Bay View, WI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Bay View's Demographic Profile

Bay View has 15,319 households and a median income of $72,366, 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 32,465
# Households 15,319
Median age 39
Median household income $72,366
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,507
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bay View $117 19,510 SF 10.00%
Greenfield $233 27,266 SF 8.00%
Greendale $287 37,500 SF 8.00%
Milwaukee $134 18,495 SF 16.05%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bay View $192 61,008 SF 10.00%
Cudahy $318 7,550 SF 6.12%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Bay View $131 11,073 SF
Saint Francis $161 3,695 SF
South Milwaukee $127 30,228 SF
Greenfield $595 11,145 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bay View $157 10,546 SF 6.56%
Milwaukee $125 29,311 SF 9.34%
Wauwatosa $101 7,200 SF 7.20%
Racine $99 16,437 SF 6.10%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Bay View

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

3040-3046 S Delaware

Milwaukee, WI 53207

  • 4,800 SF Retail Building
  • 8.20% Cap Rate
  • $995,000
For Sale

18-unit South Side Multifamily Portfolio

Milwaukee, WI

  • 8.64% Cap Rate
  • $1,700,000
For Sale

7 Brew | Absolute NNN Ground Lease

Milwaukee, WI 53207

  • 550 SF Retail Building
  • 5.85% Cap Rate
  • $1,573,000
For Sale

936 W Greenfield Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53204

  • 7,858 SF Retail Building
  • 10.00% Cap Rate
  • $630,000
For Sale

Mitchell on Water

Milwaukee, WI 53202

  • 39,450 SF Multifamily
  • $7,750,000
For Sale

The Bridgewater Building

Milwaukee, WI 53202

  • 7,000 SF Multifamily
  • 6.07% Cap Rate
  • $2,200,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Bay View $156 37,797 SF
Saint Francis $129 15,881 SF
Cudahy $294 4,700 SF
West Milwaukee $70 83,750 SF
South Milwaukee $166 15,693 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Bay View

For Sale

Mitchell on Water

Milwaukee, WI 53202

  • 39,450 SF Multifamily
  • $7,750,000
For Sale

The Bridgewater Building

Milwaukee, WI 53202

  • 7,000 SF Multifamily
  • 6.07% Cap Rate
  • $2,200,000
For Sale

Warehouse Lofts

Milwaukee, WI 53203

  • 89,563 SF Multifamily
  • $100,600 - $325,300
For Sale

S-2 Studios on 2nd

Milwaukee, WI 53204

  • 22,641 SF Multifamily
  • $395,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Bay View 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 Bay View or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Bay View 32,465 15,319 39 $72,366 2 6,507 -3%
Saint Francis 9,078 4,738 45 $52,067 2 2,360 -1%
Cudahy 16,883 7,589 42 $64,515 2 3,196 -3%
West Milwaukee 3,819 1,816 38 $44,532 2 1,215 -3%
South Milwaukee 18,938 8,212 42 $64,897 2 3,393 -4%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Bay View, WI 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 Bay View

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

Bay View 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 Bay View?

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

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

How does Bay View compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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