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Austin, TX Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
1 M People
Population growth
1.8%
Age distribution
0-14: 18%
15-24: 22%
25-44: 34%
45-64: 18%
65+: 8% percent
15-24: 22%
25-44: 34%
45-64: 18%
65+: 8% percent
Household size
2.10 People
Household composition
Families: 55%
Non-families: 45%; Households with children: 25% percent
Non-families: 45%; Households with children: 25% percent
Education level
High school or higher: 92.3%
Bachelor's or higher: 60.7% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 60.7% percent
Median household income
95,000 USD/year
Employment rate
72.2 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Technology, Professional services, Education, Healthcare
Cost of living index
115 index (US avg=100)
Retail sales per capita
35,000 USD/year
Disposable income
50,000 USD/person/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 5%, Dining: 10%, Electronics: 4% percent of disposable income
Existing retail mix
Big-box (Walmart, Target), Grocery (HEB, Whole Foods), Fashion, Electronics, Specialty stores
Number of competitors
500 major retailers
Market saturation
High in suburbs, Moderate in urban core
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, including Macy's, Nordstrom, Apple Store
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High in mixed-use areas
Rent costs
22 USD/sqm/month
Property values
4,000 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use and commercial zoning permits retail in designated districts
Business permits
300 USD/application
Availability of retail space
5 SQM
Proximity to major roads
Most sites within 1 km of I-35 or Mopac
Public transportation access
Good via CapMetro buses, limited rail
Parking availability
Ample in suburban malls, limited downtown
Pedestrian traffic
High in downtown and South Congress
Vehicle traffic
-35
Public transport accessibility
Moderate, with bus routes to key areas
Commute times
23.7 minutes
Work patterns
Hybrid: 40% remote, 60% office/onsite percent
Shopping preferences
Omnichannel, prefers local and experiential
Brand affinity
Strong for local tech and outdoor brands
Consumer loyalty
High to local and sustainable retailers
Entertainment and leisure trends
Live music, outdoor activities, festivals
Crime statistics
Property crime rate: 45 per 1,000; Violent: 5 per 1,000 incidents per 1,000 residents
Shoplifting rates
2.5 percent of retail sales
Public safety measures
CCTV, security patrols in retail areas
Tourist spending
2,500,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
30,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
SXSW, Austin City Limits Festival, Formula 1
Seasonal attractions
Spring wildflowers, Summer music, Fall festivals
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
40 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
60 %
Total retail space
5,000,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
5 SQM
Projected growth in retail space
3 %
Retail leakage rate
15 %
Sustainable retail demand
High for eco-friendly options
Major upcoming retail projects
The Line Austin, mixed-use developments
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
HEB: 50%, Whole Foods: 20%, Kroger: 15% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Increasing on experiences and sustainability
Grocery expenditure trends
Rising 3% annually percent/year
Luxury retail performance
Strong growth in premium segments
Top mall shopping preferences
Barton Creek, The Domain for upscale
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
20 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, one-stop shopping
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Luxury: 20%, Value: 40%, Mid-range: 40% percent
Number of existing malls
10 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
50,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Affordable fashion, ethnic groceries
Trade area population
2,500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High due to population growth
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air, mixed-use formats
Public transport access
Bus routes to 80% of malls
Walkability score
45 index (out of 100)
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent highway network
Parking capacity in comparable malls
10,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed-use with residential growth
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Austin, TX at a Glance
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