What is the best neighborhood in Phoenix to open a Thai Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Phoenix to open a Thai Restaurant is Superstition Springs, ranked #1 at 83.6% at a good address and 70.9% at a typical address. 9 of the 28 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Thai Restaurant across Phoenix's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 28 ranked neighborhoods in Phoenix, the average projected chance that a Thai Restaurant lasts two or more years is 67.7% at a typical address. Superstition Springs, ranked #1, is at 70.9% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Thai Restaurant in Phoenix?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Phoenix for Thai Restaurant include Rio Vista (ranked last, at 61.7% at a good address and 54.9% at a typical address), Villages of Eastridge, and North Gateway. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Thai Restaurant survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

Survivability Rankings for Thai Restaurant in Phoenix

Q: Where in Phoenix would a Thai Restaurant make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each Phoenix address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Thai Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Phoenix?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Phoenix neighborhoods to open a Thai Restaurant, at a good address, from Superstition Springs (83.6% survival) to Rio Vista.

September 22, 2026•13 min read

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: Superstition Springs: 83.6% at a good address, 70.9% at a typical address for Thai Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 9 of 28 ranked

Average across the 28 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 67.7% for Thai Restaurants

Most challenging area: Rio Vista: 61.7% at a good address, 54.9% 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 →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Thai Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Thai Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Thai Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Opening a Thai Restaurant in Phoenix? Our 2026 analysis identifies Superstition Springs as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 70.9% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 48.9%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Rio Vista, at 61.7% at a good address and 54.9% at a typical address. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Phoenix to Open a Thai Restaurant?

Superstition Springs ranks #1 of the 28 ranked neighborhoods in and around Phoenix for Thai 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:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Superstition Springs	Phoenix	83.6%	70.9%	84.0%	48.9%
2	Pepperwood	Phoenix	82.6%	74.6%	82.6%	55.6%
3	Dobson Ranch	Phoenix	82.6%	74.4%	84.0%	54.3%
4	Escalante	Phoenix	82.6%	72.6%	82.6%	56.1%
5	Ocotillo	Phoenix	81.8%	71.4%	83.1%	50.2%
6	Central City	Phoenix	81.8%	71.2%	84.0%	48.4%
7	Maryvale	Phoenix	81.8%	68.4%	84.0%	48.0%
8	Carino Estates	Phoenix	81.0%	73.1%	82.2%	57.0%
9	Reed Park	Phoenix	81.0%	69.5%	83.6%	50.2%
10	South Mountain	Phoenix	81.0%	69.4%	84.0%	48.0%

The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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 →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where in or Around Phoenix Would a Thai Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Thai Restaurant would make the most money in or around Phoenix 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.

Superstition Springs is ranked #1 for Thai Restaurant survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 70.9% at a typical address; Rio Vista is ranked last of the 28, at 61.7% at a good address and 54.9% 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.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Thai Restaurant in Phoenix requires careful location choice. Across the 28 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Thai Restaurant lasts two or more years is 67.7% at a typical address. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Thai Restaurant in or Around Phoenix?

When selecting a location for a Thai Restaurant in or around Phoenix, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business outcomes across major US metros. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary: developed in-house over years of research. 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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Where in or Around Phoenix Should I Start a Thai Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Superstition Springs, Pepperwood, and Dobson Ranch, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Rio Vista, Villages of Eastridge, and North Gateway. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Phoenix to Open a Thai Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Thai Restaurant in Phoenix is Superstition Springs, at 83.6% at a good address and 70.9% at a typical address, followed by Pepperwood and Dobson Ranch. 9 of the 28 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

Can a Thai Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Phoenix?

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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Thai Restaurant Rankings in Phoenix 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 Phoenix.

Is a Thai Restaurant a Good Tenant for Phoenix Landlords?

In Superstition Springs, the projected chance that a new Thai Restaurant lasts two or more years is 70.9% 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 Thai Restaurant in Phoenix

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Thai Restaurant tenants, Superstition Springs is ranked first (70.9% at a typical address). Pepperwood and Dobson Ranch follow at 74.6% at a typical address and 74.4% at a typical address respectively. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Phoenix: See how Thai Restaurant compares to all other business types in Phoenix
Best Cities to Open a Thai Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Thai Restaurant
Business Survivability in Superstition Springs, Phoenix: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Pepperwood, Phoenix: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Dobson Ranch, Phoenix: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Phoenix

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

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