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Harrisburg, PA Insightsas of Sep 2026
Population size
51 K People
Population growth
0.3%
Age distribution
0-17: 27.5%
18-64: 59.6%
65+: 12.9% percent
18-64: 59.6%
65+: 12.9% percent
Household size
2.23 People
Household composition
Families: 55%
Non-families: 45% percent
Non-families: 45% percent
Education level
High school or higher: 85.2%
Bachelor's or higher: 25.9% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 25.9% percent
Median household income
48,099 USD
Employment rate
64.3 %
Job growth
1.2 %
Dominant industries
Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Education
Cost of living index
91.2 index (US=100)
Retail sales per capita
14,873 USD
Disposable income
20,000 USD
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 5%, Dining: 6%, Electronics: 3% percent of income
Existing retail mix
Grocery 30%, Apparel 20%, General merchandise 25%, Dining 15%, Services 10% percent
Number of competitors
150 stores
Market saturation
75 percent
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, Macy's, JCPenney in Colonial Park Mall
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate, 5,000 daily visitors/day
Rent costs
215 USD/sqm/year
Property values
1,200,000 USD
Zoning laws
Mixed-use zoning in downtown, commercial in suburban areas
Business permits
Standard city licensing, 30-60 days processing
Availability of retail space
100,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
High, I-81 and I-83 access
Public transportation access
Good, Capital Area Transit buses
Parking availability
5,000 spaces
Pedestrian traffic
3,000 daily
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
High, multiple bus routes
Commute times
20.1 minutes
Work patterns
80% drive alone, 10% carpool, 5% public transit percent
Shopping preferences
Convenience and value-oriented
Brand affinity
National brands like Walmart, Target
Consumer loyalty
Moderate, 60% repeat to favorites percent
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, local events, dining
Crime statistics
40 per 1,000 residents
Shoplifting rates
2.5 per 1,000
Public safety measures
Police patrols, CCTV in malls
Tourist spending
100 million USD/year
Tourist footfall
500,000 visitors/year
Major local events
PA Farm Show, Capitol tours
Seasonal attractions
Summer festivals, winter holidays
E-commerce penetration
15 %
Click-and-collect adoption
25 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
500,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
9.9 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
High, due to population stability
Major upcoming retail projects
Downtown revitalization initiatives
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Giant: 40%, Weis: 30%, Aldi: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Weekly grocery trips, monthly apparel
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Low, limited high-end options
Top mall shopping preferences
Colonial Park Mall for variety
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
25 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, one-stop shopping
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion 60%, Mid-range 30%, Luxury 10% percent
Number of existing malls
2 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
5,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Entertainment retail, specialty foods
Trade area population
591,711 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High, growing suburbs
Projected retail growth rate
2.5 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air lifestyle centers
Public transport access
Good coverage by CAT bus system
Walkability score
45 score (0-100)
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent interstate connections
Parking capacity in comparable malls
4,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial, urban renewal projects
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