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Dayton, OH Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
140 K People
Population growth
-0.8%
Age distribution
0-14: 18%
15-24: 15%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 22%
65+: 17%
15-24: 15%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 22%
65+: 17%
Household size
2.2 People
Household composition
Family households: 52%
Non-family: 48%
Non-family: 48%
Education level
High school or higher: 88%
Bachelor's or higher: 22% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 22% percent
Median household income
45,247 USD/year
Employment rate
58.8 %
Job growth
1.2 %
Dominant industries
Manufacturing, healthcare, education, retail trade
Cost of living index
85
Retail sales per capita
7,307 USD
Disposable income
27,444 USD/person/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 4%, Dining: 6%, Electronics: 2% of disposable income percent
Existing retail mix
Big box stores, grocery anchors, specialty shops, and online options
Number of competitors
150 retail establishments
Market saturation
Moderate saturation with oversupply in general merchandise
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, including Walmart, Kroger, Target
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
10,000 people/day
Rent costs
161 USD/sqm/year
Property values
1,200,000 USD/property
Zoning laws
Mixed-use in downtown, commercial zoning in suburbs
Business permits
30 days processing time days
Availability of retail space
5,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to I-75 and I-70
Public transportation access
RTA bus system covers major areas
Parking availability
Ample in suburban malls, limited in urban core
Pedestrian traffic
5,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
80 percent area coverage
Commute times
20.3 minutes
Work patterns
Standard 9-5 with 20% remote work
Shopping preferences
Value-oriented with preference for convenience
Brand affinity
Strong loyalty to national chains like Target and Kroger
Consumer loyalty
60 percent
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, sports, and local festivals
Crime statistics
Violent crime: 1,200 per 100,000; Property crime: 4,500 per 100,000 per 100,000 people
Shoplifting rates
2 percent of sales
Public safety measures
Police patrols, CCTV surveillance, community programs
Tourist spending
500,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
1,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Dayton Air Show, Urban Nights, Red Or White Festival
Seasonal attractions
Summer festivals, winter holiday markets, fall foliage tours
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
2,000,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
15 SQM
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
Increasing for eco-friendly and local products
Major upcoming retail projects
Downtown retail revitalization and new lifestyle centers
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Kroger: 40%, Meijer: 25%, Aldi: 15% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Essentials: 60%, Discretionary: 40% percent of total spending
Grocery expenditure trends
3 percent/year
Luxury retail performance
Low demand, limited outlets
Top mall shopping preferences
The Greene, Dayton Mall for dining and apparel
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
15 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, promotions
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 60%, Mid-range: 30%, Luxury: 10% percent
Number of existing malls
3
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
5,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Shortage of experiential and niche retail
Trade area population
800,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High for grocery, apparel, and services
Projected retail growth rate
2.5 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air lifestyle centers over traditional enclosed malls
Public transport access
6/10
Walkability score
45
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent with interstate connectivity
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial with new housing and retail projects
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Dayton, OH at a Glance
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