Bala Cynwyd, PA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$267 Avg asking sale price
$34 Avg asking lease rate
12,187 SF Avg unit lease size
13,354 SF Avg building size for sale
6.93% Average cap rate

Bala Cynwyd's Demographic Profile

Bala Cynwyd has 5,262 households and a median income of $132,310, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 12,620
# Households 5,262
Median age 43
Median household income $132,310
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,482
5-year population change +5%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Bala Cynwyd $263 7,929 SF
Manayunk $263 7,929 SF
Merion Station $293 4,100 SF
Penn Valley $238 6,274 SF
Greenwich $156 4,320 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bala Cynwyd $298 12,348 SF 7.15%
Manayunk $298 12,348 SF 7.15%
Lower Merion $263 11,947 SF 7.15%
Philadelphia $323 23,584 SF 19.68%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Bala Cynwyd

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

135 Montgomery Ave

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

  • 2,981 SF Office Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

110-112 Bala Ave

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

  • 8,430 SF Office Building
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

Whitman Cleaners

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

  • 4,100 SF Retail Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

4227 Main St

Philadelphia, PA 19127

  • 2,084 SF Retail Building
  • $625,000
For Sale

Bala Cynwyd School (Corporate)

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

  • 20,881 SF Retail Building
  • 6.70% Cap Rate
  • $7,901,388
For Sale

168 Old Belmont Ave

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

  • 3,716 SF Retail Building
  • $975,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Bala Cynwyd pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Bala Cynwyd $267 13,354 SF
Manayunk $267 14,903 SF
Merion Station $490 2,760 SF
Penn Valley $219 5,615 SF
Greenwich $118 35,607 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Bala Cynwyd

For Sale

THE GRACE - 34 Units - Turnkey New Build

Philadelphia, PA 19129

  • 30,000 SF Multifamily
  • 7.15% Cap Rate
  • $9,199,999
For Sale

4254-56 & 4258 Ridge ave

Philadelphia, PA 19129

  • 3,844 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Bala Cynwyd 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 Bala Cynwyd or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Bala Cynwyd 12,620 5,262 43 $132,310 2 1,482 5%
Manayunk 6,893 3,418 33 $93,606 2 2,252 -3%
Merion Station 6,795 2,041 38 $202,611 3 198 4%
Penn Valley 10,105 4,082 45 $152,599 2 1,081 1%
Greenwich 5,580 1,840 44 $145,370 3 153 1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Bala Cynwyd, PA 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 Bala Cynwyd

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

Bala Cynwyd 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 Bala Cynwyd?

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

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

How does Bala Cynwyd compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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