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San José Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
1.5 M People
Age distribution
Median age 35.2; 0-14: 22%
15-64: 68%
65+: 10% %
15-64: 68%
65+: 10% %
Household size
3.1 People
Household composition
65% nuclear families
20% single-parent
15% extended %
20% single-parent
15% extended %
Median household income
18,000 USD/year
Cost of living index
85 Index (US=100)
Retail sales per capita
1,200 USD/year
Disposable income
12,000 USD/year
Number of competitors
50+ major chains nan
Market saturation
Medium nan
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, Walmart, Multiplaza anchors nan
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High in downtown nan
Rent costs
15-25 USD/sq m/month
Property values
2,500 USD/sq m
Zoning laws
Mixed-use allowed in GAM nan
Business permits
Streamlined via PROCOMER nan
Availability of retail space
Moderate, 100,000 sq m vacant sq m
Proximity to major roads
High, central location nan
Public transportation access
Good bus network nan
Parking availability
Limited in downtown, ample in malls nan
Pedestrian traffic
High in central areas nan
Vehicle traffic
Congested, 10 hours/week commute hours
Commute times
45 minutes average
Work patterns
Hybrid, office-based in services nan
Shopping preferences
In-store preferred, growing online nan
Brand affinity
International brands like Walmart nan
Consumer loyalty
Medium, value-driven nan
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor, cultural events nan
Crime statistics
High petty theft, Level 65/100 Index
Shoplifting rates
Increasing, 10-15% rise %
Public safety measures
Police patrols, CCTV in malls nan
Tourist spending
170 USD/day
Tourist footfall
500,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Feria de las Culturas, Christmas nan
Seasonal attractions
Dry season Dec-Apr high tourism nan
Total retail space
2,500,000 sq m
Retail space per capita
1.66 sq m/person
Sustainable retail demand
High nan
Major upcoming retail projects
Multiplaza expansions nan
Luxury retail performance
Growing in malls nan
Top mall shopping preferences
Multiplaza, City Mall nan
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining nan
Number of existing malls
5 major nan
Total retail footfall
10,000,000 visits
Retail market gaps
Luxury, sustainable goods nan
Trade area population
2,500,000 people
Preferred mall layouts
Mixed-use, experiential nan
Public transport access
High, bus hub nan
Walkability score
60/100 Score
Road infrastructure & car access
Good but congested nan
Parking capacity in comparable malls
2,000 spaces/mall spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed urban, tech parks nan
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San José at a Glance
- Total Properties69
- CountryCosta Rica
