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Manchester, MO Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
120 K People
Population growth
0.4%
Age distribution
Under 5: 5%
5-17: 13%
18-24: 12%
25-44: 30%
45-64: 25%
65+: 15% percent
5-17: 13%
18-24: 12%
25-44: 30%
45-64: 25%
65+: 15% percent
Household size
2.44 People
Household composition
Families: 48%
Non-family households: 52% percent
Non-family households: 52% percent
Education level
High school or higher: 89.5%
Bachelor's or higher: 30.3% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 30.3% percent
Median household income
81,007 USD/year
Employment rate
63 %
Job growth
1.2 %
Dominant industries
Healthcare, manufacturing, retail, education
Cost of living index
116.8 index (US=100)
Retail sales per capita
26,852 USD
Disposable income
44,745 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 4%, Dining: 8%, Electronics: 3% percent of total spending
Existing retail mix
Big box stores, specialty shops, grocery chains including Market Basket and Walmart
Number of competitors
50 major retailers
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, including Macy's and JCPenney in local malls
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Rent costs
22 USD/sqm/month
Property values
2,150 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use zoning in downtown areas, commercial districts for retail
Business permits
Standard city requirements, average processing 30 days days
Availability of retail space
100,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to I-93 and I-293
Public transportation access
Good coverage by Manchester Transit Authority buses
Parking availability
10,000 spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High in downtown and mall areas
Vehicle traffic
Moderate to high on major arterials
Public transport accessibility
Bus routes cover 80% of populated areas percent
Commute times
23.9 minutes
Work patterns
Standard 9-5 shifts with 20% remote work percent
Shopping preferences
Value-oriented with preference for convenience and local options
Brand affinity
Strong for national chains like Target and Walmart
Consumer loyalty
70 percent
Entertainment and leisure trends
Sports events, theaters, and outdoor recreation popular
Crime statistics
Violent: 4.5 per 1,000, Property: 25 per 1,000 per 1,000 people
Shoplifting rates
2 percent of retail sales
Public safety measures
Increased police patrols in retail districts and CCTV
Tourist spending
150,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
500,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Manchester Craft Brew Festival, NH Music Festival
Seasonal attractions
Fall foliage tours, winter holiday markets
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
60 %
Total retail space
1,000,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
8.7 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
10 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
New mixed-use developments in South End
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Market Basket: 40%, Hannaford: 30%, Walmart: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Shift towards online and value purchases
Grocery expenditure trends
3 percent/year
Luxury retail performance
Low due to middle-income demographics
Top mall shopping preferences
The Mall of New Hampshire preferred
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
20 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, one-stop shopping
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: H&M, Old Navy; Luxury: Limited presence
Number of existing malls
2 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
5,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Need for experiential and specialty retail
Trade area population
400,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air and lifestyle centers over traditional enclosed malls
Public transport access
6 score/10
Walkability score
50 score/100
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent via interstate highways
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial with planned mixed-use projects
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Manchester, MO at a Glance
- Total Properties2
- CountryUnited States
