Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant in San Diego

2026 ranking of San Diego neighborhoods to open a Vietnamese Restaurant, at a good address, from Old Town (84.0% survival) to Southwestern College Estates.

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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: Old Town: 84.0% at a good address, 76.6% at a typical address for Vietnamese Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 23 of 83 ranked
  • Average across the 83 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.0% for Vietnamese Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Southwestern College Estates: 58.8% at a good address, 57.1% 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

Of all the neighborhoods in and around San Diego, Old Town ranks #1 for opening a Vietnamese Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 76.6% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 60.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Southwestern College Estates, at 58.8% at a good address and 57.1% at a typical address. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around San Diego to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Old Town ranks #1 of the 83 ranked neighborhoods in and around San Diego for Vietnamese Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Old TownSan Diego84.0%76.6%84.0%60.6%
2HarborsideSan Diego84.0%73.5%84.0%53.4%
3Kearny MesaSan Diego83.6%76.0%84.0%48.9%
4MidtownSan Diego83.6%70.4%84.0%52.5%
5Barrio LoganSan Diego82.7%73.2%84.0%50.2%
6MiramarSan Diego82.6%71.4%84.0%50.2%
7RolandoSan Diego82.3%72.3%83.6%54.8%
8Lincoln ParkSan Diego82.3%67.0%82.6%48.9%
9Roseville-FleetridgeSan Diego82.2%70.3%83.1%53.0%
10Morro HillsSan Diego82.0%74.6%84.0%50.7%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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 San Diego Would a Vietnamese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Vietnamese Restaurant would make the most money in or around San Diego 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.

Old Town is ranked #1 for Vietnamese Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 76.6% at a typical address; Southwestern College Estates is ranked last of the 83, at 58.8% at a good address and 57.1% 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.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Vietnamese Restaurant in San Diego requires careful location choice. Across the 83 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Vietnamese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.0% at a typical address. What makes a location ideal varies by business type: foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Vietnamese Restaurant in or Around San Diego?

When selecting a location for a Vietnamese Restaurant in or around San Diego, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We apply advanced machine learning to massive commercial real estate datasets to build accurate models. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. 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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.


Where in or Around San Diego Should I Start a Vietnamese Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Old Town, Harborside, and Kearny Mesa, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Southwestern College Estates, Robinhood-Bon Vivant, and Ocean Hills. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in San Diego to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Vietnamese Restaurant in San Diego is Old Town, at 84.0% at a good address and 76.6% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Harborside and Kearny Mesa. 23 of the 83 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.


Can a Vietnamese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in San Diego?

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 Vietnamese Restaurant Rankings in San Diego 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 San Diego.


Is a Vietnamese Restaurant a Good Tenant for San Diego Landlords?

In Old Town, the projected chance that a new Vietnamese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 76.6% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Vietnamese Restaurant in San Diego

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Old Town, the top-ranked neighborhood in San Diego, a Vietnamese Restaurant tenant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 76.6% at a typical address. Harborside follows at 73.5% at a typical address, while Kearny Mesa shows 76.0% at a typical address. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, housing vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

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


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

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


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

View technical data for San Diego

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