Auburn Hills, MI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$228 Avg asking sale price
$15 Avg asking lease rate
39,504 SF Avg unit lease size
74,544 SF Avg building size for sale
7.13% Average cap rate

Auburn Hills's Demographic Profile

Auburn Hills has 10,444 households and a median income of $78,115, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 25,174
# Households 10,444
Median age 34
Median household income $78,115
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,560
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Auburn Hills $258 195,089 SF 7.00%
Pontiac $206 127,026 SF 7.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Auburn Hills $147 47,449 SF 7.75%
Pontiac $172 38,399 SF 7.75%
Waterford $159 74,398 SF 4.00%
Orion Township $276 53,078 SF 7.75%
Lake Orion $195 48,532 SF 7.75%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Auburn Hills $302 4,117 SF
Pontiac $214 9,860 SF
Sylvan Lake $342 5,278 SF
Keego Harbor $342 5,255 SF
Waterford $174 8,098 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pontiac $119 16,344 SF 9.31%
Waterford $171 7,300 SF 7.71%
Independence Township $191 11,500 SF 7.71%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Auburn Hills

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

Premier Office Building with Lab Space

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

  • 459,989 SF Office Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

3297 Five Points Dr

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

  • 2,400 SF Office Building
  • $795,000
For Sale

Undisclosed

Pontiac, MI 48342

  • 5,394 SF Retail Building
  • $750,000
For Sale

1196 Joslyn Ave

Pontiac, MI 48340

  • 2,200 SF Specialty
  • $350,000
For Sale

4790 Baldwin Rd

Orion Township, MI 48359

  • 4,978 SF Retail Building
  • 4.50% Cap Rate
  • $3,888,889
For Sale

2600 Auburn Rd

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

  • 22,290 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,009,150

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Auburn Hills $228 74,544 SF
Pontiac $210 50,595 SF
Lake Angelus $388 1,236 SF
Sylvan Lake $246 4,552 SF
Keego Harbor $246 4,178 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Auburn Hills 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 Hills or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Pontiac 65,239 25,788 36 $38,304 2 14,542 1%
Lake Angelus 314 133 51 $91,447 2 5 -2%
Sylvan Lake 1,556 781 54 $104,006 2 155 -3%
Keego Harbor 3,002 1,441 41 $63,108 2 586 2%

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

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

Auburn Hills 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 Hills?

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

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

How does Auburn Hills compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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