Arlington, VA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$428 Avg asking sale price
$43 Avg asking lease rate
29,932 SF Avg unit lease size
81,197 SF Avg building size for sale
6.75% Average cap rate

Arlington's Demographic Profile

Arlington has 106,380 households and a median income of $130,144, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 231,311
# Households 106,380
Median age 37
Median household income $130,144
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 66,461
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Arlington $297 118,430 SF 6.00%
Falls Church $381 4,197 SF 6.69%
Washington $458 13,446 SF 13.20%
Annandale $295 4,242 SF 7.71%
McLean $386 3,810 SF 6.69%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Arlington $643 17,264 SF
Falls Church $602 7,738 SF
Washington $644 6,546 SF
Annandale $514 4,082 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Arlington

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

2501 N Glebe Rd

Arlington, VA 22207

  • 12,774 SF Office Building
  • $850,000
For Sale

4347 Arlington Blvd

Arlington, VA 22203

  • 11,000 SF Specialty
  • $2,995,000
For Sale

7-Eleven Newly Extended Net Lease

Arlington, VA 22209

  • 3,239 SF Retail Building
  • 4.25% Cap Rate
  • $4,589,025
For Sale

CVS Leasehold Portfolio | VA & NH

  • Retail Building
  • 10.00% Cap Rate
  • $3,397,000
For Sale

3812 16th St S

Arlington, VA 22204

  • 0.25 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

Parc East

Alexandria, VA 22302

  • 354,255 SF Multifamily
  • $450,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Arlington $428 81,197 SF
Falls Church $434 5,448 SF
Washington $484 25,265 SF
Annandale $363 7,619 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Arlington

For Sale

Station Square at Clarendon

Arlington, VA 22201

  • 500,969 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Arlington 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 or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Arlington 231,311 106,380 37 $130,144 2 66,461 -2%
Seven Corners 8,789 3,336 38 $58,818 3 2,332 -2%
Washington 630,884 289,896 37 $95,873 2 183,437 -9%
Annandale 42,332 13,481 40 $112,500 3 5,304 -2%

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

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

Arlington 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?

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

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

How does Arlington compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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