Brighton, MA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$552 Avg asking sale price
$36 Avg asking lease rate
28,833 SF Avg unit lease size
11,183 SF Avg building size for sale
5.57% Average cap rate

Brighton's Demographic Profile

Brighton has 19,761 households and a median income of $83,948, 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 43,598
# Households 19,761
Median age 33
Median household income $83,948
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 15,963
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Brighton $639 4,065 SF
Allston $922 5,063 SF
Brookline $756 6,592 SF
Watertown $572 3,897 SF
Chestnut Hill $401 3,240 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Brighton $539 20,668 SF 5.33%
Allston $765 22,095 SF 5.33%
Brookline $770 27,734 SF 3.58%
Watertown $507 14,221 SF 5.02%
Cambridge $719 10,074 SF 6.59%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Brighton

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

556 Cambridge/32 Gordon Portfolio

Allston, MA

  • Office Building
  • $3,650,000
For Sale

361 Huron Ave

Cambridge, MA 02138

  • 2,358 SF Retail Building
  • 6.70% Cap Rate
  • $2,295,000
For Sale

136 Tremont St

Brighton, MA 02135

  • 1,280 SF Retail Building
  • $513,100
For Sale

Commonwealth Development

Brighton, MA 02135

  • 6,400 SF Multifamily
  • $3,395,000
For Sale

46 Leo Birmingham Pky

Brighton, MA 02135

  • 7,422 SF Office Building
  • $3,600,000
For Sale

270 Parsons St

Brighton, MA 02135

  • 8,556 SF Retail Building
  • 7.20% Cap Rate
  • $4,650,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price 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 Brighton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Brighton $552 11,183 SF
Allston $639 4,341 SF
Brookline $645 11,777 SF
Watertown $493 10,801 SF
Chestnut Hill $596 4,456 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Brighton 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 Brighton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Brighton 43,598 19,761 33 $83,948 2 15,963 -5%
Allston 21,980 9,629 31 $70,725 2 8,574 -4%
Brookline 59,815 25,174 36 $129,036 2 13,638 -2%
Watertown 34,449 15,768 41 $106,055 2 8,788 -2%
Chestnut Hill 22,926 6,816 33 $162,269 2 2,410 -1%

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

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

Brighton 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 Brighton?

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

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

How does Brighton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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