East Brunswick, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

East Brunswick's Demographic Profile

East Brunswick has 17,286 households and a median income of $128,694, 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 49,785
# Households 17,286
Median age 44
Median household income $128,694
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,441
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
East Brunswick $250 4,349 SF 8.55%
Spotswood $498 1,835 SF 8.55%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
East Brunswick $396 5,825 SF
Milltown $416 7,537 SF
North Brunswick $487 3,306 SF
Spotswood $339 2,505 SF
New Brunswick $450 20,474 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
North Brunswick $293 35,200 SF 4.66%
New Brunswick $324 32,437 SF 4.66%
Sayreville $520 14,806 SF 8.00%
Franklin Township $295 42,211 SF 9.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in East Brunswick

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

438 Main St

Spotswood, NJ 08884

  • 1,350 SF Office Building
  • $575,000
For Sale

Jefferson Office Bldg

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

  • 16,000 SF Office Building
  • $2,799,000
For Sale

8 Winthrop ct

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

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

1648 US Highway 130

North Brunswick, NJ 08902

  • 5,633 SF Office Building
  • $1,499,990
For Sale

7 Auer Ct

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

  • 7,076 SF Office Building
  • $399,990
For Sale

173 N Main St

Milltown, NJ 08850

  • 1,724 SF Retail Building
  • $749,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
East Brunswick $272 29,779 SF
Milltown $295 51,269 SF
South River $194 3,200 SF
North Brunswick $253 32,670 SF
Spotswood $497 21,251 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places East Brunswick 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 East Brunswick or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
East Brunswick 49,785 17,286 44 $128,694 3 3,441 -1%
Milltown 6,803 2,511 43 $115,145 3 418 -1%
South River 16,016 5,637 41 $83,983 3 2,134 -1%
North Brunswick 43,965 15,091 39 $107,581 3 6,875 -1%

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

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

East Brunswick 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 East Brunswick?

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

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

How does East Brunswick compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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