National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Tysons in Washington DC offers the highest survivability for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant operators at 97%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 6 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Static rankings can't capture every recent change in competition or foot traffic, which is why StreetSpring's real-time tool is the best place to check today's survivability score for a particular location.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Reviewed and updated: May 17, 2026 — Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Tysons, Washington DC — 97% survivability for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 80.8% for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 91.6% — 10.8% 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
Neighborhood-by-neighborhood survivability for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants nationwide
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 91.6% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 80.8%.
How median scores differ city to city
This 10.8% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
Where the surprising outliers come from
What separates the top neighborhoods for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants from the national average is not simply higher foot traffic — it is a favorable ratio of consumer spending on this category to competitive supply. The 10.8% advantage that top neighborhoods hold is built on structural conditions: the right consumer demographics, manageable competition density, and mobility patterns that route target customers past the storefront. Our analysis covers businesses serving the 24 largest metros in America.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 6 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Japanese / Sushi Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Nothing influences a business's future more than its location.
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| Comparison factor | Where high-survivability neighborhoods excel | Where lower-survivability neighborhoods fall short |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Subtype-specific density saturation | Neighborhoods with the subtype below the optimal density curve — room for a new entrant without cannibalizing demand. | Neighborhoods at or past the saturation point for the subtype, where new entrants face zero-sum competition. |
| Median household income alignment | Neighborhoods where median household income fits the subtype's typical customer profile (income elasticity matches). | Neighborhoods where income is either too low for the price tier or too high for the value-perception band. |
Why these neighborhoods rank highest
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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tysons | Washington DC | 96.5% | Great | 97.0% | 94.5% |
| 2 | Peninsula | Los Angeles | 93.2% | Great | 94.6% | 91.1% |
| 3 | Kennedy Park | Chicago | 93.2% | Great | 94.6% | 91.1% |
| 4 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 92.8% | Great | 94.2% | 90.8% |
| 5 | Union | St. Louis | 92.5% | Great | 93.9% | 90.4% |
| 6 | Southwest | Chicago | 92.4% | Great | 93.8% | 90.3% |
| 7 | Rogers Park | Chicago | 92.2% | Great | 93.6% | 90.2% |
| 8 | Morgan Park | Chicago | 92.2% | Great | 93.6% | 90.1% |
| 9 | Roseland | Chicago | 92.1% | Great | 93.5% | 90.0% |
| 10 | Washington | St. Louis | 92.0% | Great | 93.4% | 90.0% |
| 11 | Kenwood | Chicago | 91.9% | Great | 93.3% | 89.8% |
| 12 | West Village | Chicago | 91.2% | Great | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| 13 | River North | Chicago | 91.1% | Great | 92.5% | 89.0% |
| 14 | Chestnut Hill | Philadelphia | 90.8% | Great | 92.2% | 88.8% |
| 15 | Troy | St. Louis | 90.8% | Great | 92.2% | 88.7% |
| 16 | Margate Park | Chicago | 90.8% | Great | 92.2% | 88.7% |
| 17 | West Town | Chicago | 90.7% | Great | 92.1% | 88.6% |
| 18 | Harbor Drive | Miami | 90.7% | Great | 92.1% | 88.6% |
| 19 | Noble Square | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 92.0% | 88.5% |
| 20 | Wildwood | Chicago | 90.5% | Great | 91.9% | 88.4% |
| 21 | Mayfair | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 91.8% | 88.3% |
| 22 | Andersonville | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.7% | 88.2% |
| 23 | The Villa | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.7% | 88.2% |
| 24 | North Center | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 91.7% | 88.2% |
| 25 | Cabrini Green | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 91.6% | 88.2% |
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's true of every top-ranked US neighborhood
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 6 different cities, with Chicago claiming 18 of the top spots (72%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Chicago: 18 neighborhoods (72% 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
- Philadelphia: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Japanese / Sushi 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 income-and-density pattern
The concentration of 18 top-ranked neighborhoods in Chicago (72% 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat Chicago neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
Using neighborhood survivability to pick Japanese / Sushi Restaurants sites
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's machine learning models identify the exact blocks and neighborhoods where specific business types consistently outperform — and the ones where they struggle. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, specific block selection can vary survivability by 10–20 percentage points.
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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurants.
Filtering the list to your actual constraints
See also: Best Cities for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants.
Cross-Category Patterns Across the Ranking
Survivability isn't subtype-specific in isolation. Neighborhoods that work for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants often work for related business types — here's the cross-subtype picture at different points in the Japanese / Sushi Restaurant ranking:
Tysons, Washington DC — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants (96% survivability for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Tysons:
- Georgian Restaurant (96% survivability)
- Veterinary Clinic (96% survivability)
- Portuguese Restaurant (96% survivability)
Winding-Wood-I, Tampa Bay — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (67% survivability for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Winding-Wood-I:
- Singaporean Restaurant (87% survivability)
- Pet Boarding Facility (87% survivability)
- Kosher Restaurant (84% survivability)
Cross-subtype synergy is a real signal. A neighborhood that scores high for Japanese / Sushi 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:
- St. Louis: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Philadelphia: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Miami: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Japanese / Sushi 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.
What makes Tysons in Washington DC the best neighborhood for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants?
Tysons in Washington DC ranks #1 for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants with 97% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics — fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending — strong demographic alignment with Japanese / Sushi Restaurant customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
Can a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Japanese / Sushi 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.
Where can I download the underlying data?
The full national survivability dataset is available as a free download: https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv. The CSV includes all business subtypes and neighborhoods covered in this analysis, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Is the competitive environment for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?
Yes — competition density for Japanese / Sushi 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?
The best neighborhoods for Japanese / Sushi 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 80.8%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants are Chicago (18), St. Louis (3), Washington DC (1). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
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.
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 Japanese / Sushi 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.