Aurora, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$267 per SF Avg asking sale price
$19 per SF Avg asking lease rate
36,607 SF Avg unit lease size
421,724 SF Avg building size for sale
7.20% Average cap rate

Aurora's Demographic Profile

Aurora has 142,920 households and a median income of $74,845, 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 393,649
# Households 142,920
Median age 37
Median household income $74,845
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 57,800
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Aurora $244 21,571 SF 10.47%
Centennial $230 15,444 SF 8.00%
Denver $276 12,255 SF 12.06%
Greenwood Village $212 18,185 SF 7.82%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Aurora $217 960,284 SF 8.00%
Centennial $300 7,285 SF 9.04%
Denver $248 23,101 SF 18.83%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Aurora $392 9,720 SF
Centennial $433 15,682 SF
Denver $357 8,475 SF
Greenwood Village $330 7,739 SF
Glendale $656 1,980 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Aurora $198 12,516 SF 10.93%
Centennial $330 9,539 SF 7.65%
Denver $283 14,243 SF 10.93%
Greenwood Village $239 9,539 SF 7.65%
Englewood $284 13,177 SF 7.07%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Aurora

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

The Shops at Gateway Park

Denver, CO 80239

  • 11,764 SF Retail Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $5,500,000
For Sale

Motel 6 & Studio 6

Aurora, CO

  • $7,250,000
For Sale

4615 Yampa St

Denver, CO 80249

  • 10,000 SF Office Building
  • $8,000,000
For Sale

1010 S Joliet St

Aurora, CO 80012

  • 25,000 SF Office Building
  • $120,000
For Sale

5035 Tower Rd

Denver, CO 80249

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

Pride Plaza

Aurora, CO 80011

  • 12,665 SF Retail Building
  • 6.82% Cap Rate
  • $3,975,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Aurora $267 421,724 SF
Watkins $153 3,089,104 SF
Centennial $280 13,851 SF
Denver $297 16,317 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Aurora

For Sale

Amber Apartments

Aurora, CO 80010

  • 62,220 SF Multifamily
  • 4.61% Cap Rate
  • $12,800,000
For Sale

Colony House

Aurora, CO 80011

  • 28,048 SF Multifamily
  • 6.33% Cap Rate
  • $5,400,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Aurora 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 Aurora or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Aurora 393,649 142,920 37 $74,845 3 57,800 1%
Watkins 539 179 46 $134,259 3 18 -4%
Foxfield 778 264 47 $152,727 3 14 -2%
Centennial 99,752 37,181 43 $124,525 3 7,548 -1%
Denver 716,274 319,116 37 $85,001 2 174,940 1%

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

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

Aurora 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 Aurora?

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

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

How does Aurora compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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