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Kansas City, MO Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
2.4 M People
Population growth
0.6%
Age distribution
0-14: 19%
15-24: 13%
25-44: 30%
45-64: 23%
65+: 15% percent
15-24: 13%
25-44: 30%
45-64: 23%
65+: 15% percent
Household size
2.4 People
Household composition
Families: 60%
Non-families: 40% percent
Non-families: 40% percent
Education level
High school or higher: 92%
Bachelor's or higher: 32% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 32% percent
Median household income
65,000 USD/year
Employment rate
63 %
Job growth
1.5 %
Dominant industries
Health care, manufacturing, finance, transportation
Cost of living index
88 index
Retail sales per capita
12,000 USD/year
Disposable income
50,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 1,200, Dining: 3,000, Electronics: 1,000 USD/year
Existing retail mix
Malls, big box stores, specialty shops, grocery chains
Number of competitors
150 major retailers
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, including Macy's, Dillard's, Walmart
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High in urban cores
Rent costs
18 USD/sqm/month
Property values
2,150 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use encouraged in urban areas
Business permits
Streamlined process, 30-60 days
Availability of retail space
10 SQM
Proximity to major roads
High, I-70 and I-435 access
Public transportation access
Moderate, KCATA coverage
Parking availability
Ample, surface lots and garages
Pedestrian traffic
Medium in downtown, low suburbs
Vehicle traffic
High on major arterials
Public transport accessibility
4 scale 1-10
Commute times
22 minutes
Work patterns
80% drive alone, 10% carpool percent
Shopping preferences
Convenience and value-driven
Brand affinity
Mid-range national brands
Consumer loyalty
High to local and chain retailers
Entertainment and leisure trends
Sports events, outdoor activities, dining
Crime statistics
Violent: 1,600, Property: 4,000 per 100k rate/100k people
Shoplifting rates
2.5 percent of sales
Public safety measures
Increased police patrols, CCTV
Tourist spending
2,000,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
12,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Chiefs games, KC BBQ Festival, Plaza Art Fair
Seasonal attractions
Summer festivals, fall foliage tours
E-commerce penetration
15 %
Click-and-collect adoption
20 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
4,300,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
1.8 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
10 %
Sustainable retail demand
High for eco-friendly options
Major upcoming retail projects
Downtown revitalization, new mixed-use centers
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Walmart: 30%, Hy-Vee: 20%, Price Chopper: 15% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Essential goods 60%, discretionary 40% percent
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing organic and local products
Luxury retail performance
Average, growing in upscale areas
Top mall shopping preferences
Country Club Plaza, Oak Park Mall
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
5 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, sales events
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 60%, Luxury: 10%, Mid-range: 30% percent
Number of existing malls
12 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
50,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Experiential and niche retail
Trade area population
2,500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air and lifestyle centers
Public transport access
Good in central areas
Walkability score
40 index 0-100
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent interstate network
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial, urban renewal projects
Retail Destinations in Kansas City, MO
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Kansas City, MO at a Glance
- Total Properties6
- CountryUnited States
