Allentown, PA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Allentown's Demographic Profile

Allentown has 45,994 households and a median income of $47,288, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 125,250
# Households 45,994
Median age 35
Median household income $47,288
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 26,921
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Allentown $193 23,509 SF 8.18%
Whitehall $174 28,587 SF 8.18%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Allentown $165 25,811 SF 8.18%
Whitehall $146 24,733 SF 8.18%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Allentown $267 8,830 SF
Whitehall $188 12,536 SF
Catasauqua $91 7,842 SF
Fountain Hill $370 4,051 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Allentown $189 9,991 SF 8.96%
Whitehall $156 5,771 SF 6.84%
Emmaus $223 17,857 SF 7.00%
Bethlehem $186 15,912 SF 7.49%
Bath $178 15,596 SF 1.04%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Allentown

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

515 N 19th St

Allentown, PA 18104

  • 4,621 SF Retail Building
  • $575,000
For Sale

521 Front St

Catasauqua, PA 18032

  • 11,400 SF Retail Building
  • $899,000
For Sale

1737 Schoenersville Rd - Office with Apt.

Bethlehem, PA 18018

  • 2,350 SF Office Building
  • $400,000
For Sale

Mixed-use Commercial property for sale

Allentown, PA 18103

  • 2,540 SF Office Building
  • $525,000
For Sale

Washington School Apartments

Emmaus, PA 18049

  • 14,536 SF Multifamily
  • 7.00% Cap Rate
  • $3,250,000
For Sale

359 W Tilghman St

Allentown, PA 18102

  • 4,600 SF Industrial Building
  • $495,000

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 Allentown pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Allentown $244 23,459 SF
Whitehall $182 18,717 SF
Hokendauqua $164 5,479 SF
Catasauqua $225 8,505 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Allentown 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 Allentown or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Allentown 125,250 45,994 35 $47,288 3 26,921 1%
Whitehall 29,785 11,822 41 $66,966 3 4,725 1%
Wescosville 5,744 2,055 43 $109,550 3 304 -1%

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

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

Allentown 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 Allentown?

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

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

How does Allentown compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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