesian Restaurant (85% survivability)
- Italian Restaurant (84% survivability)
- Brunch Restaurant (84% survivability)
Cross-subtype synergy is a real signal. A neighborhood that scores high for Hawaiian Restaurants is usually a sound bet for several other business types — useful for landlords and multi-concept owners.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- St. Louis: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Hawaiian Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Hawaiian Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Hawaiian Restaurants can achieve strong survivability in many other neighborhoods as well. What matters is finding a location where competitive density is low enough and consumer spending is strong enough to support the business. StreetSpring's address-level tool identifies high-survivability addresses in any neighborhood, including those not represented in this top-25 list.
Are the best neighborhoods for Hawaiian Restaurants in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Hawaiian Restaurants in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 4 cities in the current dataset. As coverage expands, this breakdown may shift. The fundamental driver is the competitive-to-spending ratio at the address level, which can favor strong locations in both large and smaller markets.
Is the competitive environment for Hawaiian Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?
Yes — competition density for Hawaiian Restaurants varies significantly by market. In the top-ranked neighborhoods, StreetSpring's model identifies favorable competitive dynamics as a primary driver of high survivability scores. In more saturated markets, even strong consumer spending may not overcome competitive pressure. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Hawaiian Restaurant?
The best neighborhoods for Hawaiian Restaurants share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical Hawaiian Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Hawaiian Restaurants combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 79.5%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1426 neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Hawaiian 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.
How often do neighborhood rankings change?
StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates — which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.
What is the typical survivability range for Hawaiian Restaurants in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Hawaiian Restaurants average 91.4% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 79.5%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 11.9% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.
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, mobility data, and 80+ additional factors.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Hawaiian Restaurants across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.