For Sale
Chattanooga, TN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$240
Avg asking sale price
$20
Avg asking lease rate
12,638 SF
Avg unit lease size
119,788 SF
Avg building size for sale
6.45%
Average cap rate
Chattanooga's Demographic Profile
Chattanooga has 82,628 households and a median income of $55,796, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +7% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 192,427 |
| # Households | 82,628 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Median household income | $55,796 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 41,565 |
| 5-year population change | +7% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $339 | 16,778 SF | 7.00% |
| Red Bank | $231 | 53,087 SF | 6.78% |
| Hixson | $229 | 8,205 SF | 6.00% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $161 | 409,930 SF | 11.14% |
| East Ridge | $139 | 1,111,792 SF | 6.25% |
| Rossville | $149 | 86,075 SF | 7.31% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $318 | 13,611 SF |
| Red Bank | $124 | 16,668 SF |
| Hixson | $226 | 4,571 SF |
| East Ridge | $161 | 9,752 SF |
| Rossville | $150 | 13,035 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $295 | 10,257 SF | 7.34% |
| Rossville | $293 | 11,016 SF | 6.51% |
| Harrison | $191 | 2,480 SF | 7.34% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Chattanooga
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Chattanooga pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $240 | 119,788 SF |
| Red Bank | $187 | 17,256 SF |
| Hixson | $276 | 11,291 SF |
| East Ridge | $175 | 459,237 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 192,427 | 82,628 | 38 | $55,796 | 2 | 41,565 | 7% |
| Red Bank | 12,550 | 6,072 | 38 | $51,420 | 2 | 2,890 | 6% |
| Hixson | 43,849 | 17,510 | 43 | $79,805 | 2 | 4,323 | 5% |
| Signal Mountain | 7,991 | 3,004 | 46 | $118,766 | 3 | 534 | 5% |
| East Ridge | 21,989 | 9,417 | 40 | $54,072 | 2 | 4,234 | 5% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Chattanooga, TN 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 Chattanooga
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Is Chattanooga a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Chattanooga. 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 Chattanooga?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Chattanooga. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Chattanooga compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Chattanooga. 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 Chattanooga acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Chattanooga, 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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