Cedar Falls, IA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$143 Avg asking sale price
$15 Avg asking lease rate
8,054 SF Avg unit lease size
19,906 SF Avg building size for sale
7.21% Average cap rate

Cedar Falls's Demographic Profile

Cedar Falls has 15,757 households and a median income of $70,875, 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 39,811
# Households 15,757
Median age 32
Median household income $70,875
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,473
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Cedar Falls $80 24,783 SF
Waterloo $80 110,226 SF
Oelwein $23 6,608 SF
Independence $80 2,820 SF
Eldora $130 23,197 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Cedar Falls $176 8,702 SF 8.89%
Waterloo $176 8,702 SF 8.89%
Marion $61 16,464 SF 6.97%
Grinnell $103 3,247 SF 8.73%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Cedar Falls

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

Wash Bar

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

  • 6,130 SF Specialty
  • $4,500,000
For Sale

6200 University Ave

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

  • 6,580 SF Retail Building
  • 6.35% Cap Rate
  • $998,228
For Sale

1311-1315 W 1st St

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

  • 5,224 SF Multifamily
  • 8.89% Cap Rate
  • $1,150,000
For Sale

1310 Solar Dr

Waterloo, IA 50701

  • 6,000 SF Office Building
  • $435,000
For Sale

Greyhound Drive Land

Waterloo, IA 50701

  • 10 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,090,880
For Sale

3050 Wagner Rd

Waterloo, IA 50703

  • 20,763 SF Retail Building
  • $1,100,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Cedar Falls $143 19,906 SF
Hudson $71 12,020 SF
Evansdale $533 3,081 SF
Waterloo $157 44,187 SF
Raymond $104 5,416 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Cedar Falls 39,811 15,757 32 $70,875 2 5,473 -1%
Hudson 2,590 1,003 41 $101,852 3 194 -1%
Evansdale 4,439 1,995 42 $55,558 2 679 -2%
Waterloo 67,382 28,956 37 $51,868 2 11,768 -1%
Raymond 705 289 45 $78,125 3 26 -3%

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

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

Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls?

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

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

How does Cedar Falls compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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