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Vaughan, ON Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
350 K People
Population growth
2.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 20%
15-24: 12%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 25%
65+: 8% percent
15-24: 12%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 25%
65+: 8% percent
Household size
3.1 People
Household composition
Families: 75%
Singles: 15%
Seniors: 10% percent
Singles: 15%
Seniors: 10% percent
Education level
High school: 25%
College: 35%
University: 30%
Other: 10% percent
College: 35%
University: 30%
Other: 10% percent
Median household income
110,000 CAD/year
Employment rate
65 %
Job growth
3 %
Dominant industries
Manufacturing: 20%, Retail: 15%, Construction: 12%, Services: 25% percent
Cost of living index
120 index (Canada=100)
Retail sales per capita
15,000 CAD/year
Disposable income
75,000 CAD/household/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 5%, Dining: 10%, Electronics: 3% percent of total spending
Existing retail mix
Big-box: 40%, Specialty: 30%, Grocery: 20%, Services: 10% percent
Number of competitors
150 stores
Market saturation
85 percent
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, including Walmart, Canadian Tire, Vaughan Mills anchors
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High, 5,000,000 annual visitors
Rent costs
40 CAD/sqm/month
Property values
8,000,000 CAD/hectare
Zoning laws
Mixed-use and commercial zones permitted with height limits
Business permits
Standard municipal approval process, 30-60 days
Availability of retail space
50,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Excellent, adjacent to Hwy 400 and 407
Public transportation access
Good, Viva bus rapid transit and GO train nearby
Parking availability
5,000 spaces in major centers
Pedestrian traffic
2,000 daily in commercial areas
Vehicle traffic
100,000 daily vehicles on major roads
Public transport accessibility
70 percent coverage
Commute times
30 minutes average to Toronto
Work patterns
Suburban commuters, 60% drive, 20% transit percent
Shopping preferences
Convenience and value-oriented, mall and online mix
Brand affinity
Strong for national chains like Lululemon, Apple
Consumer loyalty
High to loyalty programs, 70% repeat buyers percent
Entertainment and leisure trends
Family outings, movies, dining experiences
Crime statistics
Low, 3,500 incidents per 100,000 people
Shoplifting rates
150 incidents per 100,000
Public safety measures
CCTV in malls, community policing
Tourist spending
200,000,000 CAD/year
Tourist footfall
2,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Canada Day celebrations, WinterFest
Seasonal attractions
Holiday markets, summer festivals
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
40 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
60 %
Total retail space
500,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
1.4 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
15 %
Sustainable retail demand
High, eco-friendly stores growing
Major upcoming retail projects
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre expansions
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Loblaws: 35%, Metro: 25%, Walmart: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Weekly grocery, monthly apparel
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 4% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Moderate growth, 6% percent/year
Top mall shopping preferences
Vaughan Mills for outlets
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
30 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, sales events
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 50%, Luxury: 20%, Activewear: 30% percent
Number of existing malls
3 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
10,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Premium dining, experiential retail
Trade area population
500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High, 2 billion CAD/year
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air and enclosed with entertainment zones
Public transport access
Good, bus routes to malls
Walkability score
45 out of 100
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent highway network
Parking capacity in comparable malls
10,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential and mixed-use growth planned
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