Charlotte, NC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$370 Avg asking sale price
$574 Avg asking lease rate
23,977 SF Avg unit lease size
24,962 SF Avg building size for sale
6.57% Average cap rate

Charlotte's Demographic Profile

Charlotte has 364,178 households and a median income of $72,329, 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 887,499
# Households 364,178
Median age 36
Median household income $72,329
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 184,303
5-year population change +5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Charlotte $345 25,325 SF 8.78%
Matthews $348 7,287 SF 6.28%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Charlotte $318 24,324 SF 7.12%
Mint Hill $409 10,766 SF 7.12%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Charlotte $407 15,715 SF
Mint Hill $590 6,154 SF
Pineville $186 63,136 SF
Matthews $475 8,652 SF
Stallings $494 5,678 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Charlotte $210 41,025 SF 5.83%
Gastonia $142 3,700 SF 8.33%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Charlotte

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

Union Point

Charlotte, NC 28273

  • 84,564 SF Office Building
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Summit Point

Charlotte, NC 28273

  • 81,566 SF Office Building
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Innovation Center

Charlotte, NC 28262

  • 260,000 SF Industrial Building
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Building 5

Charlotte, NC 28273

  • 5,058 SF Office Building
  • 8.78% Cap Rate
  • $749,000
For Sale

120 S Hoskins RD

Charlotte, NC 28208

  • 0.16 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $119,700
For Sale

Starbucks

Charlotte, NC 28215

  • 2,500 SF Retail Building
  • 5.85% Cap Rate
  • $3,795,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Charlotte $372 24,444 SF
Mint Hill $554 7,076 SF
Pineville $261 38,163 SF
Matthews $359 26,357 SF
Stallings $424 7,477 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Charlotte

For Sale

Elevate at Tryon

Charlotte, NC 28202

  • 60,929 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Charlotte 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 Charlotte or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Charlotte 887,499 364,178 36 $72,329 2 184,303 5%
Mint Hill 27,560 10,190 45 $91,030 3 1,724 6%
Pineville 10,416 4,747 38 $55,784 2 2,831 4%
Matthews 32,021 12,939 44 $99,412 2 4,294 6%
Stallings 15,847 5,848 42 $96,125 3 781 11%

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

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

Charlotte 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 Charlotte?

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

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

How does Charlotte compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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