Bridgewater, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$313 Avg asking sale price
$184 Avg asking lease rate
13,833 SF Avg unit lease size
7,736 SF Avg building size for sale
7.17% Average cap rate

Bridgewater's Demographic Profile

Bridgewater has 7,179 households and a median income of $128,032, 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 20,798
# Households 7,179
Median age 44
Median household income $128,032
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,889
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bridgewater $229 3,972 SF 10.32%
Martinsville $264 4,717 SF 5.98%
Pluckemin $508 3,100 SF 5.98%
Raritan $183 2,706 SF 10.32%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bridgewater $245 14,492 SF 7.50%
Martinsville $221 12,632 SF 7.50%
Finderne $263 4,974 SF 7.08%
Bound Brook $239 9,237 SF 7.08%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Bridgewater $500 6,318 SF
Martinsville $400 6,608 SF
Peapack $293 10,082 SF
Pluckemin $508 3,100 SF
Finderne $229 5,983 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hillsborough $298 2,350 SF 9.00%
North Plainfield $328 11,525 SF 6.57%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Bridgewater

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

150 W End Ave

Somerville, NJ 08876

  • 5,055 SF Office Building
  • 10.32% Cap Rate
  • $950,000
For Sale

Talmadge Ave Redevelopment Lot

Bound Brook, NJ

  • Lots
  • $2,000,000
For Sale

Bound Brook Portfolio

Bound Brook, NJ

  • Industrial Building
  • $2,900,000
For Sale

21 W Main St

Bound Brook, NJ 08805

  • 3,000 SF Retail Building
  • $750,000
For Sale

North Plainfield & Middlesex - 11 Units

  • 6.57% Cap Rate
  • $2,800,000
For Sale

259 N Main St

Manville, NJ 08835

  • 8,000 SF Retail Building
  • $1,295,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Bridgewater $313 7,736 SF
Martinsville $272 8,329 SF
Peapack $293 10,082 SF
Pluckemin $508 3,100 SF
Finderne $212 7,391 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Bridgewater 20,798 7,179 44 $128,032 3 1,889 1%
Martinsville 12,134 4,245 47 $179,941 3 258 -1%
Finderne 6,590 2,300 42 $98,087 3 1,042 1%

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

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

Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater?

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

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

How does Bridgewater compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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