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Saint Albans Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
10 K People
Population growth
-1.3%
Age distribution
Under 5: 3.9%
5-17: 14.4%
18-64: 56.6%
65+: 25.1% percent
5-17: 14.4%
18-64: 56.6%
65+: 25.1% percent
Household size
2.24 People
Household composition
Married couple families: 42%
Other families: 18%
Nonfamily households: 40%
Other families: 18%
Nonfamily households: 40%
Education level
High school or higher: 93.9%
Bachelor's or higher: 24.3% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 24.3% percent
Median household income
53,972 USD/year
Employment rate
52.2 %
Job growth
0.5 %
Dominant industries
Healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, educational services, manufacturing
Cost of living index
85 index (US=100)
Retail sales per capita
55,716 USD
Disposable income
25,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 5%, Dining: 8%, Electronics: 4% percent of total spending
Existing retail mix
Grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, small apparel shops, auto parts
Number of competitors
15 businesses
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Walmart Supercenter serves as regional anchor
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate from Kanawha County commuters
Rent costs
15 USD/sqm/month
Property values
200,000 USD
Zoning laws
C-1 Commercial District allows retail uses with height limits
Business permits
Processed through city hall within 30 days
Availability of retail space
Limited with some vacancies in downtown
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to I-64 and US Route 60
Public transportation access
Limited Kanawha River Transit Authority bus routes
Parking availability
Ample street and municipal lot parking
Pedestrian traffic
Low to moderate in commercial areas
Vehicle traffic
Moderate on main arterials
Public transport accessibility
Limited with 2-3 bus routes
Commute times
20.8 minutes
Work patterns
Primarily 9-5 shifts with some remote work
Shopping preferences
Value-driven with preference for convenience
Brand affinity
Strong for national chains like Walmart and Dollar General
Consumer loyalty
High to local and familiar retailers
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor recreation, community events, local dining
Crime statistics
Violent: 2.5 per 1,000, Property: 15 per 1,000 rate per 1,000 residents
Shoplifting rates
Low at 5 per 1,000 rate per 1,000 residents
Public safety measures
Local police patrols and community policing programs
Tourist spending
500 USD per capita annually
Tourist footfall
10,000 visitors annually
Major local events
St. Albans Fall Festival, Independence Day celebrations
Seasonal attractions
Riverfront parks in summer, holiday lights in winter
E-commerce penetration
10 %
Click-and-collect adoption
20 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
50,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
4.86 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
0.5 %
Retail leakage rate
30 %
Sustainable retail demand
Stable
Major upcoming retail projects
None major planned
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Walmart: 40%, Food Lion: 25%, Kroger: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Focus on essentials with occasional discretionary
Grocery expenditure trends
Stable at 12% of income percent of income
Luxury retail performance
Minimal demand
Top mall shopping preferences
Charleston Town Center for variety
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
40 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Product variety, sales events, dining options
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 dining, boutique apparel, entertainment retail
Trade area population
50,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Moderate
Projected retail growth rate
1 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air strip centers preferred over enclosed malls
Public transport access
Limited with regional bus connections
Walkability score
50 out of 100
Road infrastructure & car access
Good with highway proximity
Parking capacity in comparable malls
1,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial with industrial zones nearby
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