Auburn, AL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$465 Avg asking sale price
$22 Avg asking lease rate
13,686 SF Avg unit lease size
19,663 SF Avg building size for sale
7.00% Average cap rate

Auburn's Demographic Profile

Auburn has 32,761 households and a median income of $49,238, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +8% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 81,417
# Households 32,761
Median age 29
Median household income $49,238
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 18,589
5-year population change +8%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Auburn $377 17,826 SF
Opelika $299 17,185 SF
Waverly $300 2,000 SF
Tuskegee Institute $54 1,104 SF
Tuskegee $54 1,104 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Phenix City $94 18,949 SF 8.80%
Columbus $81 60,046 SF 8.80%
Midland $119 123,116 SF 7.17%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Auburn

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

1132 W Veterans Blvd

Auburn, AL 36832

  • 22,400 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,600,000
For Sale

302 Alabama St

Auburn, AL 36832

  • 18,450 SF Flex Building
  • $2,100,000
For Sale

460 Opelika Rd

Auburn, AL 36830

  • 0.60 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $975,000
For Sale

Former GOO GOO Carwash - 1810 Opelika Rd

Auburn, AL 36830

  • 3,185 SF Specialty
  • $1,950,000
For Sale

Assisted Living Facility | For Sale

Auburn, AL 36830

  • 33,842 SF Health Care Building
  • $3,400,000
For Sale

0 Lake Street Development Parcel

Auburn, AL 36832

  • 27.50 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $4,125,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Auburn $465 19,663 SF
Opelika $486 17,791 SF
Waverly $300 2,000 SF
Tuskegee Institute $68 19,334 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Auburn

For Sale

Legends of Magnolia - Retail Units B&C

Auburn, AL 36830

  • 106,920 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Auburn 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 Auburn or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Auburn 81,417 32,761 29 $49,238 2 18,589 8%
Notasulga 808 352 45 $44,910 2 88 -6%
Opelika 34,566 13,934 41 $51,135 2 5,288 10%
Waverly 181 78 48 $53,750 2 17 2%
Tuskegee Institute 12,229 4,848 35 $36,671 2 2,207 -5%

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

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

Auburn 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 Auburn?

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

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

How does Auburn compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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