Clayton, OH
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$139 Avg asking sale price
$9 Avg asking lease rate
15,601 SF Avg unit lease size
17,182 SF Avg building size for sale
7.96% Average cap rate

Clayton's Demographic Profile

Clayton has 4,800 households and a median income of $83,375, 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 12,182
# Households 4,800
Median age 44
Median household income $83,375
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 891
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Clayton $149 1,933 SF 10.03%
Englewood $171 1,700 SF 10.03%
Union $241 1,700 SF 10.03%
Vandalia $85 48,044 SF 10.48%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Clayton $152 8,060 SF
Englewood $229 9,363 SF
Union $229 10,125 SF
Vandalia $133 5,288 SF
Trotwood $102 6,503 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Trotwood $67 3,499 SF 13.08%
Dayton $142 13,781 SF 13.08%
Riverside $79 7,500 SF 7.96%
Wright Patterson Afb $125 47,820 SF 7.01%
Kettering $221 21,927 SF 7.47%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Clayton

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

7846 N Main St

Dayton, OH 45415

  • 2,400 SF Retail Building
  • $249,000
For Sale

NN Freestanding CVS | Union, OH

Union, OH 45322

  • 10,125 SF Retail Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $2,323,000
For Sale

Family Dollar | Dayton, OH

Dayton, OH 45415

  • 8,320 SF Retail Building
  • 9.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,379,477
For Sale

Dollar Tree: Dayton, OH

Dayton, OH 45415

  • 10,856 SF Retail Building
  • 7.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

8901 Dayton Greenville Pike

Brookville, OH 45309

  • 5.20 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $900,000
For Sale

120 N Main St

Englewood, OH 45322

  • 1,200 SF Office Building
  • 10.03% Cap Rate
  • $225,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Clayton $139 17,182 SF
Englewood $149 21,853 SF
Union $190 4,508 SF
Vandalia $98 30,692 SF
Trotwood $93 13,144 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Clayton 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 Clayton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Clayton 12,182 4,800 44 $83,375 3 891 -3%
Englewood 12,518 5,288 44 $68,661 2 1,462 -3%
Union 6,488 2,660 41 $67,873 2 507 -2%
Vandalia 13,847 6,185 42 $73,202 2 2,321 -3%

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

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

Clayton 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 Clayton?

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

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

How does Clayton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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