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Alajuela Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
440 K People
Age distribution
0-14: 20%
15-64: 70%
65+: 10% %
15-64: 70%
65+: 10% %
Household size
3.2 People
Household composition
Nuclear families dominant
25% single-parent %
25% single-parent %
Median household income
38,850 USD
Dominant industries
Manufacturing, Agriculture, Tourism nan
Cost of living index
1303
Retail sales per capita
2,500 USD
Disposable income
12,950 USD/person/year
Existing retail mix
Supermarkets, Malls, Local shops nan
Number of competitors
50+ stores
Market saturation
Medium nan
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, Walmart, Auto Mercado nan
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High due to airport proximity nan
Rent costs
800-1,200 USD/month
Property values
150,000-300,000 USD
Zoning laws
Mixed-use urban zones nan
Business permits
Standard municipal approval nan
Availability of retail space
Moderate nan
Proximity to major roads
High, near Route 1 nan
Public transportation access
Good bus network nan
Parking availability
Ample in malls spaces
Pedestrian traffic
Moderate in downtown people/day
Vehicle traffic
High congestion peaks vehicles/hour
Public transport accessibility
Bus routes frequent nan
Commute times
30-45 minutes
Work patterns
9-5 office, shift work manufacturing hours
Shopping preferences
Mix of in-store and online nan
Brand affinity
International brands like Nike, local coffee nan
Consumer loyalty
High to familiar chains nan
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, malls nan
Crime statistics
Moderate, petty theft common index 53.82
Shoplifting rates
Low to medium incidents/year
Public safety measures
Police patrols, CCTV in malls nan
Tourist spending
500 USD/visit
Tourist footfall
200,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Mango Festival, Carnival nan
Seasonal attractions
Volcanoes in dry season nan
Total retail space
500,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
1.15 sqm/person
Sustainable retail demand
High nan
Major upcoming retail projects
City Mall expansions nan
Luxury retail performance
Growing in malls nan
Top mall shopping preferences
City Mall Alajuela nan
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, entertainment nan
Preferred brand categories
Low preference nan
Preferred brand categories
High, H&M, local brands nan
Number of existing malls
3 malls
Total retail footfall
5,000,000 visits
Retail market gaps
Luxury and specialty stores nan
Trade area population
500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High nan
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air mixed-use nan
Public transport access
Bus to airport and San Jose nan
Walkability score
60 /100
Road infrastructure & car access
Good, Highway 1 nan
Parking capacity in comparable malls
2,000+ spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial nan
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Alajuela at a Glance
- Total Properties27
- CountryCosta Rica
