Clive, IA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$234 Avg asking sale price
$17 Avg asking lease rate
13,224 SF Avg unit lease size
27,018 SF Avg building size for sale
7.57% Average cap rate

Clive's Demographic Profile

Clive has 7,346 households and a median income of $114,739, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +10% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 19,730
# Households 7,346
Median age 40
Median household income $114,739
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,833
5-year population change +10%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Clive $239 30,507 SF 11.80%
Urbandale $189 22,981 SF 7.50%
Windsor Heights $168 13,915 SF 7.83%
Waukee $305 29,159 SF 7.50%
Grimes $245 19,097 SF 7.50%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Clive $637 8,916 SF
Urbandale $389 20,345 SF
Windsor Heights $158 3,000 SF
Waukee $341 24,093 SF
Grimes $405 12,809 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Clive $105 8,806 SF 7.57%
Urbandale $145 5,016 SF 9.08%
West Des Moines $111 34,504 SF 7.57%
Johnston $108 21,224 SF 9.08%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Clive

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

2660 100th St

Urbandale, IA 50322

  • 5,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,250,000
For Sale

831 NE Venture Dr

Waukee, IA 50263

  • 12,836 SF Retail Building
  • 7.00% Cap Rate
  • $5,486,400
For Sale

RETAIL REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clive, IA 50325

  • 3,022 SF Retail Building
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

1725 NW 86th St

Clive, IA 50325

  • 4,995 SF Retail Building
  • 5.65% Cap Rate
  • $4,223,894
For Sale

Ashworth Tower

West Des Moines, IA 50265

  • 94,830 SF Office Building
  • 11.80% Cap Rate
  • $6,500,000
For Sale

965 SE Alices Rd

Waukee, IA 50263

  • 4,425 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $3,831,020

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 Clive pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Clive $234 27,018 SF
Urbandale $219 24,197 SF
Windsor Heights $102 19,132 SF
Waukee $227 24,972 SF
Grimes $247 19,782 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Clive 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 Clive or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Clive 19,730 7,346 40 $114,739 3 1,833 10%
Urbandale 45,168 17,548 41 $100,011 3 3,860 7%
Windsor Heights 4,937 2,090 41 $79,608 2 535 1%
Waukee 29,592 11,280 36 $93,882 3 3,337 20%
Grimes 16,953 6,326 35 $96,899 3 1,651 7%

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

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

Clive 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 Clive?

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

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

How does Clive compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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