Belleville, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Belleville's Demographic Profile

Belleville has 17,027 households and a median income of $63,993, 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 40,202
# Households 17,027
Median age 40
Median household income $63,993
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 7,063
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Belleville $64 18,503 SF 8.00%
Swansea $64 16,667 SF 2.82%
Shiloh $176 6,711 SF 6.42%
Fairview Heights $178 47,324 SF 2.82%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Belleville $71 16,941 SF
Swansea $103 13,787 SF
Shiloh $69 13,299 SF
Freeburg $237 8,850 SF
Smithton $35 5,588 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Belleville $116 4,875 SF 7.63%
Swansea $182 5,561 SF 7.63%
Fairview Heights $163 7,376 SF 8.00%
O'Fallon $133 13,200 SF 8.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Belleville

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

Professional/Medical Upside (REIT Seller)

Belleville, IL 62220

  • 6,557 SF Office Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

.29 Vacant Paved Lot

Belleville, IL 62226

  • 0.29 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $35,000
For Sale

210 Anderson Ln

Belleville, IL 62221

  • 2,568 SF Multifamily
  • $260,000
For Sale

Walgreens

Belleville, IL 62226

  • 13,905 SF Retail Building
  • 8.25% Cap Rate
  • $2,715,054
For Sale

1200 Centreville Ave

Belleville, IL 62220

  • 67,012 SF Retail Building
  • $700,000
For Sale

3525 W Main St

Belleville, IL 62226

  • 9,775 SF Industrial Building
  • $406,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Belleville $76 16,786 SF
Swansea $73 13,890 SF
Shiloh $108 8,652 SF
Freeburg $138 9,885 SF
Smithton $35 5,588 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Belleville 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 Belleville or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Belleville 40,202 17,027 40 $63,993 2 7,063 -3%
Swansea 12,427 5,350 45 $84,378 2 1,550 -5%
Shiloh 13,904 5,491 40 $97,729 3 1,851 -3%
Freeburg 4,024 1,600 45 $94,464 2 288 -4%
Smithton 3,204 1,262 44 $115,600 3 114 -7%

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

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

Belleville 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 Belleville?

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

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

How does Belleville compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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