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San Antonio, TX Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
1.5 M People
Population growth
1.5%
Age distribution
Under 5: 6.8%
5-17: 18%
18-64: 64.3%
65+: 10.9% percent
5-17: 18%
18-64: 64.3%
65+: 10.9% percent
Household size
2.63 People
Household composition
Families: 65%
Non-families: 35% percent
Non-families: 35% percent
Education level
High school or higher: 84.6%
Bachelor's or higher: 29.4% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 29.4% percent
Median household income
65,056 USD/year
Employment rate
60.7 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Healthcare, military, tourism, finance, manufacturing
Cost of living index
91.6
Retail sales per capita
23,265 USD
Disposable income
33,929 USD/person/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 3%, Dining: 5%, Electronics: 2% percent of income
Existing retail mix
Grocery 30%, Apparel 20%, General merchandise 25%, Electronics 10%, Dining 15% percent
Number of competitors
5,000 businesses
Market saturation
85 percent
Presence of anchor tenants
High, including Macy's, Nordstrom, H-E-B
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate, 500,000 monthly visits
Rent costs
25 USD/sqm/month
Property values
2,500 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use zoning encouraged in urban cores
Business permits
Streamlined process, 30 days average days
Availability of retail space
500,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Most retail within 1 km of I-10 or Loop 410 km
Public transportation access
Moderate, VIA bus routes cover 70% of retail areas percent
Parking availability
51,000,000,000 spaces/1,000 sqm
Pedestrian traffic
10,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
100,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
Good, 80% of residents within 800m of stop percent
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns
Hybrid, 40% remote 2+ days/week percent
Shopping preferences
Value-oriented with mix of online/in-store
Brand affinity
Strong for local brands like H-E-B, national like Nike
Consumer loyalty
High, 70% repeat customers via programs percent
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, cultural events, sports
Crime statistics
Violent: 7.3, Property: 45 per 1,000 crimes/1,000 people
Shoplifting rates
2.5 percent of sales
Public safety measures
CCTV in 80% retail areas, police patrols percent
Tourist spending
5,000,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
30,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Fiesta San Antonio, Spurs games, River Walk events
Seasonal attractions
Summer festivals, winter holidays, year-round River Walk
E-commerce penetration
15 %
Click-and-collect adoption
25 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
60 %
Total retail space
5,000,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
3.3 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
2.5 %
Retail leakage rate
10 %
Sustainable retail demand
High, focus on eco-friendly stores
Major upcoming retail projects
The Pearl District expansion, Alamo Ranch Town Center
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
H-E-B: 50%, Walmart: 25%, Kroger: 10% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Monthly essentials 60%, discretionary 40% percent
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually percent/year
Luxury retail performance
Growing 4% year-over-year percent
Top mall shopping preferences
The Shops at La Cantera, North Star Mall
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
15 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, one-stop shopping
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion 60%, Luxury fashion 20%, Mid-range 20% percent
Number of existing malls
12 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
50,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Organic foods, experiential retail
Trade area population
2,500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High, $10 billion untapped USD
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air lifestyle centers
Public transport access
Moderate, bus routes to 80% of sites percent
Walkability score
45
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent, interstate connectivity
Parking capacity in comparable malls
10,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential/commercial, new mixed-use projects
Retail Destinations in San Antonio, TX
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San Antonio, TX at a Glance
- Total Properties6
- CountryUnited States
