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Birmingham Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
200 K People
Population growth
-0.6%
Age distribution
0-14: 22%
15-24: 10%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 23%
65+: 17% percent
15-24: 10%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 23%
65+: 17% percent
Household size
2.3 People
Household composition
Families: 55%
Non-families: 45%; Single-person: 35% percent
Non-families: 45%; Single-person: 35% percent
Education level
High school: 85%
Some college: 50%
Bachelor's: 25%
Graduate: 12% percent
Some college: 50%
Bachelor's: 25%
Graduate: 12% percent
Median household income
42,500 USD/year
Employment rate
55 %
Job growth
1.2 %
Dominant industries
Healthcare: 18%, Education: 12%, Manufacturing: 10%, Retail: 11% percent of employment
Cost of living index
85 index (US=100)
Retail sales per capita
9,800 USD/year
Disposable income
32,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 4%, Dining: 6%, Electronics: 3% of total spending percent
Existing retail mix
Mix of big-box, specialty stores, grocery, and apparel in malls and strips
Number of competitors
45 major retailers
Market saturation
75 percent
Presence of anchor tenants
Belk, Macy's, Publix in major centers
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate, driven by office and residential proximity
Rent costs
20 USD/sq ft/year
Property values
120 USD/sq ft
Zoning laws
Mixed-use and commercial zones allow retail development
Business permits
Standard process, 30-60 days approval
Availability of retail space
15 SQM
Proximity to major roads
High, most sites within 1 mile of I-20/I-65
Public transportation access
Limited, BJT serves key areas
Parking availability
Abundant surface and structured lots
Pedestrian traffic
Low to moderate in downtown, higher in mall areas
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
40 percent of sites served
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns
Traditional 9-5, increasing remote work at 20%
Shopping preferences
Value-driven, convenience-focused with mix of online and in-store
Brand affinity
Preference for national chains like Walmart, Target
Consumer loyalty
Moderate, 60% repeat at preferred stores percent
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, sports events, local festivals
Crime statistics
Violent: 1,500, Property: 4,200 per 100,000 incidents/100k people
Shoplifting rates
250 incidents/100k people
Public safety measures
Increased police patrols, CCTV in retail areas
Tourist spending
850,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
2,500,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Magic City Art Connect, Birmingham Bowl
Seasonal attractions
Summer festivals, fall civil rights tours
E-commerce penetration
15 %
Click-and-collect adoption
25 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
65 %
Total retail space
4,645,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
23.6 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
Growing due to population stabilization
Major upcoming retail projects
Uptown Entertainment District expansion
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Publix: 30%, Walmart: 25%, Kroger: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Essentials 60%, Discretionary 40% percent
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Low, 5% of retail sales percent
Top mall shopping preferences
The Summit for upscale, Patton Creek for value
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
20 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, sales, entertainment
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 50%, Mid-range: 35%, Luxury: 15% percent
Number of existing malls
5 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
12,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Lack of experiential retail and luxury options
Trade area population
1,151,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Medium, with room for 10% growth
Projected retail growth rate
1.5 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air lifestyle centers over traditional enclosed
Public transport access
Moderate, bus routes to major malls
Walkability score
42 index (100=walkers paradise)
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent interstate network
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial, ongoing urban renewal
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Birmingham at a Glance
- Total Properties5
- CountryUnited Kingdom
