Burlington, NC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$241 Avg asking sale price
$13 Avg asking lease rate
41,226 SF Avg unit lease size
27,764 SF Avg building size for sale
6.47% Average cap rate

Burlington's Demographic Profile

Burlington has 25,995 households and a median income of $52,479, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +8% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 62,953
# Households 25,995
Median age 39
Median household income $52,479
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 12,014
5-year population change +8%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Burlington $210 23,870 SF
Haw River $137 13,167 SF
Mebane $362 11,717 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Burlington

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

Fully Conditioned with Heavy Power

Haw River, NC 27258

  • 34,112 SF Industrial Building
  • $4,500,000
For Sale

1708 S Mebane St

Burlington, NC 27215

  • 3,976 SF Office Building
  • $525,000
For Sale

759 Jimmie Kerr Rd

Haw River, NC 27258

  • 2,400 SF Retail Building
  • $549,000
For Sale

The Crest at Elon

Elon, NC 27244

  • 79,401 SF Multifamily
  • $9,500,000
For Sale

Retail Development Pad

Burlington, NC 27215

  • 3.06 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,500,000
For Sale

420 Shoffner St

Graham, NC 27253

  • 2,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $365,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Burlington $241 27,764 SF
Elon $120 79,401 SF
Gibsonville $135 49,573 SF
Haw River $463 21,309 SF
Mebane $396 35,684 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Burlington 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 Burlington or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Burlington 62,953 25,995 39 $52,479 2 12,014 8%
Elon 9,471 2,575 28 $72,098 2 832 4%
Gibsonville 8,800 3,569 41 $83,113 2 965 4%
Haw River 2,679 1,038 39 $41,285 3 307 9%
Mebane 20,171 8,275 39 $72,656 2 3,187 5%

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

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

Burlington 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 Burlington?

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

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

How does Burlington compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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