Commerce City, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$298 Avg asking sale price
$1,868 Avg asking lease rate
34,220 SF Avg unit lease size
18,571 SF Avg building size for sale
6.49% Average cap rate

Commerce City's Demographic Profile

Commerce City has 20,849 households and a median income of $103,174, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 67,806
# Households 20,849
Median age 35
Median household income $103,174
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,011
5-year population change +5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Commerce City $355 8,830 SF 5.25%
Denver $275 13,286 SF 11.19%
Thornton $223 11,159 SF 8.55%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Commerce City $223 20,413 SF 11.70%
Henderson $296 5,933 SF 5.74%
Brighton $313 6,816 SF 7.17%
Denver $240 22,985 SF 18.83%
Thornton $303 46,858 SF 9.67%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Commerce City $440 8,937 SF
Henderson $222 4,453 SF
Brighton $437 4,075 SF
Denver $354 10,170 SF
Thornton $342 4,404 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Commerce City $232 8,492 SF 7.69%
Denver $301 17,470 SF 10.53%
Aurora $208 13,575 SF 10.53%
Westminster $230 8,229 SF 6.72%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Commerce City

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

12040 Quebec St

Thornton, CO 80602

  • 3.57 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,500,000
For Sale

12151 104th Avenue

Commerce City, CO 80022

  • 2.42 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,497,000
For Sale

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Denver, CO 80216

  • 2,880 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,400,000
For Sale

5751 Fairfax St

Commerce City, CO 80022

  • 6,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,100,000
For Sale

6863-6865 E 48th Ave

Denver, CO 80216

  • 14,600 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,555,000
For Sale

7301 Leyden st

Commerce City, CO 80022

  • 0.49 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $350,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Commerce City $298 18,571 SF
Henderson $342 5,625 SF
Brighton $312 36,502 SF
Denver $303 17,332 SF
Thornton $385 29,389 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Commerce City 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 Commerce City or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Commerce City 67,806 20,849 35 $103,174 3 5,011 5%
Henderson 13,281 4,116 35 $102,976 3 794 4%
Brighton 46,215 15,366 36 $90,141 3 4,817 7%
Denver 716,274 319,116 37 $85,001 2 174,940 1%
Thornton 143,965 49,563 37 $92,872 3 14,166 3%

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

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

Commerce City 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 Commerce City?

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

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

How does Commerce City compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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