Austin, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$460 Avg asking sale price
$364 Avg asking lease rate
19,483 SF Avg unit lease size
17,359 SF Avg building size for sale
6.39% Average cap rate

Austin's Demographic Profile

Austin has 442,761 households and a median income of $81,906, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +9% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 1,033,895
# Households 442,761
Median age 36
Median household income $81,906
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 261,777
5-year population change +9%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Austin $453 10,906 SF 10.19%
Jollyville $401 8,764 SF 7.14%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Austin $353 13,255 SF 7.71%
Manchaca $260 5,000 SF 7.00%
Cedar Park $329 5,678 SF 6.98%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Austin $596 8,164 SF
Sunset Valley $512 6,028 SF
Bee Cave $901 13,594 SF
Manchaca $290 34,735 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Austin $353 51,351 SF 9.52%
Buda $191 76,614 SF 3.64%
Pflugerville $7 146,678 SF 3.64%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Austin

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

Building 1

Austin, TX 78748

  • 51,114 SF Office Building
  • $649,180 - $5,750,515
For Sale

14 Acres in South Austin

Manchaca, TX 78652

  • 14 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $5,000,000
For Sale

XSpace

Austin, TX 78734

  • 68,651 SF Flex Building
  • $189,000 - $1,200,000
For Sale

Building 1

Austin, TX 78737

  • 7,000 SF Flex Building
  • $1,875,000
For Sale

5401 S Congress Ave

Austin, TX 78745

  • 1,358 SF Retail Building
  • $2,950,000
For Sale

Walnut Ridge Pad Carve Out

Austin, TX 78753

  • 1 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,500,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Austin $460 17,359 SF
West Lake Hills $528 4,086 SF
Sunset Valley $512 6,028 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Austin

For Sale

One Oak

Austin, TX 78704

  • 221,000 SF Multifamily
  • $695,000
For Sale

The Public Lofts

Austin, TX 78745

  • 360,780 SF Multifamily
  • $399,000
For Sale

Parkside at Mueller

Austin, TX 78723

  • 454,194 SF Multifamily
  • $1,540,000
For Sale

Ste. 106 - The Public Lofts

Austin, TX 78745

  • 360,780 SF Multifamily
  • $479,000
For Sale

Brown Building Lofts

Austin, TX 78701

  • 98,381 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

AMLI North Park & Rivette Tower

Austin, TX

  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Austin 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 Austin or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Austin 1,033,895 442,761 36 $81,906 2 261,777 9%
West Lake Hills 3,863 1,403 50 $207,025 3 167 9%
Rollingwood 1,468 483 45 $235,274 3 36 7%
Sunset Valley 511 230 38 $70,454 2 154 7%

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

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

Austin 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 Austin?

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

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

How does Austin compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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