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San Miguel Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
15 K People
Population growth
1.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 18%
15-64: 72%
65+: 10%
15-64: 72%
65+: 10%
Household size
2.8 People
Household composition
Families with children: 40%
Couples: 30%
Singles: 30%
Couples: 30%
Singles: 30%
Education level
85 percent
Median household income
25,000 USD/year
Employment rate
65 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Services, retail, tourism
Cost of living index
65
Retail sales per capita
2,500 USD
Disposable income
15,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 6%, Dining: 12%, Electronics: 4%
Existing retail mix
Supermarkets, fashion stores, restaurants, entertainment
Number of competitors
15 major outlets
Market saturation
Medium
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, including Walmart and cinemas
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Rent costs
12 USD/sqm/month
Property values
3,000 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use commercial and residential
Business permits
Municipal approval within 30 days
Availability of retail space
Moderate
Proximity to major roads
Direct to Route 27 highway
Public transportation access
Multiple bus lines
Parking availability
Ample in commercial areas
Pedestrian traffic
Moderate in shopping areas
Vehicle traffic
High on main arteries
Public transport accessibility
Good bus coverage
Commute times
20 minutes
Work patterns
Commute to GAM employment hubs
Shopping preferences
Malls and branded stores
Brand affinity
International and local premium brands
Consumer loyalty
High to trusted retailers
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining out, movies, wellness
Crime statistics
5 incidents/1,000 people
Shoplifting rates
2 percent
Public safety measures
CCTV, private security, police patrols
Tourist spending
500 USD/visitor
Tourist footfall
50,000 annual visitors
Major local events
Escazú festivals and markets
Seasonal attractions
Year-round mild climate
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
60,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
4 SQM
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Multiplaza expansion plans
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Walmart: 50%, Auto Mercado: 25%, Mas x Menos: 15%
Consumer spending patterns
Weekly grocery, monthly apparel
Grocery expenditure trends
3 percent/year
Luxury retail performance
Strong growth
Top mall shopping preferences
Multiplaza Escazú
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
30 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, one-stop shopping
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Luxury fashion: 40%, Value fashion: 60%
Number of existing malls
1
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
2,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Specialty food and tech stores
Trade area population
200,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air lifestyle centers
Public transport access
Bus routes every 15 minutes
Walkability score
60
Road infrastructure & car access
Well-maintained highways
Parking capacity in comparable malls
3,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential expansions and office parks
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San Miguel at a Glance
- Total Properties1
- CountryCosta Rica
