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Jersey City, NJ Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
310 K People
Population growth
1.2%
Age distribution
Under 18: 20.1%
18-64: 68.9%
65+: 11.0% percent
18-64: 68.9%
65+: 11.0% percent
Household size
2.33 People
Household composition
Families: 45%
Non-families: 55% percent
Non-families: 55% percent
Education level
High school or higher: 90.8%
Bachelor's or higher: 58.4% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 58.4% percent
Median household income
97,710 USD/year
Employment rate
70.5 %
Job growth
2.5 %
Dominant industries
Finance, technology, professional services
Cost of living index
142 index (US=100)
Retail sales per capita
13,729 USD
Disposable income
60,429 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 3%, Dining: 5%, Electronics: 2% percent of total spending
Existing retail mix
Grocery, apparel, electronics, dining outlets
Number of competitors
500 establishments
Market saturation
High
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, including ShopRite and Target
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Rent costs
36 USD/sqm/month
Property values
5,382 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use allowing retail in commercial zones
Business permits
Standard municipal process
Availability of retail space
Limited
Proximity to major roads
Close to I-78 and NJ Turnpike
Public transportation access
Excellent
Parking availability
Limited in downtown
Pedestrian traffic
High in commercial districts
Vehicle traffic
Congested
Public transport accessibility
High
Commute times
34.5 minutes
Work patterns
Many commute to NYC, 15% remote
Shopping preferences
Convenience and variety
Brand affinity
Urban and premium brands
Consumer loyalty
High to chains and locals
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining, parks, cultural events
Crime statistics
Violent: 500, Property: 2,000 per 100,000 rate/100,000
Shoplifting rates
150 incidents/100,000
Public safety measures
Police patrols, CCTV in retail areas
Tourist spending
200 USD/person
Tourist footfall
1,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Liberty State Park festivals, arts events
Seasonal attractions
Summer waterfront, winter holidays
E-commerce penetration
15 %
Click-and-collect adoption
20 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
60 %
Total retail space
1,000,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
3.3 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
10 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Journal Square redevelopment
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
ShopRite: 40%, Pathmark: 30%, Whole Foods: 15% percent
Consumer spending patterns
High on housing and food
Grocery expenditure trends
3 percent
Luxury retail performance
Strong
Top mall shopping preferences
Newport Centre
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
30 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, variety, entertainment
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 50%, Luxury: 20%, Mid-range: 30% percent
Number of existing malls
3 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
5,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Experiential and sustainable retail
Trade area population
500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air mixed-use
Public transport access
8 score/10
Walkability score
70 score/100
Road infrastructure & car access
Good but congested
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed-use high-rises, waterfront redevelopment
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Jersey City, NJ at a Glance
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