Brainerd, MN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$141 Avg asking sale price
$14 Avg asking lease rate
3,811 SF Avg unit lease size
8,947 SF Avg building size for sale
6.15% Average cap rate

Brainerd's Demographic Profile

Brainerd has 5,401 households and a median income of $48,897, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 12,999
# Households 5,401
Median age 37
Median household income $48,897
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,481
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Brainerd $97 12,571 SF 6.15%
Baxter $97 12,571 SF 6.15%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Brainerd $148 8,952 SF
Baxter $190 8,485 SF
Ironton $173 2,886 SF
Deerwood $313 1,204 SF
Pillager $218 1,095 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 Brainerd

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

724 Laurel St

Brainerd, MN 56401

  • 24,650 SF Retail Building
  • $750,000
For Sale

Dunmire's

Brainerd, MN 56401

  • 3,778 SF Retail Building
  • $645,000
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

Dunmires

Brainerd, MN 56401

  • 4.06 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $399,000
For Sale

Anderson

Baxter, MN 56425

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

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Brainerd $141 8,947 SF
Baxter $145 9,025 SF
Ironton $173 2,886 SF
Deerwood $200 31,995 SF
Nisswa $83 25,465 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Brainerd 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 Brainerd or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Brainerd 12,999 5,401 37 $48,897 2 2,481 2%
Baxter 7,917 3,138 39 $68,034 2 1,028 3%
Ironton 486 199 40 $53,055 2 45 2%
Deerwood 342 151 52 $70,499 2 30 3%
Nisswa 2,485 1,081 53 $82,698 2 120 10%

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

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

Brainerd 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 Brainerd?

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

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

How does Brainerd compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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