Columbia, TN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$273 Avg asking sale price
$9,917 Avg asking lease rate
29,668 SF Avg unit lease size
18,014 SF Avg building size for sale
7.44% Average cap rate

Columbia's Demographic Profile

Columbia has 19,623 households and a median income of $57,334, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +18% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 48,897
# Households 19,623
Median age 39
Median household income $57,334
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 7,825
5-year population change +18%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Columbia $337 7,895 SF
Spring Hill $467 5,529 SF
Mount Pleasant $193 1,680 SF
Lyles $134 13,078 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Columbia $212 3,300 SF 7.44%
Bon Aqua $111 5,400 SF 8.33%
Antioch $364 19,867 SF 8.06%
Cane Ridge $364 19,867 SF 8.06%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Columbia

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

The Preserve at Bear Creek

Columbia, TN 38401

  • 26.74 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

111 Nashville Hwy N

Columbia, TN 38401

  • 5,000 SF Retail Building
  • $2,100,000
For Sale

2400 Highland Ave

Columbia, TN 38401

  • 6,600 SF Retail Building
  • $1,095,000
For Sale

231 Theta Pike

Columbia, TN 38401

  • 5.60 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Columbia, TN 38401

  • 1,402 SF Retail Building
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

107 N James M Campbell Blvd

Columbia, TN 38401

  • 910 SF Office Building
  • $329,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Columbia $273 18,014 SF
Spring Hill $390 70,383 SF
Mount Pleasant $193 1,680 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Columbia 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 Columbia or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Columbia 48,897 19,623 39 $57,334 2 7,825 18%
Spring Hill 59,166 20,743 37 $93,458 3 5,994 16%
Thompsons Station 9,818 3,291 39 $120,326 3 455 16%
Mount Pleasant 5,405 2,139 41 $49,556 3 731 17%

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

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

Columbia 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 Columbia?

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

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

How does Columbia compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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