Council Bluffs, IA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$186 Avg asking sale price
$27 Avg asking lease rate
20,341 SF Avg unit lease size
111,507 SF Avg building size for sale
6.14% Average cap rate

Council Bluffs's Demographic Profile

Council Bluffs has 25,366 households and a median income of $60,207, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 62,961
# Households 25,366
Median age 40
Median household income $60,207
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 10,095
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Council Bluffs $150 2,124 SF
Underwood $205 1,344 SF
Offutt Afb $71 138,692 SF
Bellevue $71 138,692 SF
Omaha $321 28,309 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Council Bluffs

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

Call for Offers - 96-Unit Scatter Site

  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

S 28th St

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

  • 0.63 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $89,000
For Sale

22.23 Ac N 15th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

  • 22.23 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,350,000
For Sale

626 16th Avenue

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

  • 2,124 SF Retail Building
  • $319,000
For Sale

2121 S 7th St

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

  • 27,532 SF Flex Building
  • $4,300,000
For Sale

8.985 AC ML 192nd St. Council Bluffs, IA

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

  • 8.98 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,095,882

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Council Bluffs $186 111,507 SF
Carter Lake $122 43,468 SF
Underwood $175 1,806 SF
Offutt Afb $97 111,914 SF
Bellevue $103 116,085 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Carter Lake 3,734 1,412 39 $74,240 3 328 -1%
Underwood 928 339 38 $96,345 3 76 -1%
Offutt Afb 5,224 1,739 26 $63,262 3 1,704 5%
Bellevue 52,093 20,229 37 $67,534 3 7,334 6%

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

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

Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs?

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

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

How does Council Bluffs compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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