At 9.97 MB with 62,496 rows, this dataset is well-suited for single-node deployment; distributed infrastructure would introduce unnecessary operational overhead. The 159.6 bytes-per-row average suggests moderate compression potential—typical text and numeric fields could achieve 40–60% reduction, bringing the footprint below 6 MB if compression is applied. The dataset remains comfortably below the 100 MB threshold where infrastructure decisions typically shift, meaning current architecture can scale vertically before requiring distributed systems. Monitor row growth rate; if ingestion accelerates beyond 10,000 rows monthly, revisit this assessment within 6–12 months.