Aurora, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$281 Avg asking sale price
$19 Avg asking lease rate
37,166 SF Avg unit lease size
427,425 SF Avg building size for sale
7.34% 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 $236 22,372 SF 10.47%
Centennial $243 25,922 SF 8.02%
Denver $279 13,752 SF 11.19%
Greenwood Village $225 20,182 SF 7.82%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Aurora $222 955,798 SF 9.04%
Centennial $299 7,821 SF 9.04%
Denver $242 23,158 SF 18.83%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Aurora $393 9,627 SF
Watkins $280 6,757 SF
Centennial $479 16,412 SF
Denver $362 9,595 SF
Greenwood Village $340 17,235 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Aurora $206 12,321 SF 10.53%
Centennial $258 32,410 SF 7.65%
Denver $290 17,606 SF 10.53%
Greenwood Village $258 32,410 SF 7.65%
Englewood $311 19,216 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 Garage Den

Centennial, CO 80112

  • 57,600 SF Flex Building
  • 8.02% Cap Rate
  • $359,000 - $635,000
For Sale

3788 Wheeling St

Aurora, CO 80011

  • 16,524 SF Industrial Building
  • $4,500,000
For Sale

Law Building

Denver, CO 80231

  • 16,494 SF Office Building
  • $2,199,000
For Sale

Bldg 5

Denver, CO 80239

  • 62,972 SF Office Building
  • 7.25% Cap Rate
  • $19,857,000
For Sale

1458-1472 Ironton St

Aurora, CO 80010

  • 5,100 SF Industrial Building
  • 7.01% Cap Rate
  • $1,035,000
For Sale

9742 E Colfax Ave

Aurora, CO 80010

  • 3,999 SF Retail Building
  • $935,000

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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 $281 427,425 SF
Watkins $185 2,934,987 SF
Centennial $294 17,677 SF
Denver $299 17,718 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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