Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant in Seattle

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

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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 Vietnamese Restaurant (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 52 of 94 ranked
  • Average across the 94 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 70.9% for Vietnamese 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

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Seattle to open a Vietnamese Restaurant is Woodland, 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. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

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

Woodland ranks #1 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods in and around Seattle 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
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%78.4%84.0%53.4%

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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 Vietnamese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese Restaurant in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Vietnamese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 70.9% 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 Seattle?

When selecting a location for a Vietnamese Restaurant in or around Seattle, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to win. 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 forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. 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. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Woodland, Fremont, and North Queen Anne, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Somerset, Olympic Manor, and West Lake Sammamish. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Vietnamese 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. 52 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Can a Vietnamese 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. 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 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 Vietnamese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?

In Woodland, the projected chance that a new Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese Restaurant in Seattle

Should you rent your storefront to a Vietnamese Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Woodland is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 81.2% at a typical address, followed by Fremont at 80.2% at a typical address, and North Queen Anne at 78.8% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

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

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.