Albany, GA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Albany's Demographic Profile

Albany has 27,150 households and a median income of $40,848, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 65,424
# Households 27,150
Median age 37
Median household income $40,848
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 17,031
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Albany $127 4,859 SF 7.75%
Camilla $55 3,253 SF 8.00%
Pelham $106 4,800 SF 7.69%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Albany $191 6,978 SF
Leesburg $699 5,915 SF
Sylvester $146 13,455 SF
Dawson $956 2,640 SF
Hartsfield $273 1,788 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Albany $131 26,218 SF 8.33%
Moultrie $81 10,862 SF 7.94%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Albany

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

1118 Liberty Expy

Albany, GA 31705

  • 9.67 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $235,000
For Sale

1108 Centennial Ave

Albany, GA 31707

  • 2,390 SF Industrial Building
  • $787,000
For Sale

1600 E Oglethorpe Blvd

Albany, GA 31705

  • 8,300 SF Retail Building
  • $599,000
For Sale

Whistle Express Car Wash

Albany, GA 31707

  • 5,561 SF Specialty
  • 6.75% Cap Rate
  • $48,166,667
For Sale

511 W Broad Ave

Albany, GA 31701

  • 9,640 SF Retail Building
  • $395,000
For Sale

522 W Oglethorpe Blvd

Albany, GA 31701

  • 1,280 SF Office Building
  • $199,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Albany pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Albany $406 14,167 SF
Leesburg $251 5,975 SF
Sylvester $95 84,228 SF
Camilla $50 8,386 SF
Dawson $345 46,244 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Albany alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Albany or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Albany 65,424 27,150 37 $40,848 2 17,031 -4%
Leesburg 3,435 1,186 36 $71,334 3 383 3%
Sylvester 5,599 2,180 40 $52,500 3 976 -2%
Camilla 4,666 1,874 42 $37,761 2 906 -4%
Dawson 4,097 1,601 39 $34,661 2 849 -4%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Albany, GA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Albany

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Is Albany a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Albany offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Albany?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Albany. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Albany?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Albany. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Albany compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Albany. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Albany acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Albany, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.