Dayton, OH
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$125 Avg asking sale price
$142 Avg asking lease rate
35,076 SF Avg unit lease size
20,977 SF Avg building size for sale
8.39% Average cap rate

Dayton's Demographic Profile

Dayton has 64,769 households and a median income of $38,443, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 154,208
# Households 64,769
Median age 36
Median household income $38,443
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 36,116
5-year population change +3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Dayton $113 26,396 SF 11.00%
Kettering $107 51,352 SF 11.00%
Riverside $113 14,779 SF 11.00%
Moraine $60 101,442 SF 7.85%
Beavercreek $135 60,144 SF 11.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Dayton $82 37,046 SF 11.00%
Kettering $106 82,410 SF 11.00%
Riverside $166 70,775 SF 11.00%
Moraine $101 65,282 SF 7.64%
West Carrollton $70 42,960 SF 8.02%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Dayton $130 7,114 SF
Kettering $140 8,761 SF
Riverside $119 7,459 SF
Moraine $111 7,940 SF
West Carrollton $203 4,188 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Dayton $101 13,781 SF 13.08%
Kettering $221 21,927 SF 7.47%
Riverside $79 7,500 SF 7.96%
Beavercreek $125 47,820 SF 7.01%
Trotwood $67 3,499 SF 13.08%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Dayton

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

Value-Add Retail | Redevelopment Potential

Trotwood, OH 45426

  • 141,616 SF Retail Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

2554 Needmore Rd

Dayton, OH 45414

  • 54,624 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,450,000
For Sale

Church

Dayton, OH 45410

  • 23,953 SF Specialty
  • $589,000
For Sale

6020 Old Troy Pike

Dayton, OH 45424

  • 2,683 SF Retail Building
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $490,662
For Sale

7960-7996 Clyo Rd

Dayton, OH 45459

  • 1,312 SF Office Building
  • $99,900
For Sale

2010 Auburn Ave.

Dayton, OH 45406

  • 3,744 SF Multifamily
  • 6.38% Cap Rate
  • $269,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Dayton $125 20,977 SF
Kettering $148 29,459 SF
Riverside $141 19,757 SF
Moraine $118 47,397 SF
West Carrollton $99 33,681 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Dayton 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 Dayton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Dayton 154,208 64,769 36 $38,443 2 36,116 3%
Kettering 54,165 24,597 40 $67,316 2 9,574 -2%
Riverside 23,558 9,886 36 $55,257 2 4,678 -2%
Moraine 7,554 3,200 39 $49,142 2 1,462 3%
West Carrollton 12,400 5,670 39 $50,602 2 2,525 -3%

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

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

Dayton 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 Dayton?

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

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

How does Dayton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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