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Yola Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
450 K People
Age distribution
40% under 15
55% 15-64
5% over 65 %
55% 15-64
5% over 65 %
Household size
4.8 People
Median household income
1,200,000 NGN/year
Dominant industries
Agriculture, trading, education nan
Cost of living index
55 index (Lagos=100)
Retail sales per capita
150,000 NGN/year
Disposable income
800,000 NGN/year per household
Number of competitors
50+ small traders, 5 major nan
Market saturation
Medium nan
Presence of anchor tenants
Limited, local chains nan
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate, 10,000 daily visitors
Rent costs
50,000 NGN/month commercial
Property values
20,000,000 NGN/hectare
Zoning laws
Mixed-use allowed in urban cores nan
Business permits
5,000-10,000 NGN/year
Availability of retail space
Increasing with market rebuilds nan
Proximity to major roads
High, along A13 highway nan
Public transportation access
Moderate, buses and tricycles nan
Parking availability
Limited in markets, 200 spaces spots
Pedestrian traffic
High in markets, 5,000/hour people
Vehicle traffic
Moderate, 2,000 vehicles/hour vehicles
Commute times
20-30 minutes
Work patterns
8am-5pm, agriculture seasonal hours
Shopping preferences
Bargain hunting in markets nan
Brand affinity
Local and affordable brands nan
Consumer loyalty
High to familiar vendors nan
Entertainment and leisure trends
Local festivals, university events nan
Crime statistics
Index 50 index (national avg=66)
Public safety measures
Community policing initiatives nan
Tourist spending
50,000 NGN/visitor
Tourist footfall
10,000 annual visitors
Major local events
Yola Cultural Festival nan
Seasonal attractions
Dry season markets nan
Total retail space
100,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.22 sqm/person
Sustainable retail demand
Growing with population nan
Major upcoming retail projects
Yola Modern Market rebuild nan
Top mall shopping preferences
N/A, markets preferred nan
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, variety nan
Number of existing malls
0 nan
Total retail footfall
500,000 visits
Retail market gaps
Modern retail, electronics nan
Trade area population
500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Medium, growing nan
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air with markets nan
Walkability score
60 score (100 max)
Road infrastructure & car access
Fair, A13 connects nan
Parking capacity in comparable malls
200 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial, urban expansion nan
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Yola at a Glance
- Total Properties3
- CountryNigeria
