Atlantic City, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Atlantic City's Demographic Profile

Atlantic City has 16,273 households and a median income of $31,543, 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 39,438
# Households 16,273
Median age 39
Median household income $31,543
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 12,383
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Atlantic City $91 16,833 SF 18.60%
Pleasantville $80 18,384 SF 5.51%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Atlantic City $252 8,986 SF
Ventnor $250 5,023 SF
Ventnor City $280 4,013 SF
Pleasantville $194 12,802 SF
Margate $452 1,250 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Atlantic City

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

Parking Garage/Retail Steps from Boardwalk

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

  • 14,472 SF Specialty
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

1600 Arctic Ave

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

  • 8,500 SF Retail Building
  • $325,000
For Sale

Arcade Bldg

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

  • 74,000 SF Office Building
  • 10.05% Cap Rate
  • $7,500,000
For Sale

10 N Florida Ave

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

  • 15,000 SF Industrial Building
  • 18.60% Cap Rate
  • $699,000
For Sale

1923-1931 Bacharach Blvd

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

  • 11,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

The Carisbrooke Inn

Ventnor, NJ 08406

  • 4,978 SF Hospitality
  • $1,899,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Atlantic City $183 25,574 SF
Ventnor $294 4,907 SF
Ventnor City $315 4,480 SF
Pleasantville $232 9,587 SF
Margate $452 1,250 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Atlantic City

For Sale

Unit A available

Ventnor City, NJ 08406

  • 4,011 SF Multifamily
  • $1,650,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Atlantic City 39,438 16,273 39 $31,543 2 12,383 1%
Ventnor 13,272 5,990 50 $69,774 2 2,449 8%
Ventnor City 13,272 5,990 50 $69,774 2 2,449 8%
Pleasantville 17,694 6,008 37 $45,893 3 3,366 -5%
Margate 11,653 5,933 59 $101,058 2 1,540 15%

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

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

Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City?

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

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

How does Atlantic City compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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