Baxter, MN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$145 Avg asking sale price
$15 Avg asking lease rate
3,510 SF Avg unit lease size
9,025 SF Avg building size for sale
6.15% Average cap rate

Baxter's Demographic Profile

Baxter has 3,138 households and a median income of $68,034, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 7,917
# Households 3,138
Median age 39
Median household income $68,034
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,028
5-year population change +3%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Baxter $97 12,571 SF 6.15%
Brainerd $97 12,571 SF 6.15%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Baxter $190 8,485 SF
Brainerd $148 8,952 SF
Pillager $218 1,095 SF
Ironton $173 2,886 SF
Deerwood $313 1,204 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Walker $142 8,547 SF 7.00%
Park Rapids $84 30,834 SF 8.57%
Saint Francis $200 16,192 SF 7.05%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Baxter

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

209

Brainerd, MN 56401

  • 3,550 SF Retail Building
  • $1,295,000
For Sale

NSI-StateFarm

Baxter, MN 56425

  • 1.01 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $179,000
For Sale

Anderson

Baxter, MN 56425

  • 4,576 SF Industrial Building
  • 6.15% Cap Rate
  • $499,000
For Sale

7590 Design Dr

Baxter, MN 56425

  • 3,220 SF Office Building
  • $450,000
For Sale

Vacant Flex Building | Baxter, MN

Baxter, MN 56425

  • 20,000 SF Retail Building
  • $1,590,000
For Sale

Prairie Bay

Brainerd, MN 56401

  • 6,802 SF Retail Building
  • $1,500,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Baxter $145 9,025 SF
Brainerd $141 8,947 SF
Nisswa $82 25,465 SF
Pillager $218 1,095 SF
Ironton $244 2,886 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Baxter 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 Baxter or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Baxter 7,917 3,138 39 $68,034 2 1,028 3%
Brainerd 12,999 5,401 37 $48,897 2 2,481 2%
Nisswa 2,485 1,081 53 $82,698 2 120 10%
Pillager 416 163 42 $57,380 2 32 2%
Ironton 486 199 40 $53,055 2 45 2%

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

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

Baxter 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 Baxter?

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

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

How does Baxter compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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