National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Kosher Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Kosher Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Kennedy Park (Chicago) ranks #1 nationally for Kosher Restaurant survivability in 2026, with a 93% chance of success for new entrants. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 3 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Kosher 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 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring — May 13, 2026
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Kennedy Park, Chicago — 93% survivability for Kosher Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 81.8% for Kosher Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 91.4% — 9.6% 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 Kosher Restaurants?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Kosher Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 91.4% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 81.8%.
This 9.6% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
What separates the top neighborhoods for Kosher 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 9.6% 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. StreetSpring's AI has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business openings, closures, and survival outcomes to calibrate its predictions.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 3 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Kosher Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
A great product in the wrong location will underperform; an average product in the right location can thrive.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Kosher Restaurant?
| Comparison factor | Where high-survivability neighborhoods excel | Where lower-survivability neighborhoods fall short |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial rent-to-revenue ratio | Neighborhoods where commercial $/sqft fits the subtype's revenue-per-sqft economics with margin. | Neighborhoods where rent inflation has outrun revenue growth — operators paying lifestyle rents. |
| Complementary subtype clustering | Neighborhoods with multiple complementary subtypes within 2 blocks (e.g., fitness + smoothie + athletic apparel). | Neighborhoods where the subtype is isolated from complementary anchors, requiring all foot-traffic to be destination-driven. |
| Daytime population concentration | Mixed-use neighborhoods with strong daytime employment density (LEHD LODES > 8K jobs/sq mi). | Pure-residential neighborhoods where daytime population drops below 30% of resident count. |
Why these neighborhoods rank highest
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Kennedy Park, Chicago leads at 93% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Kosher Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennedy Park | Chicago | 93.4% | Great | 95.5% | 91.4% |
| 2 | Tysons | Washington DC | 92.9% | Great | 94.9% | 90.9% |
| 3 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 92.8% | Great | 94.9% | 90.9% |
| 4 | Union | St. Louis | 92.8% | Great | 94.8% | 90.8% |
| 5 | Southwest | Chicago | 92.7% | Great | 94.7% | 90.7% |
| 6 | Morgan Park | Chicago | 92.5% | Great | 94.6% | 90.5% |
| 7 | Roseland | Chicago | 92.3% | Great | 94.4% | 90.4% |
| 8 | Rogers Park | Chicago | 91.6% | Great | 93.7% | 89.7% |
| 9 | Washington | St. Louis | 91.6% | Great | 93.7% | 89.7% |
| 10 | Kenwood | Chicago | 91.6% | Great | 93.6% | 89.6% |
| 11 | River North | Chicago | 91.2% | Great | 93.3% | 89.2% |
| 12 | West Village | Chicago | 91.1% | Great | 93.2% | 89.2% |
| 13 | West Town | Chicago | 91.1% | Great | 93.2% | 89.2% |
| 14 | Cabrini Green | Chicago | 91.1% | Great | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| 15 | Troy | St. Louis | 90.9% | Great | 93.0% | 89.0% |
| 16 | Edgewater | Chicago | 90.7% | Great | 92.8% | 88.8% |
| 17 | Noble Square | Chicago | 90.7% | Great | 92.8% | 88.8% |
| 18 | Margate Park | Chicago | 90.7% | Great | 92.8% | 88.8% |
| 19 | The Villa | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 92.7% | 88.6% |
| 20 | Andersonville | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 92.4% | 88.4% |
| 21 | Mayfair | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 92.4% | 88.4% |
| 22 | Festus | St. Louis | 90.3% | Great | 92.4% | 88.3% |
| 23 | Wildwood | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 92.3% | 88.3% |
| 24 | Budlong Woods | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 92.2% | 88.2% |
| 25 | River West | Chicago | 90.1% | Great | 92.2% | 88.1% |
Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data to make sure that there have not been major changes.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What do the top neighborhoods nationwide have in common?
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 3 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: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25) — View city guide
- Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Kosher 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 Kosher Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat Chicago neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
From national ranking to a specific Kosher Restaurant location
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring uses AI to predict business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods — trusted by real estate professionals and entrepreneurs nationwide — and can help you find out the future success of your business before it opens. 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 Kosher Restaurants.
Why score alone shouldn't drive the lease decision
See also: Best Cities for Kosher Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Kosher Restaurants.
Cross-Subtype Synergy Across the Spectrum
Kosher Restaurant success and broader neighborhood quality often correlate. Below are top, middle, and bottom-ranked neighborhoods for Kosher Restaurants along with what else thrives in each:
Kennedy-Park, Chicago — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Kosher Restaurants (93% survivability for Kosher Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Kennedy-Park:
- Italian Restaurant (94% survivability)
- Ukrainian Restaurant (93% survivability)
- Filipino Restaurant (93% survivability)
Kensington, New York City — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (71% survivability for Kosher Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Kensington:
- Veterinary Clinic (83% survivability)
- Pet Store (83% survivability)
- Bar (83% survivability)
Cross-subtype synergy is a real signal. A neighborhood that scores high for Kosher 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
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Kosher Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Kosher Restaurants?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Kosher Restaurants are Chicago (20), St. Louis (4), Washington DC (1). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Kosher Restaurants in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
Can a Kosher Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Kosher 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.
How can I compare specific addresses within these top neighborhoods?
StreetSpring's address-level tool allows you to input any commercial address and see predicted survivability for Kosher Restaurants. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block — address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.
How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Kosher Restaurants specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Kosher Restaurants by analyzing the competitive density of existing Kosher Restaurants within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Kosher Restaurants in that location, mobility patterns that determine likely customer flow, and 80+ additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Kosher Restaurant surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
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.
Are the best neighborhoods for Kosher Restaurants in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Kosher Restaurants in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 3 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.
What makes Kennedy Park in Chicago the best neighborhood for Kosher Restaurants?
Kennedy Park in Chicago ranks #1 for Kosher Restaurants with 93% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics — fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending — strong demographic alignment with Kosher Restaurant customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
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 Kosher 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.