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DEMOGRAPHICS

"There's tremendous opportunity. Any business would be profitable here. The demographics are perfect. Everyone has a different customer but the people that are here the ages range everywhere."

Vera Taylor
Director of Stores, South Moon Under





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The proof is in the numbers. Philadelphia boasts an impressive array of statistics that paint the picture of a very savvy, sophisticated and affluent customer base.
RETAIL DATA

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD CONSUMER EXPENDITURES


Source: CCD and ESRI



ANNUAL PURCHASING POWER OF CENSUS BLOCK GROUP


Purchasing power data source: 2009 ESRI Business Analyst. Retail space data source: CCD Given the density of downtown housing and the significant number of households with annual incomes in excess of $100,000, many Census block groups in Center City have annual purchasing power approaching $75 million.

Source: CCD and ESRI



CENTER CITY TOTAL RETAIL SPACES AND VACANCIES



Source: CCD, 2010



RETAIL VACANCY RATE



Source: CCD, 2011