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Vega Alta Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
34 K People
Population growth
-0.9%
Age distribution
0-14: 15%
15-24: 12%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 25%
65+: 20% percent
15-24: 12%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 25%
65+: 20% percent
Household size
2.7 People
Household composition
Families: 70%
Singles: 20%
Multi-generational: 10% percent
Singles: 20%
Multi-generational: 10% percent
Education level
High school: 85%
Bachelor's: 20%
Graduate: 8% percent
Bachelor's: 20%
Graduate: 8% percent
Median household income
25,538 USD/year
Employment rate
48 %
Job growth
-1.5 %
Dominant industries
Services 40%, Retail 25%, Manufacturing 20% percent of employment
Cost of living index
95 index (US=100)
Retail sales per capita
3,200 USD/year
Disposable income
18,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 4%, Dining: 12%, Electronics: 5% of disposable income percent
Existing retail mix
Grocery stores, pharmacies, apparel shops, small electronics outlets
Number of competitors
25 businesses
Market saturation
65 percent
Presence of anchor tenants
Supermercados Selectos, CVS Pharmacy
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate, 2,000 daily visitors visitors/day
Rent costs
18 USD/sqm/month
Property values
120,000 USD/commercial unit
Zoning laws
Mixed-use zoning in commercial districts, residential priority elsewhere
Business permits
30 days processing days
Availability of retail space
4,500 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to PR-2 highway
Public transportation access
Bus stops within 500m of retail areas
Parking availability
200 spaces
Pedestrian traffic
1,500 people/day
Vehicle traffic
5,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
Good, multiple bus lines
Commute times
25 minutes to San Juan
Work patterns
60% commute to nearby cities, 40% local employment percent
Shopping preferences
Value-driven, preference for local and discount stores
Brand affinity
Strong for US chains like Walmart and local brands
Consumer loyalty
High, 70% repeat at familiar stores percent
Entertainment and leisure trends
Beach visits, family dining, local festivals
Crime statistics
Low violent crime rate of 200 per 100,000 incidents/100,000 people
Shoplifting rates
1.5 percent of sales
Public safety measures
Police patrols, community watch programs
Tourist spending
750,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
15,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Fiesta de Santiago Apóstol, annual cultural fair
Seasonal attractions
Beaches and parks in summer, holidays year-round
E-commerce penetration
28 %
Click-and-collect adoption
12 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
72 %
Total retail space
25,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.73 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
35 %
Sustainable retail demand
Moderate, driven by local population
Major upcoming retail projects
Expansion of local shopping center
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Supermercados Selectos: 45%, Pueblo: 30%, Walmart: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Essential goods 60%, discretionary 40% percent of total
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually due to inflation percent
Luxury retail performance
Low, under 2% of retail sales percent
Top mall shopping preferences
Plaza del Sol nearby for variety
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
40 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, variety, promotions
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion 70%, Luxury 5%, Mid-range 25% percent
Number of existing malls
1 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
450,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Limited specialty stores, entertainment retail
Trade area population
80,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High for grocery and essentials
Projected retail growth rate
2 %
Preferred mall layouts
Strip malls and open-air centers
Public transport access
Bus routes connecting to San Juan
Walkability score
55 index (100=walker's paradise)
Road infrastructure & car access
Well-maintained PR-2, high car dependency
Parking capacity in comparable malls
150 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential with planned commercial expansions
Retail Destinations in Vega Alta
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Vega Alta at a Glance
- Total Properties1
- CountryUnited States
