Cookeville, TN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Cookeville's Demographic Profile

Cookeville has 14,963 households and a median income of $49,398, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +7% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 36,285
# Households 14,963
Median age 33
Median household income $49,398
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 8,759
5-year population change +7%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Cookeville $303 11,095 SF 6.36%
McMinnville $52 24,960 SF 6.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Cookeville $413 5,927 SF
Baxter $118 2,800 SF
Gainesboro $107 1,200 SF
Lancaster $275 3,630 SF
Smithville $188 4,373 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Cookeville $141 9,215 SF 8.14%
Lebanon $194 15,522 SF 6.08%
Dayton $899 18,459 SF 7.50%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Cookeville

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

United Rentals | 24+ Yr History | TN

Cookeville, TN 38501

  • 6,600 SF Retail Building
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $1,419,015
For Sale

839 Old Gainesboro Hwy

Cookeville, TN 38501

  • 20,000 SF Specialty
  • $2,800,000
For Sale

BTDS - North Willow Commercial

Cookeville, TN 38501

  • 7,740 SF Office Building
  • $1,750,000
For Sale

Starbucks

Cookeville, TN 38501

  • 1,850 SF Retail Building
  • 6.12% Cap Rate
  • $1,999,000
For Sale

1075 Willow Industrial Ct

Cookeville, TN 38501

  • 19,200 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

Cookeville Commercial Land

Cookeville, TN 38501

  • 2.78 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,150,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Cookeville $313 25,571 SF
Baxter $175 44,818 SF
Monterey $279 112,134 SF
Livingston $49 45,000 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Cookeville 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 Cookeville or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Cookeville 36,285 14,963 33 $49,398 2 8,759 7%
Algood 4,377 1,878 40 $39,343 2 803 7%
Baxter 2,257 890 37 $59,888 3 296 12%
Monterey 2,898 1,088 40 $43,465 3 412 9%
Livingston 4,297 1,809 44 $32,212 2 643 6%

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

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

Cookeville 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 Cookeville?

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

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

How does Cookeville compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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