Bessemer, AL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$392 Avg asking sale price
$11,741 Avg asking lease rate
163,762 SF Avg unit lease size
89,921 SF Avg building size for sale
6.77% Average cap rate

Bessemer's Demographic Profile

Bessemer has 10,388 households and a median income of $36,897, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 25,928
# Households 10,388
Median age 40
Median household income $36,897
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,874
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Bessemer $330 5,216 SF
Hueytown $361 4,610 SF
Mc Calla $464 1,291 SF
Pleasant Grove $159 2,832 SF
Midfield $100 10,000 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Birmingham $129 51,384 SF 10.67%
Homewood $270 25,285 SF 10.67%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Bessemer

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

Vacant Former Taco Bell | Marvel City

Bessemer, AL 35020

  • 2,676 SF Retail Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

ZAXBY’S – BESSEMER, AL

Bessemer, AL 35022

  • 3,777 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $3,321,000
For Sale

3090 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr

Bessemer, AL 35023

  • 2,235 SF Retail Building
  • $285,000
For Sale

Coulter Transportation Inc

Bessemer, AL 35022

  • 4.20 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $199,000
For Sale

1307-1309 9th Ave

Bessemer, AL 35020

  • 5,570 SF Retail Building
  • $750,000
For Sale

3397 Overhill Road

Bessemer, AL 35020

  • 387 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $3,999,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Bessemer $392 89,921 SF
Hueytown $361 4,610 SF
Mc Calla $672 2,534 SF
Pleasant Grove $159 2,832 SF
Midfield $83 150,916 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Bessemer 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 Bessemer or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Bessemer 25,928 10,388 40 $36,897 2 4,874 -1%
Hueytown 15,306 5,936 41 $57,865 3 1,691 -3%
Mc Calla 12,778 4,914 42 $68,802 3 570 -3%
Pleasant Grove 8,824 3,305 42 $70,942 3 564 -3%
Midfield 4,873 1,902 39 $48,595 3 796 -1%

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

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

Bessemer 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 Bessemer?

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

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

How does Bessemer compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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