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Santa Ana Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
320 K People
Population growth
0.5%
Age distribution
Under 18: 28%
18-24: 12%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 18%
65+: 7% percent
18-24: 12%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 18%
65+: 7% percent
Household size
3.8 People
Household composition
Families: 75%
Non-families: 25%; Married couples: 50%
Single parent: 25% percent
Non-families: 25%; Married couples: 50%
Single parent: 25% percent
Education level
High school or higher: 70%
Bachelor's or higher: 15% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 15% percent
Median household income
94,000 USD/year
Employment rate
65 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Manufacturing 20%, Retail trade 15%, Healthcare 12%, Services 25% percent of employment
Cost of living index
140 index (US=100)
Retail sales per capita
12,500 USD/year
Disposable income
45,000 USD/person/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 5%, Dining: 8%, Electronics: 4% of total spending percent
Existing retail mix
Big box stores, grocery anchors, specialty apparel, ethnic markets, and dining outlets
Number of competitors
50 major retailers
Market saturation
High in core areas, moderate in suburbs
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, including Macy's, JCPenney, Walmart in MainPlace Mall
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High, influenced by OC Fairgrounds and downtown districts
Rent costs
40 USD/sqm/month
Property values
5,000,000 USD/commercial unit
Zoning laws
Mixed-use in downtown, C-1/C-2 commercial zones for retail corridors
Business permits
30 days average processing
Availability of retail space
100,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to I-5, SR-57, SR-55
Public transportation access
Good, OCTA bus routes and Metrolink station nearby
Parking availability
Ample in structured lots, limited street parking downtown
Pedestrian traffic
5,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
100,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
High, multiple bus lines and rail connections
Commute times
25 minutes average
Work patterns
70% drive alone, 15% carpool, 10% public transit percent
Shopping preferences
Value-driven, preference for ethnic and discount stores
Brand affinity
Strong for local Hispanic brands and national chains like Walmart
Consumer loyalty
Moderate, influenced by promotions and proximity
Entertainment and leisure trends
Family outings to OC Fair, local parks, and cultural events
Crime statistics
Violent: 4.5 per 1,000, Property: 25 per 1,000 residents rate
Shoplifting rates
2 percent of sales
Public safety measures
Police patrols, CCTV in retail areas, community programs
Tourist spending
200,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
1,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
OC Fair, Santa Ana Art Walk, holiday markets
Seasonal attractions
Summer fairs, winter holiday lights, year-round cultural sites
E-commerce penetration
15 %
Click-and-collect adoption
20 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
500,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
1.6 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
High for eco-friendly and mixed-use developments
Major upcoming retail projects
Downtown revitalization, new mixed-use centers
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Ralphs: 30%, Vons: 25%, Walmart: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Weekly essentials, monthly discretionary purchases
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually, shift to organics percent
Luxury retail performance
Low, 5% of total retail sales percent
Top mall shopping preferences
MainPlace Mall for family shopping
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
30 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Promotions, family entertainment, dining
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion 60%, Mid-tier 30%, Luxury 10% percent
Number of existing malls
2 major enclosed/outdoor
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
10,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Upscale dining, experiential retail, tech stores
Trade area population
1,500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High, untapped demand for local retail
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air lifestyle centers with mixed-use elements
Public transport access
High, score 8/10
Walkability score
50 /100
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent, multiple freeway interchanges
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential and commercial mix, Artists Village expansion
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