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Alexandria Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
160 K People
Population growth
0.8%
Age distribution
0-14: 15%
15-24: 10%
25-44: 40%
45-64: 25%
65+: 10% percent
15-24: 10%
25-44: 40%
45-64: 25%
65+: 10% percent
Household size
2.1 People
Household composition
Singles: 35%
Couples without children: 30%
Families with children: 25%
Other: 10% percent
Couples without children: 30%
Families with children: 25%
Other: 10% percent
Education level
High school: 90%
Bachelor's: 70%
Graduate: 40% percent
Bachelor's: 70%
Graduate: 40% percent
Median household income
120,000 USD/year
Employment rate
95 %
Job growth
1.5 %
Dominant industries
Government, Professional services, Technology
Cost of living index
155 index
Retail sales per capita
15,000 USD/year
Disposable income
80,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 5%, Dining: 10%, Electronics: 3% percent
Existing retail mix
Boutiques, chain stores, historic shops, supermarkets
Number of competitors
150 stores
Market saturation
75 percent
Presence of anchor tenants
Target, Whole Foods, Potomac Mills nearby
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Rent costs
40 USD/sqft/year
Property values
600,000 USD
Zoning laws
Mixed-use encouraged in urban core
Business permits
Standard process, 30-60 days days
Availability of retail space
5 SQM
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to I-495 and US-1
Public transportation access
Excellent Metro and bus service
Parking availability
Paid garages and street parking
Pedestrian traffic
10,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
High, multiple lines
Commute times
30 minutes
Work patterns
Hybrid remote/office, 9-5
Shopping preferences
Upscale, local, experiential
Brand affinity
Premium and sustainable brands
Consumer loyalty
High to local businesses
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining, historic tours, outdoor activities
Crime statistics
Low, 2,000 incidents/year incidents/year
Shoplifting rates
Low, 100 cases/year cases/year
Public safety measures
CCTV, police patrols, community programs
Tourist spending
200,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
1,500,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Alexandria Waterfront Festival, holiday markets
Seasonal attractions
Cherry blossom viewing, summer concerts
E-commerce penetration
20 %
Click-and-collect adoption
30 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
60 %
Total retail space
1,000,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
6 SQM
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
15 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Waterfront redevelopment
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Whole Foods: 25%, Harris Teeter: 20%, Safeway: 15% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Increasing in essentials and leisure
Grocery expenditure trends
Rising 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Strong, 5% growth percent
Top mall shopping preferences
Old Town boutiques, Potomac Mills
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
20 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, events, dining
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Luxury fashion: 40%, Value fashion: 30%, Others: 30% percent
Number of existing malls
3 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
5,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Experiential and sustainable retail
Trade area population
500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air, mixed-use
Public transport access
Excellent, Metro Yellow/Blue lines
Walkability score
80 score/100
Road infrastructure & car access
Well-maintained, easy highway entry
Parking capacity in comparable malls
2,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential/commercial, waterfront expansions
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Alexandria at a Glance
- Total Properties1
- CountryUnited States
