National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Pizza Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Pizza Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Mission Bay in San Francisco offers the highest survivability for Pizza Restaurant operators at a typical address: 83.7%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 9 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Pizza Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Static rankings can't capture every recent change in competition or consumer spending, 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.
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: Mission Bay, San Francisco: 83.7% survivability at a typical address for Pizza 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: 68.2% at a typical address for Pizza Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 82.6% at a typical address, 14.4 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
- 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 Pizza Restaurants?
Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Pizza Restaurants averaging 82.6% survivability at a typical address, against 68.2% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.
This 14.4-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 Pizza Restaurants specifically, StreetSpring's model reads competitive density within the immediate trade area alongside local consumer spending on the category. The 14.4-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 Pizza 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 9 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Pizza 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 a Pizza 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. Mission Bay, San Francisco leads at 83.7% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Pizza Restaurants are:
Scores for Pizza Restaurants run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 474 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 | Mission Bay | San Francisco | 83.7% | Great | 84.0% | 82.6% |
| 2 | Platt Park | Denver | 83.4% | Great | 84.0% | 77.7% |
| 3 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.2% | Great | 84.0% | 78.6% |
| 3 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 83.2% | Great | 84.0% | 77.7% |
| 5 | City Park West | Denver | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 81.3% |
| 5 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 80.4% |
| 7 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 83.0% | Great | 84.0% | 78.2% |
| 8 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 82.9% | Great | 84.0% | 78.6% |
| 9 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 82.8% | Great | 84.0% | 79.0% |
| 9 | Truxton Circle | Washington DC | 82.8% | Great | 84.0% | 75.9% |
| 9 | South Orange | Orlando | 82.8% | Average | 84.0% | 80.4% |
| 12 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 82.7% | Great | 84.0% | 77.2% |
| 13 | Potrero Hill | San Francisco | 82.6% | Great | 84.0% | 76.4% |
| 14 | Shaw | Washington DC | 82.5% | Great | 84.0% | 76.8% |
| 15 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 82.3% | Great | 84.0% | 75.4% |
| 16 | Holly Park | Seattle | 82.2% | Great | 84.0% | 73.2% |
| 16 | Pleasant Plains | Washington DC | 82.2% | Great | 84.0% | 71.8% |
| 18 | Whiteoak | Charlotte | 82.1% | Great | 84.0% | 77.2% |
| 19 | Brighton | Seattle | 82.0% | Great | 84.0% | 66.9% |
| 20 | Highland | Denver | 81.9% | Great | 84.0% | 72.8% |
| 20 | North Beacon Hill | Seattle | 81.9% | Great | 84.0% | 71.0% |
| 20 | Columbia City | Seattle | 81.9% | Great | 84.0% | 63.3% |
| 20 | Kirkman South | Orlando | 81.9% | Average | 83.6% | 78.6% |
| 24 | Adonea | Denver | 81.8% | Good | 83.6% | 79.0% |
| 24 | Edgewood | Washington DC | 81.8% | Great | 84.0% | 74.6% |
Top-ranked neighborhoods contain their own variation; a single block difference can shift survivability meaningfully, which is why address-level scoring matters.
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 9 different cities, with Denver and Washington DC each claiming 6 of the top spots (24%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Denver: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25)
- Washington DC: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25): View city guide
- Seattle: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25): View city guide
- Orlando: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
- San Francisco: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
- Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 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 Pizza 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 9 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Pizza 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 a Pizza Restaurant?
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. Our analysis draws on a proprietary commercial real estate dataset spanning major US metros and every business type ranked on this site. 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 Pizza Restaurants.
See also: Best Cities for Pizza Restaurant: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Pizza Restaurants.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Seattle: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Pizza 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 Pizza Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Pizza 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.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Pizza Restaurant?
The best neighborhoods for Pizza 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 Pizza Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Pizza Restaurants combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 68.2% at a typical address. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Pizza Restaurants?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Pizza Restaurants across all neighborhoods in a given city: useful for identifying which cities offer the best overall conditions. Neighborhood-level rankings go deeper, showing which specific neighborhoods within those cities rank highest. StreetSpring's address-level tool adds a third layer, scoring individual storefronts within any neighborhood.
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 Pizza 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 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.
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.
How does the national ranking for Pizza Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Pizza Restaurants identifies the strongest neighborhoods across the 22 metros in this ranking. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 25, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market: including those outside the national top 25 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.
Is the competitive environment for Pizza Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?
Yes, competition density for Pizza 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.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: San Francisco, Denver, Orlando, Atlanta, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Charlotte.
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 Pizza 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.