Survivability Rankings for Hungarian Restaurant in Washington DC

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Washington DC neighborhoods to open a Hungarian Restaurant, at a good address, from U Street Corridor (84.0% survival).

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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: U Street Corridor: 84.0% at a good address, 83.0% at a typical address for Hungarian Restaurant (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 57 of 129 ranked
  • Average across the 129 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 68.9% for Hungarian Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Tara-Leeway Heights: 57.4% at a good address, 52.4% 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 Washington DC, U Street Corridor ranks #1 for opening a Hungarian Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 83.0% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 78.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Tara-Leeway Heights, at 57.4% at a good address and 52.4% at a typical address. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Washington DC to Open a Hungarian Restaurant?

U Street Corridor ranks #1 of the 129 ranked neighborhoods in and around Washington DC for Hungarian 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
1U Street CorridorWashington DC84.0%83.0%84.0%78.6%
2ShawWashington DC84.0%82.3%84.0%74.1%
3Truxton CircleWashington DC84.0%82.2%84.0%72.8%
4EckingtonWashington DC84.0%81.4%84.0%66.9%
5BloomingdaleWashington DC84.0%81.3%84.0%67.8%
6Eisenhower EastWashington DC84.0%80.2%84.0%63.8%
7Landmark/Van DornWashington DC84.0%79.7%84.0%51.6%
8Pleasant PlainsWashington DC83.8%81.9%84.0%73.2%
9LeDroit ParkWashington DC83.6%83.1%84.0%80.4%
10EdgewoodWashington DC83.6%81.8%84.0%74.1%

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. 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 Washington DC Would a Hungarian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Hungarian Restaurant would make the most money in or around Washington DC 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.

U Street Corridor is ranked #1 for Hungarian Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.0% at a typical address; Tara-Leeway Heights is ranked last of the 129, at 57.4% at a good address and 52.4% 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.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Hungarian Restaurant in Washington DC requires careful location choice. Across the 129 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Hungarian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 68.9% at a typical address. Two businesses on the same block can have very different survivability scores depending on their category.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Hungarian Restaurant in or Around Washington DC?

When selecting a location for a Hungarian Restaurant in or around Washington DC, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. 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. Every score is produced by our in-house models, trained on 570,000+ real business outcomes. 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. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.


Where in or Around Washington DC Should I Start a Hungarian Restaurant?

The neighborhoods with the highest survivability for this business type are U Street Corridor, Shaw, and Truxton Circle, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Tara-Leeway Heights, Barry Farm, and Arlington Forest. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. 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 Washington DC to Open a Hungarian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Hungarian Restaurant in Washington DC is U Street Corridor, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.0% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Shaw and Truxton Circle. 57 of the 129 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.


Can a Hungarian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Washington DC?

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 Hungarian Restaurant Rankings in Washington DC 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 Washington DC.


Is a Hungarian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Washington DC Landlords?

In U Street Corridor, the projected chance that a new Hungarian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 83.0% 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 Hungarian Restaurant in Washington DC

Should you rent your storefront to a Hungarian Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. U Street Corridor is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.0% at a typical address, followed by Shaw at 82.3% at a typical address, and Truxton Circle at 82.2% at a typical address. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.

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


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

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


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

View technical data for Washington DC

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