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Lajas Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
23 K People
Population growth
-1%
Age distribution
0-14: 18%
15-24: 12%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 25%
65+: 17% percent
15-24: 12%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 25%
65+: 17% percent
Household size
2.68 People
Household composition
Families: 70%
Non-families: 30% percent
Non-families: 30% percent
Education level
High school or higher: 79.2%
Bachelor's or higher: 17.5% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 17.5% percent
Median household income
19,695 USD
Employment rate
44 %
Job growth
-0.5 %
Dominant industries
Agriculture, Retail, Manufacturing
Cost of living index
85 index
Retail sales per capita
3,200 USD/year
Disposable income
12,500 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 4%, Dining: 7%, Electronics: 3% of total spending percent
Existing retail mix
Grocery stores, small shops, pharmacies, no major chains
Number of competitors
15 stores
Market saturation
Low
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate
Rent costs
8 USD/sqm/month
Property values
80,000 USD
Zoning laws
Mixed-use in town center, agricultural outskirts
Business permits
Standard municipal process
Availability of retail space
Limited
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to PR-116
Public transportation access
Limited bus service
Parking availability
Ample street parking
Pedestrian traffic
Low
Vehicle traffic
Moderate vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
Basic
Commute times
20 minutes
Work patterns
Local employment, some commuting
Shopping preferences
Local and value-oriented
Brand affinity
Local and national brands
Consumer loyalty
High to local stores
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, family events
Crime statistics
Low overall rate
Shoplifting rates
Minimal
Public safety measures
Local police patrols
Tourist spending
500,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
10,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Fishermen's Festival, Patron Saint celebrations
Seasonal attractions
Summer beach tourism
E-commerce penetration
12 %
Click-and-collect adoption
5 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
High
Total retail space
4,500 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.2 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
1 %
Retail leakage rate
40 %
Sustainable retail demand
Stable
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Pueblo: 40%, Econo: 30%, Local stores: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Essential goods dominant
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 2% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Low
Top mall shopping preferences
Mayaguez Mall
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
35 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Variety, sales, entertainment
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: High, Luxury: Low
Number of existing malls
0
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
0 SQM
Retail market gaps
Specialty stores, entertainment
Trade area population
50,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Moderate
Projected retail growth rate
0.5 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air community style
Public transport access
Limited
Walkability score
60 score/100
Road infrastructure & car access
Good local roads
Surrounding land use & future developments
Agricultural, potential residential
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Lajas at a Glance
- Total Properties1
- CountryPuerto Rico
