Dallas, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
Dallas's Demographic Profile
Dallas has 535,938 households and a median income of $58,908, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,328,351 |
| # Households | 535,938 |
| Median age | 35 |
| Median household income | $58,908 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 328,491 |
| 5-year population change | +1% |
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| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $249 | 28,708 SF | 9.00% |
| Farmers Branch | $258 | 24,329 SF | 8.92% |
| Garland | $455 | 19,259 SF | 7.33% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $423 | 22,772 SF |
| University Park | $737 | 4,671 SF |
| Farmers Branch | $307 | 23,671 SF |
| Addison | $477 | 23,915 SF |
| Garland | $430 | 5,506 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $426 | 31,433 SF | 7.03% |
| Garland | $146 | 51,114 SF | 6.77% |
| Richardson | $183 | 64,938 SF | 7.20% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Dallas
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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 | $363 | 34,439 SF |
| Highland Park | $1,072 | 3,593 SF |
| University Park | $737 | 75,222 SF |
| Farmers Branch | $300 | 35,428 SF |
Multifamily Properties For Sale in Dallas
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 | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,328,351 | 535,938 | 35 | $58,908 | 2 | 328,491 | 1% |
| Highland Park | 8,746 | 3,328 | 46 | $227,617 | 3 | 600 | -1% |
| University Park | 24,596 | 6,902 | 30 | $227,270 | 3 | 1,439 | -1% |
| Cockrell Hill | 3,659 | 1,000 | 33 | $57,158 | 4 | 444 | -2% |
| Farmers Branch | 42,479 | 18,213 | 36 | $77,544 | 2 | 11,332 | 3% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Dallas, TX 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 Dallas
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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