Alexandria, VA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$349 Avg asking sale price
$102 Avg asking lease rate
23,088 SF Avg unit lease size
17,777 SF Avg building size for sale
6.83% Average cap rate

Alexandria's Demographic Profile

Alexandria has 72,675 households and a median income of $106,749, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 153,370
# Households 72,675
Median age 39
Median household income $106,749
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 44,681
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Alexandria $317 17,332 SF 7.74%
Kingstowne $303 40,615 SF 7.74%
Franconia $303 34,012 SF 7.74%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Alexandria $353 15,396 SF
Mount Vernon $295 1,152 SF
Fort Belvoir $295 1,152 SF
Fort Washington $578 2,248 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Alexandria $291 4,890 SF 7.00%
Washington $334 45,677 SF 12.63%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Alexandria

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

Operation-Ready Daycare Opportunity

Falls Church, VA 22041

  • 13,640 SF Retail Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

8407 Richmond Hwy

Alexandria, VA 22309

  • 8,634 SF Retail Building
  • $340,000
For Sale

5730 Columbia Pike

Falls Church, VA 22041

  • 0.44 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,100,000
For Sale

Bldg 5

Alexandria, VA 22311

  • 9,000 SF Office Building
  • $350,000
For Sale

5134-5148 Leesburg Pike

Alexandria, VA 22302

  • 9,402 SF Office Building
  • 4.54% Cap Rate
  • $760,000
For Sale

217-219 N Washington St

Alexandria, VA 22314

  • 3,286 SF Office Building
  • $1,595,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Alexandria $336 17,941 SF
Kingstowne $303 40,615 SF
Franconia $295 39,951 SF
Mount Vernon $312 1,197 SF
Fort Belvoir $295 30,988 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Alexandria 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 Alexandria or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Alexandria 153,370 72,675 39 $106,749 2 44,681 -3%
Kingstowne 16,634 6,719 42 $136,520 2 2,348 -2%
Franconia 17,987 7,192 41 $136,041 3 2,086 -2%
Mount Vernon 12,241 4,329 45 $162,666 3 904 -2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Alexandria, VA 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 Alexandria

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

Alexandria 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 Alexandria?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Alexandria. 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 Alexandria?

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

How does Alexandria compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Alexandria. 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 Alexandria acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Alexandria, 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.

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