For Sale
Arlington Heights, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$325 per SF
Avg asking sale price
$16 per SF
Avg asking lease rate
5,806 SF
Avg unit lease size
22,418 SF
Avg building size for sale
7.58%
Average cap rate
Arlington Heights's Demographic Profile
Arlington Heights has 30,650 households and a median income of $107,502, 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 | 76,743 |
| # Households | 30,650 |
| Median age | 44 |
| Median household income | $107,502 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 7,841 |
| 5-year population change | -3% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | $144 | 32,519 SF | 10.88% |
| Rolling Meadows | $149 | 11,620 SF | 4.35% |
| Mount Prospect | $220 | 38,355 SF | 12.10% |
| Prospect Heights | $148 | 41,545 SF | 12.10% |
| Wheeling | $147 | 20,312 SF | 12.10% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | $567 | 11,776 SF |
| Rolling Meadows | $260 | 46,122 SF |
| Mount Prospect | $273 | 14,790 SF |
| Prospect Heights | $442 | 23,638 SF |
| Wheeling | $329 | 19,409 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | $327 | 8,195 SF | 6.85% |
| Mount Prospect | $280 | 9,270 SF | 7.47% |
| Elk Grove Village | $198 | 4,540 SF | 6.97% |
| Des Plaines | $207 | 13,000 SF | 7.47% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Arlington Heights
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Arlington Heights pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | $325 | 22,418 SF |
| Rolling Meadows | $249 | 35,585 SF |
| Mount Prospect | $207 | 27,901 SF |
| Prospect Heights | $281 | 37,114 SF |
| Wheeling | $234 | 29,364 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | 76,743 | 30,650 | 44 | $107,502 | 2 | 7,841 | -3% |
| Rolling Meadows | 23,548 | 9,009 | 42 | $84,879 | 3 | 2,454 | -3% |
| Mount Prospect | 56,174 | 21,312 | 42 | $91,814 | 3 | 6,852 | -2% |
| Prospect Heights | 15,436 | 6,180 | 42 | $75,681 | 2 | 2,265 | -3% |
| Wheeling | 39,441 | 15,240 | 41 | $74,884 | 3 | 6,191 | -2% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Arlington Heights, IL 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 Arlington Heights
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Is Arlington Heights a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Arlington Heights. 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 Arlington Heights?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Arlington Heights. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Arlington Heights compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Arlington Heights. 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 Arlington Heights acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Arlington Heights, 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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