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Ulloa Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
6 K People
Population growth
1%
Age distribution
0-14: 20%
15-24: 15%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 20%
65+: 10% percent
15-24: 15%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 20%
65+: 10% percent
Household size
3.1 People
Household composition
Mostly nuclear families with 70% having children under 18
Education level
70% high school or higher percent
Median household income
600,000 CRC/month
Employment rate
55 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Agriculture, manufacturing, services
Cost of living index
90 index
Retail sales per capita
2,000 USD/year
Disposable income
800 USD/month
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 10%, Dining: 15%, Electronics: 5% percent of total spending
Existing retail mix
Small local shops, supermarkets, agricultural markets
Number of competitors
5 major retailers
Market saturation
Low
Presence of anchor tenants
None major, local anchors only
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate from local farms and services
Rent costs
10 USD/sqm/month
Property values
1,000 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
Primarily agricultural and residential, limited commercial
Business permits
Standard municipal process, 30-60 days days
Availability of retail space
2,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
5 km to Route 3 km
Public transportation access
Bus services to Alajuela city
Parking availability
Ample on-street and lot parking
Pedestrian traffic
500 people/day
Vehicle traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
Hourly buses to Alajuela
Commute times
30 min to Alajuela, 60 min to San Jose minutes
Work patterns
Daily commute to Alajuela for 60% of workers
Shopping preferences
Local markets and value-oriented shopping
Brand affinity
Preference for affordable international and local brands
Consumer loyalty
High to local stores, 70% percent
Entertainment and leisure trends
Local festivals, outdoor activities, family gatherings
Crime statistics
Homicide rate 8/100,000, overall low per 100,000
Shoplifting rates
Low, 2% percent of retail incidents
Public safety measures
Local police patrols, community watch
Tourist spending
Low, 100 USD/visitor/year
Tourist footfall
500 visitors/year
Major local events
Annual harvest festivals, patron saint day
Seasonal attractions
Coffee harvest season October-December
E-commerce penetration
20 %
Click-and-collect adoption
10 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
80 %
Total retail space
5,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.8 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
3 %
Retail leakage rate
60 %
Sustainable retail demand
Moderate
Major upcoming retail projects
None identified
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Walmart: 30%, Auto Mercado: 20%, Mas x Menos: 15% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Focus on essentials, weekly shopping
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 5% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Low demand
Top mall shopping preferences
City Mall Alajuela
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
50 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Variety, promotions, entertainment
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion 60%, Luxury fashion 10%, Electronics value brands 30% percent
Number of existing malls
2
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
1,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Modern grocery, apparel stores
Trade area population
20,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Medium
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air community centers
Public transport access
Bus routes to Alajuela every hour
Walkability score
70 out of 100
Road infrastructure & car access
Paved roads, good car access
Parking capacity in comparable malls
500 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Agricultural, potential residential growth
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Ulloa at a Glance
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- CountryCosta Rica
