Clay, NY
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Clay's Demographic Profile

Clay has 4,288 households and a median income of $102,292, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 11,262
# Households 4,288
Median age 42
Median household income $102,292
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 548
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Clay $158 18,897 SF 9.22%
North Syracuse $144 3,622 SF 9.22%
Salina $143 21,529 SF 7.62%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Clay $316 72,384 SF 7.43%
North Syracuse $138 19,904 SF 7.43%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Clay $188 22,934 SF
Bayberry $180 36,650 SF
Liverpool $194 29,020 SF
Brewerton $117 5,539 SF
North Syracuse $110 25,543 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Salina $131 16,248 SF 7.35%
Geddes $90 25,557 SF 12.64%
Syracuse $105 17,832 SF 12.64%
De Witt $180 13,320 SF 7.85%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Clay

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

Napa Portfolio

  • Retail Building
  • 6.93% Cap Rate
  • $15,789,854
For Sale

430-434 S Main St

North Syracuse, NY 13212

  • 5,000 SF Retail Building
  • $549,900
For Sale

5774 South Bay Road, Cicero, New York

Cicero, NY 13039

  • 3 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $750,000
For Sale

7702 & 7704 Maltlage Dr

Bayberry, NY

  • Flex Building
  • $2,200,000
For Sale

Redevelopment Opportunity

Liverpool, NY 13088

  • 4 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,250,000
For Sale

8762 Brewerton -1

Brewerton, NY 13029

  • 6,656 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,500,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Clay $244 47,356 SF
Bayberry $121 81,886 SF
Liverpool $152 87,976 SF
Brewerton $161 9,251 SF
Pennellville $250 5,589 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Clay 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 Clay or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Clay 11,262 4,288 42 $102,292 3 548 -3%
Bayberry 30,228 12,385 40 $78,847 2 4,056 -3%
Liverpool 2,258 1,117 45 $63,563 2 382 -1%
Brewerton 3,689 1,602 43 $74,197 2 548 -4%

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

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

Clay 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 Clay?

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

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

How does Clay compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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