Dallas, TX Commercial Real Estate Market Trends

Commercial Real Estate Market Report

This page provides a high-level view of commercial real estate conditions in Dallas, combining current pricing, property scale, and active inventory to support early market evaluation.

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Browse properties currently for sale or lease to see how local market pricing and building sizes translate into real opportunities.

Commercial Property For Sale in Dallas

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Dallas's Demographic Profile

With a population of 1,328,351 and a median household income of $58,908, these metrics help investors gauge whether Dallas's pricing reflects local demand fundamentals.

Key Demographic Metrics	Value
Population	1,328,351
# Households	535,938
Median age	35
Median household income	$58,908
Avg household size	2
Renter-occupied housing units	328,491
5-year population change	1%

Commercial Real Estate Market Snapshot in Dallas

These market metrics outline current pricing, typical deal size, and observed cap rate ranges, giving investors a quick read on entry costs and high-level underwriting expectations.

Key Market Metrics	Value
Avg asking sale price	$352 per SF
Avg asking lease rate	$25 per SF
Avg unit size for lease	20,258 SF
Avg building size for sale	33,360 SF
Average cap rate	6.61%

In Dallas, commercial properties are currently listed at an average sale price of $352 per square foot, with average lease rates around $25 per square foot. Typical leased spaces are approximately 20,258 SF, while properties for sale average 33,360 SF in building size. Observed cap rates average 6.61%, offering a reference point for return expectations relative to pricing and deal scale.

Commercial Properties For Sale In Dallas

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

For Sale

Value-Add Office with In-Place Rental Income

Dallas, TX 75234

97,083 SF Office Building
Auction Sale

For Sale

High-Yield Office or Carried Land Play

Dallas, TX 75247

250,963 SF Office Building
Auction Sale

For Sale

2424 N Westmoreland Rd

Dallas, TX 75212

252,557 SF Industrial Building

For Sale

Building D at Dallas Tech Center

Dallas, TX 75220

29,893 SF Industrial Building

For Sale

500 Maplelawn Dr

Plano, TX 75075

18,121 SF Office Building
$6,500,000

For Sale

2747 Oakland Ave

Garland, TX 75041

43,000 SF Industrial Building

For Sale

Building 2

Irving, TX 75063

16,197 SF Flex Building
$3,395,000

For Sale

2001 Irving Blvd

Dallas, TX 75207

6,276 SF Flex Building

Commercial Market Metrics by Property Type

Office Building Market Metrics Near Dallas

Office market metrics highlight how pricing, typical deal size, and return expectations vary across submarkets, helping investors compare entry costs and yield potential efficiently.

Nearby Office Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Dallas	$345	30,521 SF	8.40%
Addison	$370	8,683 SF	8.30%
Garland	$303	6,980 SF	8.40%
Richardson	$305	39,708 SF	8.00%
Irving	$302	44,834 SF	8.00%

Industrial Property Market Metrics Near Dallas

Industrial market data shows how cost per square foot and typical building size differ by submarket, supporting comparisons around deal scale and pricing alignment.

Nearby Industrial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Dallas	$239	28,177 SF	9.47%
Farmers Branch	$267	33,294 SF	8.92%
Garland	$326	30,584 SF	7.33%
Irving	$239	30,798 SF	8.92%

Retail Property Market Metrics Near Dallas

Retail pricing varies widely across nearby markets, making this comparison useful for identifying where cost per square foot and deal size diverge most.

Nearby Retail Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size
Dallas	$429	32,532 SF
Garland	$364	14,828 SF
Richardson	$455	30,216 SF
Irving	$406	13,532 SF
Carrollton	$367	10,757 SF

Multifamily Property Market Metrics Near Dallas

Multifamily metrics show how pricing and building size relate to observed cap rate ranges, helping investors evaluate income potential relative to entry cost.

Nearby Multifamily Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Dallas	$247	13,076 SF	8.31%
Irving	$205	22,380 SF	5.85%
Midlothian	$131	52,606 SF	6.07%

How Investors Evaluate Commercial Real Estate Markets in Dallas

Use these tools to move from market-level signals to deal-level math. Each calculator helps translate Dallas pricing, rents, and building size into concrete metrics like value, income, and space requirements, so you can validate assumptions before spending time on individual listings.

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Dallas pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Average Size
Dallas	$352	33,360 SF
Farmers Branch	$292	25,268 SF
Addison	$370	16,253 SF
Garland	$299	17,358 SF
Richardson	$331	38,598 SF

Multifamily For Sale In Dallas

Multifamily listings shown here connect market pricing and cap rate patterns with income-producing opportunities currently available.

For Sale

4322 Roseland Ave

Dallas, TX 75204

18,108 SF Multifamily
4.62% Cap Rate
$4,999,000

For Sale

2202 N Carroll Ave. Townhomes

Dallas, TX 75204

9,200 SF Multifamily
4.77% Cap Rate
$3,095,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Dallas 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 Dallas or distributed across surrounding areas.

City	Population	# Households	Age	MedianHouseholdIncome	AvgHouseholdSize	RenterOccupiedHousingUnits	FiveYrPopGrowthPct
Dallas	1,328,351	535,938	35	$58,908	2	328,491	1%
Farmers Branch	42,479	18,213	36	$77,544	2	11,332	3%
Addison	18,047	10,279	36	$72,113	2	8,442	1%
Garland	235,170	78,007	36	$65,493	3	31,731	-2%
Richardson	120,848	46,326	35	$86,146	2	23,466	6%

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Dallas

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

Dallas 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 Dallas?

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

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

How does Dallas compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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