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Towson, MD Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
60 K People
Population growth
0.8%
Age distribution
0-14: 18%
15-24: 20%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 22%
65+: 12% percent
15-24: 20%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 22%
65+: 12% percent
Household size
2.4 People
Household composition
Families: 55%
Non-families: 45% percent
Non-families: 45% percent
Education level
High school: 92%
Bachelor's: 52%
Graduate: 22% percent
Bachelor's: 52%
Graduate: 22% percent
Median household income
105,000 USD/year
Employment rate
63 %
Job growth
1.2 %
Dominant industries
Education/Health: 25%, Retail: 15%, Professional Services: 20%, Government: 10% percent
Cost of living index
110 index
Retail sales per capita
24,000 USD/year
Disposable income
80,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 4%, Dining: 12%, Electronics: 3% percent
Existing retail mix
Malls: 20%, Strip centers: 40%, Standalone: 40%; includes apparel, grocery, dining percent
Number of competitors
150 stores
Market saturation
75 percent
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, Macy's, Lord & Taylor in Towson Town Center
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High, due to Towson University and offices
Rent costs
22 USD/sqm/month
Property values
5,400 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use and commercial zones allow retail with residential above
Business permits
Standard county process, 30-60 days days
Availability of retail space
5 SQM
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to I-695 and York Road km
Public transportation access
Good, MTA buses and light rail nearby
Parking availability
41,000,000,000 spaces/1,000 sqm
Pedestrian traffic
5,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
80 percent
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns
9-5 office hours, hybrid post-pandemic
Shopping preferences
Convenience and variety, mix of online and in-store
Brand affinity
National brands like Apple, Gap; local independents
Consumer loyalty
Medium, 60% repeat to favorites percent
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining out, movies, university events, parks
Crime statistics
Low, 2,000 incidents/100,000 people incidents/100,000 people
Shoplifting rates
1.5 percent
Public safety measures
County police patrols, mall security, cameras
Tourist spending
50 million USD/year
Tourist footfall
200,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Towson Town Festival, university sports
Seasonal attractions
Holiday shopping, fall festivals
E-commerce penetration
18 %
Click-and-collect adoption
25 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
500,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
8.3 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
12 %
Sustainable retail demand
High, driven by population stability
Major upcoming retail projects
Towson Town Center expansion
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Giant: 40%, Safeway: 30%, Aldi: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Weekly grocery trips, monthly apparel
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Moderate, 10% of apparel sales percent
Top mall shopping preferences
Towson Town Center for variety
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
25 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, one-stop shopping
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 50%, Luxury fashion: 20%, Electronics: 15%, Home goods: 15% percent
Number of existing malls
1 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
5,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Specialty food, experiential retail
Trade area population
200,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High, underserved in niches
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts
Enclosed with food courts and anchors
Public transport access
Good, multiple bus lines
Walkability score
55 score/100
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent, interstate proximity
Parking capacity in comparable malls
4,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential and commercial; mixed-use planned
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Towson, MD at a Glance
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