Boston, MA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$647 Avg asking sale price
$33 Avg asking lease rate
40,755 SF Avg unit lease size
10,481 SF Avg building size for sale
6.10% Average cap rate

Boston's Demographic Profile

Boston has 264,078 households and a median income of $84,197, 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 639,172
# Households 264,078
Median age 35
Median household income $84,197
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 182,169
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Boston $640 6,861 SF
South Boston $692 2,300 SF
Roxbury $653 6,821 SF
Dorchester $710 8,667 SF
Dorchester Center $272 732 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Boston $718 9,060 SF 7.75%
Roxbury $773 14,449 SF 6.68%
Dorchester $558 10,606 SF 7.57%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Boston

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

Hanon Street Apartments

Boston, MA 02124

  • 14,720 SF Multifamily
  • 6.95% Cap Rate
  • $5,875,000
For Sale

2 Reedsdale Rd

Milton, MA 02186

  • 2,307 SF Office Building
  • $935,000
For Sale

30 Thorn Multi-Family Development

Boston, MA 02136

  • 0.25 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,299,000
For Sale

Chase

Boston, MA 02132

  • 3,500 SF Retail Building
  • 5.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,900,000
For Sale

Unity Building

Boston, MA 02110

  • 86,125 SF Office Building
  • $1,700,000
For Sale

362 W Broadway

South Boston, MA 02127

  • 9,000 SF Multifamily
  • $1,100,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Boston $647 10,428 SF
South Boston $657 3,618 SF
Roxbury $714 16,866 SF
Dorchester $679 14,890 SF
Dorchester Center $272 732 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Boston

For Sale

Hanon Street Apartments

Boston, MA 02124

  • 14,720 SF Multifamily
  • 6.95% Cap Rate
  • $5,875,000
For Sale

Laconia Lofts

Boston, MA 02118

  • 167,130 SF Multifamily
  • $900,000
For Sale

60 N Margin St

Boston, MA 02113

  • 4,400 SF Multifamily
  • 6.42% Cap Rate
  • $4,100,000
For Sale

Lewis Wharf

Boston, MA 02110

  • 153,392 SF Multifamily
  • $19,000
For Sale

2 Derne Street

Boston, MA 02114

  • 7,500 SF Multifamily
  • $3,299,000
For Sale

57 Commonwealth Ave

Boston, MA 02116

  • 10,165 SF Multifamily
  • $23,000,000
For Sale

97 Condor St, Boston, MA 02128

Boston, MA 02128

  • 5,390 SF Multifamily
  • 5.02% Cap Rate
  • $3,599,999
For Sale

130 Myrtle

Boston, MA 02114

  • 6,500 SF Multifamily
  • 4.37% Cap Rate
  • $6,850,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Boston 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 Boston or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Boston 639,172 264,078 35 $84,197 2 182,169 -5%
South Boston 36,103 16,867 35 $136,031 2 10,493 -5%
Roxbury 74,706 30,372 35 $55,483 2 23,494 -4%
Dorchester 124,098 44,926 37 $61,489 3 30,713 -7%

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

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

Boston 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 Boston?

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

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

How does Boston compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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