Brooklyn Center, MN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$252 Avg asking sale price
$36 Avg asking lease rate
16,110 SF Avg unit lease size
63,557 SF Avg building size for sale
8.97% Average cap rate

Brooklyn Center's Demographic Profile

Brooklyn Center has 10,843 households and a median income of $66,508, 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 32,938
# Households 10,843
Median age 35
Median household income $66,508
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,987
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Brooklyn Center $94 38,405 SF 11.41%
Fridley $103 57,324 SF 11.41%
Robbinsdale $204 2,700 SF 9.84%
Crystal $447 17,520 SF 9.84%
Brooklyn Park $121 36,713 SF 11.41%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fridley $280 162,776 SF 5.72%
Crystal $121 27,868 SF 8.36%
Brooklyn Park $150 51,469 SF 5.72%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Brooklyn Center $236 50,042 SF
Fridley $73 85,262 SF
Robbinsdale $418 2,774 SF
Crystal $181 15,702 SF
Brooklyn Park $390 40,459 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Brooklyn Center

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

Ashley Furniture

Minneapolis, MN 55421

  • 242,586 SF Retail Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $17,668,000
For Sale

Heights Apartments

Fridley, MN 55432

  • 10,950 SF Multifamily
  • $3,600,000
For Sale

6405 James Cir N

Minneapolis, MN 55430

  • 5,250 SF Retail Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

Value-Add Development Opportunity

Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

  • 4,800 SF Retail Building
  • $3,300,000
For Sale

Crystal Retail Center

Minneapolis, MN 55428

  • 28,000 SF Retail Building
  • 9.25% Cap Rate
  • $2,995,000
For Sale

Tire Xpress | Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN 55443

  • 2,200 SF Retail Building
  • 7.91% Cap Rate
  • $800,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Brooklyn Center $252 63,557 SF
Fridley $153 79,668 SF
Robbinsdale $276 6,108 SF
Crystal $238 16,745 SF
Brooklyn Park $288 44,316 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Brooklyn Center 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 Brooklyn Center or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Brooklyn Center 32,938 10,843 35 $66,508 3 3,987 -2%
Fridley 30,362 12,058 38 $68,865 2 4,687 3%
Robbinsdale 13,877 5,971 41 $71,368 2 2,033 -2%
Crystal 21,952 8,866 40 $78,686 2 2,427 -3%
Brooklyn Park 81,510 26,868 37 $80,790 3 7,832 -3%

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

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

Brooklyn Center 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 Brooklyn Center?

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

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

How does Brooklyn Center compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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