Decatur, AL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$141 Avg asking sale price
$7,079 Avg asking lease rate
23,908 SF Avg unit lease size
19,947 SF Avg building size for sale
6.97% Average cap rate

Decatur's Demographic Profile

Decatur has 23,396 households and a median income of $49,831, 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 57,455
# Households 23,396
Median age 40
Median household income $49,831
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,480
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Decatur $418 4,200 SF
Hartselle $95 2,160 SF
Madison $266 9,507 SF
Falkville $95 2,100 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Decatur $131 12,738 SF 7.00%
Madison $206 13,184 SF 4.46%
Huntsville $295 10,721 SF 7.51%
Russellville $95 5,941 SF 16.50%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Decatur

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

Gerber Collision | Abs NNN | Annual Increases

Decatur, AL 35601

  • 4,200 SF Retail Building
  • 7.25% Cap Rate
  • $1,470,000
For Sale

1403 Beltline Rd SW

Decatur, AL 35601

  • 0.81 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $850,000
For Sale

668 McEntire Ln

Decatur, AL 35601

  • 15,796 SF Industrial Building
  • 7.50% Cap Rate
  • $2,392,000
For Sale

The Market Shoppes | Decatur, AL

Decatur, AL 35601

  • 81,045 SF Retail Building
  • 6.85% Cap Rate
  • $9,495,000
For Sale

138 Valley Park Dr

Decatur, AL 35601

  • 21,850 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,650,000
For Sale

1718 Creighton Ave SE

Decatur, AL 35601

  • 5,000 SF Flex Building
  • 9.78% Cap Rate
  • $360,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Decatur $141 19,947 SF
Trinity $144 22,500 SF
Hartselle $147 3,513 SF

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

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

Decatur 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 Decatur?

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

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

How does Decatur compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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