DeSoto, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$211 per SF Avg asking sale price
$28 per SF Avg asking lease rate
17,148 SF Avg unit lease size
58,308 SF Avg building size for sale
7.08% Average cap rate

DeSoto's Demographic Profile

DeSoto has 19,567 households and a median income of $79,610, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 54,564
# Households 19,567
Median age 41
Median household income $79,610
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,666
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
DeSoto $218 13,573 SF 7.21%
Duncanville $237 8,077 SF 7.21%
Lancaster $198 12,911 SF 9.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
DeSoto $121 84,193 SF 7.73%
Duncanville $114 38,872 SF 7.73%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
DeSoto $238 38,550 SF
Duncanville $204 59,764 SF
Glenn Heights $534 12,775 SF
Ovilla $415 10,097 SF
Cedar Hill $184 4,827 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Grand Prairie $150 9,768 SF 7.97%
Midlothian $189 4,098 SF 5.98%
Dallas $210 19,715 SF 7.03%
Balch Springs $349 7,016 SF 6.73%

Commercial Properties For Sale in DeSoto

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

Signalized Retail Development Corner Site

DeSoto, TX 75115

  • 6.59 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

306 S Clark Rd

Cedar Hill, TX 75104

  • 4.19 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $325,000
For Sale

Church Property For Sale

Dallas, TX 75237

  • 1,416 SF Specialty
  • $525,000
For Sale

600 Danieldale Rd

Duncanville, TX 75137

  • 2.99 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $520,978
For Sale

Wendy's - Dallas-Fort Worth (Cedar Hill) TX

Cedar Hill, TX 75104

  • 3,050 SF Retail Building
  • 4.75% Cap Rate
  • $2,444,000
For Sale

930 E Highway 67

Duncanville, TX 75137

  • 37,238 SF Retail Building
  • $4,245,132

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
DeSoto $211 58,308 SF
Duncanville $180 48,406 SF
Glenn Heights $534 104,274 SF
Ovilla $336 30,386 SF
Cedar Hill $203 37,531 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places DeSoto 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 DeSoto or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
DeSoto 54,564 19,567 41 $79,610 3 6,666 -2%
Duncanville 37,532 12,459 37 $61,909 3 4,177 -3%
Glenn Heights 18,609 6,074 35 $87,580 3 1,598 12%
Ovilla 5,031 1,710 43 $120,515 3 105 23%
Cedar Hill 47,684 16,029 37 $77,114 3 5,161 -1%

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

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

DeSoto 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 DeSoto?

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

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

How does DeSoto compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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