Clemson, SC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$283 Avg asking sale price
$22 Avg asking lease rate
6,831 SF Avg unit lease size
8,512 SF Avg building size for sale
6.65% Average cap rate

Clemson's Demographic Profile

Clemson has 6,996 households and a median income of $39,607, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 20,228
# Households 6,996
Median age 27
Median household income $39,607
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,260
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Clemson $292 7,258 SF
Seneca $221 5,516 SF
Liberty $213 14,067 SF
Townville $66 9,073 SF
West Union $265 15,965 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Clemson $72 16,694 SF 7.00%
Hartwell $233 13,020 SF 7.63%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Clemson

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

1359 AND 1361 S Walnut St

Seneca, SC 29678

  • 2.20 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $265,000
For Sale

Pineview Properties, LLC

Pendleton, SC 29670

  • 11,900 SF Multifamily
  • 7.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,195,000
For Sale

1469 Blue Ridge Blvd

Seneca, SC 29672

  • 1,440 SF Specialty
  • $1,800,000
For Sale

537 Us-123-byp Hwy

Seneca, SC 29678

  • 5,000 SF Retail Building
  • $921,142
For Sale

685 S Oak St

Seneca, SC 29678

  • 4,200 SF Office Building
  • $780,000
For Sale

Battery Park

Anderson, SC 29621

  • 10.10 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,777,500

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Clemson $283 8,512 SF
Central $98 21,634 SF
Seneca $290 4,268 SF
Pendleton $223 9,832 SF
Liberty $142 18,431 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Clemson 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 Clemson or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Clemson 20,228 6,996 27 $39,607 2 4,260 2%
Central 4,830 2,012 29 $26,445 2 1,375 2%
Seneca 8,905 3,827 44 $46,371 2 1,488 4%
Pendleton 4,362 1,980 39 $60,650 2 689 10%
Liberty 3,509 1,401 39 $43,871 3 337 3%

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

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

Clemson 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 Clemson?

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

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

How does Clemson compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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