Survivability Rankings for German Restaurant in Philadelphia

2026 ranking of Philadelphia neighborhoods to open a German Restaurant, at a good address, from Hunting Park (83.6% survival) to Center City.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Hunting Park: 83.6% at a good address, 76.3% at a typical address for German Restaurant
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 23 of 127 ranked
  • Average across the 127 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.1% for German Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Center City: 50.9% at a good address, 49.0% at a typical address
  • Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Hunting Park leads Philadelphia's 2026 survivability rankings for German Restaurant operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 76.3% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 53.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Center City, at 50.9% at a good address and 49.0% at a typical address. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Philadelphia to Open a German Restaurant?

Hunting Park ranks #1 of the 127 ranked neighborhoods in and around Philadelphia for German Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Hunting ParkPhiladelphia83.6%76.3%84.0%53.4%
2Germany HillPhiladelphia83.1%75.3%83.6%56.6%
3LoganPhiladelphia83.1%73.9%84.0%49.4%
4West KensingtonPhiladelphia82.6%73.1%83.1%53.8%
5HartranftPhiladelphia82.2%75.1%83.6%48.4%
6Germantown EastPhiladelphia82.2%70.6%83.6%48.9%
7GlenwoodPhiladelphia82.2%69.2%83.6%49.8%
8Germantown SouthwestPhiladelphia82.2%68.9%83.1%48.4%
9FeltonvillePhiladelphia82.0%71.7%83.6%50.2%
10HolmesburgPhiladelphia81.8%72.5%84.0%48.9%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Philadelphia Would a German Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a German Restaurant would make the most money in or around Philadelphia comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Hunting Park is ranked #1 for German Restaurant survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 76.3% at a typical address; Center City is ranked last of the 127, at 50.9% at a good address and 49.0% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a German Restaurant in Philadelphia requires careful location choice. Across the 127 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new German Restaurant lasts two or more years is 65.1% at a typical address. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.


What Should I Consider When Opening a German Restaurant in or Around Philadelphia?

When selecting a location for a German Restaurant in or around Philadelphia, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. StreetSpring's proprietary Revenue Capture Score, the revenue a business can capture at a specific address, is the factor that matters most when choosing where to open. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S. 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.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.


Where in or Around Philadelphia Should I Start a German Restaurant?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Hunting Park, Germany Hill, and Logan, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Center City, Washington Square, and West Passyunk. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia to Open a German Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a German Restaurant in Philadelphia is Hunting Park, at 83.6% at a good address and 76.3% at a typical address, followed by Germany Hill and Logan. 23 of the 127 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.


Can a German Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are German Restaurant Rankings in Philadelphia Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Philadelphia.


Is a German Restaurant a Good Tenant for Philadelphia Landlords?

In Hunting Park, the projected chance that a new German Restaurant lasts two or more years is 76.3% at a typical address and 83.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for German Restaurant in Philadelphia

Should you rent your storefront to a German Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Hunting Park is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 76.3% at a typical address, followed by Germany Hill at 75.3% at a typical address, and Logan at 73.9% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Philadelphia for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Philadelphia to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia.


Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Philadelphia are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

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