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Calexico, CA Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
39 K People
Population growth
0.1%
Age distribution
Under 18: 27.2%
18-64: 56.3%
65+: 16.5% percent
18-64: 56.3%
65+: 16.5% percent
Household size
3.82 People
Household composition
Families: 70%
Non-family: 30% percent
Non-family: 30% percent
Education level
High school or higher: 64.5%
Bachelor's or higher: 18.9% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 18.9% percent
Median household income
49,783 USD
Employment rate
53.5 %
Job growth
1 %
Dominant industries
Retail trade, transportation, agriculture
Cost of living index
95 index (US=100)
Retail sales per capita
14,688 USD
Disposable income
15,000 USD
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 4%, Dining: 8%, Electronics: 3% of disposable income percent
Existing retail mix
Grocery, apparel outlets, general merchandise, auto services
Number of competitors
150 establishments
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Walmart, Target, local chains
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Rent costs
16 USD/sqm/month
Property values
300,000 USD
Zoning laws
C-1, C-2 commercial districts allow retail
Business permits
Standard processing 30-60 days
Availability of retail space
Moderate
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to I-8
Public transportation access
Imperial Valley Transit serves key areas
Parking availability
Ample surface lots
Pedestrian traffic
High near border
Vehicle traffic
20,000
Public transport accessibility
Good local coverage
Commute times
25.8 minutes
Work patterns
Many commute to border jobs or Mexicali
Shopping preferences
Value-driven, cross-border bargains
Brand affinity
National US brands and Mexican products
Consumer loyalty
High to local and family-owned stores
Entertainment and leisure trends
Family outings, outdoor activities, festivals
Crime statistics
Violent crime rate 4.5 per 1,000
Shoplifting rates
1.5 percent of sales
Public safety measures
Border patrol, local police patrols
Tourist spending
40,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
2,000,000 visits/year
Major local events
Calexico Date Festival, border fairs
Seasonal attractions
Winter agriculture tours, summer markets
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
High
Total retail space
100,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
2.6 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
1.5 %
Retail leakage rate
30 %
Sustainable retail demand
Stable
Major upcoming retail projects
Border retail expansion
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Walmart: 45%, Vons: 25%, Food 4 Less: 15% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Focus on essentials, occasional luxury cross-border
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Low demand
Top mall shopping preferences
Outlet shopping, grocery anchors
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
25 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, family entertainment
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion 60%, Groceries 30%, Electronics 10% percent
Number of existing malls
0
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
1,500,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Upscale dining, specialty retail
Trade area population
100,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Moderate
Projected retail growth rate
2 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air strip centers
Public transport access
Bus lines to retail areas
Walkability score
35 score (100 max)
Road infrastructure & car access
Good with I-8 proximity
Parking capacity in comparable malls
1,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential, agriculture; border infrastructure upgrades
Retail Destinations in Calexico, CA
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Calexico, CA at a Glance
- Total Properties2
- CountryUnited States
