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Montego Bay Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
120 K People
Age distribution
21.11% under 15
69.31% 15-64
9.58% 65+ %
69.31% 15-64
9.58% 65+ %
Household size
3.0 People
Household composition
nan nan
Median household income
1,968,312 JMD annually
Dominant industries
Tourism, Retail, Services nan
Cost of living index
1,072 USD monthly average
Retail sales per capita
nan nan
Disposable income
547 USD monthly after-tax
Spending behavior by category - apparel
nan nan
Spending behavior by category - dining
1,433 JMD per inexpensive meal
Spending behavior by category - electronics
nan nan
Existing retail mix
Supermarkets, Fashion, Electronics nan
Number of competitors
Multiple chains e.g., PriceSmart, Afresh nan
Market saturation
High in groceries and pharmacies nan
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, e.g., supermarkets in malls nan
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
1,200,000 annual visitors to Mobay City Centre
Rent costs
1,500 USD monthly average
Property values
28,400 JMD per sq ft
Zoning laws
Regulated by parish council nan
Business permits
Required via municipal corporation nan
Proximity to major roads
High, near A1 highway nan
Public transportation access
Moderate, buses available nan
Parking availability
Multistorey parks planned nan
Pedestrian traffic
High in commercial areas nan
Vehicle traffic
Congested, especially A1 nan
Public transport accessibility
55 Walk Score transit
Commute times
30-45 minutes average urban
Work patterns
Tourism-driven shifts nan
Shopping preferences
In-store preferred over e-commerce nan
Brand affinity
International brands in malls nan
Consumer loyalty
High to local supermarkets nan
Entertainment and leisure trends
Daylife events rising nan
Crime statistics
High in urban areas nan
Shoplifting rates
nan nan
Public safety measures
Police presence in tourist zones nan
Tourist spending
High, tourism key driver nan
Tourist footfall
4,000,000 annual visitors
Major local events
Reggae festivals, markets nan
Seasonal attractions
Beaches, falls in winter nan
Click-and-collect adoption
Growing but limited nan
Local preference for in-store shopping
High, majority prefer physical nan
Total retail space
nan sq ft
Retail space per capita
nan sq ft per person
Projected growth in retail space
15-20 % annual e-commerce growth proxy
Retail leakage rate
nan %
Sustainable retail demand
High from tourism nan
Major upcoming retail projects
New SEZ warehouse nan
Grocery expenditure trends
65-80 USD per person daily
Luxury retail performance
Growing in malls nan
Top mall shopping preferences
Whitter Village nan
Shopping trips to other cities
nan %
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, variety, entertainment nan
Preferred brand categories
International brands nan
Preferred brand categories
Local affordable chains nan
Number of existing malls
10+ including Whitter, Fairview nan
Total retail footfall
Millions visits
Retail market gaps
E-commerce integration nan
Trade area population
118,854 core, larger catchment people
Retail potential in catchment area
High from tourism nan
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air and enclosed mixes nan
Public transport access
Buses and taxis available nan
Walkability score
68 out of 100
Road infrastructure & car access
A1 highway key nan
Parking capacity in comparable malls
Ample in Whitter Village spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed-use, SEZ planned nan
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- Total Properties28
- CountryJamaica
