Auburn, MA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$134 Avg asking sale price
$17 Avg asking lease rate
26,572 SF Avg unit lease size
12,687 SF Avg building size for sale
8.27% Average cap rate

Auburn's Demographic Profile

Auburn has 6,915 households and a median income of $102,003, 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 17,299
# Households 6,915
Median age 45
Median household income $102,003
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,236
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Auburn $126 19,438 SF
Millbury $126 19,438 SF
Worcester $256 35,459 SF
Charlton $220 4,288 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Auburn $160 9,696 SF 8.34%
Worcester $182 41,480 SF 11.92%
Southbridge $57 19,307 SF 8.02%
Clinton $234 27,828 SF 6.25%
Berlin $329 27,828 SF 6.25%

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

723-725 Main St

North Oxford, MA 01537

  • 8,837 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,250,000
For Sale

3 Chelsea St

Worcester, MA 01610

  • 7,847 SF Multifamily
  • 8.21% Cap Rate
  • $950,000
For Sale

180 Southbridge Rd

North Oxford, MA 01537

  • 0.57 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $485,000
For Sale

137 South St

Auburn, MA 01501

  • 10.80 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $289,000
For Sale

495 Washington St

Auburn, MA 01501

  • 1.77 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,525,000
For Sale

14 AC-Possible 40B, MF, Townhouse, Condos.

Auburn, MA 01501

  • 14.50 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $2,250,000

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 $134 12,687 SF
Cherry Valley $116 31,140 SF
North Oxford $112 12,303 SF
Rochdale $233 11,900 SF
Millbury $154 45,249 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Auburn

For Sale

605 Millbury St

Worcester, MA 01607

  • 11,544 SF Multifamily
  • 8.34% Cap Rate
  • $2,300,000

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 %
Cherry Valley 2,258 864 44 $103,683 3 201 -1%
Rochdale 2,221 864 45 $99,009 3 185 -2%

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