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Kingston Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
24 K People
Population growth
-1.2%
Age distribution
0-14: 14%
15-24: 12%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 29%
65+: 17% percent
15-24: 12%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 29%
65+: 17% percent
Household size
2.29 People
Household composition
Families: 60%
Non-families: 40% percent
Non-families: 40% percent
Education level
High school or higher: 88%
Bachelor's or higher: 33% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 33% percent
Median household income
68,186 USD/year
Employment rate
64.9 %
Job growth
0.5 %
Dominant industries
Healthcare, Retail, Education, Tourism
Cost of living index
108 index
Retail sales per capita
21,973 USD
Disposable income
50,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 5%, Dining: 8%, Electronics: 4% percent
Existing retail mix
Grocery, apparel, dining, specialty shops in downtown and strip centers
Number of competitors
50 stores
Market saturation
Medium
Presence of anchor tenants
Walmart, Hannaford as anchors in key locations
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Rent costs
22 USD/sqm/month
Property values
315,500 USD
Zoning laws
Mixed-use zoning in downtown areas
Business permits
Standard city licensing required
Availability of retail space
Limited
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to I-87 and Route 28
Public transportation access
Good via U-CAT buses
Parking availability
Ample street and lot parking
Pedestrian traffic
High in downtown
Vehicle traffic
Moderate
Public transport accessibility
7 score/10
Commute times
23 minutes
Work patterns
Standard 9-5 with retail shifts
Shopping preferences
Local and independent stores preferred
Brand affinity
Local brands and mid-tier national
Consumer loyalty
High to local retailers
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, historic tours
Crime statistics
Violent: 5.5 per 1,000, Property: 25 per 1,000 rate
Shoplifting rates
2 incidents/1,000 people
Public safety measures
Police patrols and community programs
Tourist spending
50,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
100,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Tulstock Festival, Waterfront concerts
Seasonal attractions
Fall foliage, summer boating
E-commerce penetration
15 %
Click-and-collect adoption
20 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
100,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
4.2 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
25 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Downtown revitalization
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Hannaford: 30%, Price Chopper: 25%, Walmart: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Essential goods dominant, moderate discretionary
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing by 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Low
Top mall shopping preferences
Nearby Poughkeepsie Galleria
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
40 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Variety, sales, entertainment
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 60%, Mid-range: 30%, Luxury: 10% percent
Number of existing malls
0 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
500,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Specialty food, entertainment retail
Trade area population
100,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
2.5 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air lifestyle centers
Public transport access
Good
Walkability score
65 score/100
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent
Parking capacity in comparable malls
1,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial, waterfront redevelopment
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- CountryJamaica
