Survivability Rankings for Chinese Restaurant in Seattle

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Seattle neighborhoods to open a Chinese Restaurant, at a good address, from Woodland (84.0% survival) to Somerset (65.6%).

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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: Woodland: 84.0% at a good address, 81.2% at a typical address for Chinese Restaurant (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 53 of 94 ranked
  • Average across the 94 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 70.9% for Chinese Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Somerset: 65.6% at a good address, 56.6% 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 Seattle, Woodland ranks #1 for opening a Chinese Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 81.2% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 72.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Somerset, at 65.6% at a good address and 56.6% 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 Seattle to Open a Chinese Restaurant?

Woodland ranks #1 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods in and around Seattle for Chinese 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
1WoodlandSeattle84.0%81.2%84.0%72.8%
2FremontSeattle84.0%80.2%84.0%57.4%
3North Queen AnneSeattle84.0%78.8%84.0%61.0%
4North College ParkSeattle84.0%77.7%84.0%49.8%
5West Queen AnneSeattle84.0%73.1%84.0%50.7%
6Silver LakeSeattle84.0%71.5%84.0%52.5%
7Northwest EverettSeattle83.6%81.2%84.0%71.0%
8BaysideSeattle83.6%79.4%84.0%68.7%
9RiversideSeattle83.6%79.1%84.0%67.8%
10Port GardnerSeattle83.6%78.3%84.0%53.4%

Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. 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 →

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Where in or Around Seattle Would a Chinese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Chinese Restaurant would make the most money in or around Seattle 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.

Woodland is ranked #1 for Chinese Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 81.2% at a typical address; Somerset is ranked last of the 94, at 65.6% at a good address and 56.6% 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 Chinese Restaurant in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Chinese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 70.9% at a typical address. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Chinese Restaurant in or Around Seattle?

When selecting a location for a Chinese Restaurant in or around Seattle, 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. Our models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility. 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. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.


Where in or Around Seattle Should I Start a Chinese Restaurant?

The neighborhoods with the highest survivability for this business type are Woodland, Fremont, and North Queen Anne, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Somerset, Olympic Manor, and West Lake Sammamish. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Seattle to Open a Chinese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Chinese Restaurant in Seattle is Woodland, at 84.0% at a good address and 81.2% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Fremont and North Queen Anne. 53 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.


Can a Chinese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Seattle?

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. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Chinese Restaurant Rankings in Seattle 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 Seattle.


Is a Chinese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?

In Woodland, the projected chance that a new Chinese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 81.2% 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 Chinese Restaurant in Seattle

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Woodland, the top-ranked neighborhood in Seattle, a Chinese Restaurant tenant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 81.2% at a typical address. Fremont follows at 80.2% at a typical address, while North Queen Anne shows 78.8% at a typical address. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

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


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

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


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

View technical data for Seattle

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