East Haven, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$312 Avg asking sale price
$14 Avg asking lease rate
13,667 SF Avg unit lease size
22,002 SF Avg building size for sale
6.38% Average cap rate

East Haven's Demographic Profile

East Haven has 11,838 households and a median income of $74,705, 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 28,545
# Households 11,838
Median age 45
Median household income $74,705
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,545
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
New Haven $169 15,851 SF 9.54%
Branford $65,628 10,920 SF 3.46%
West Haven $164 8,573 SF 6.88%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Branford $152,750 9,547 SF 3.46%
North Haven $125 45,515 SF 6.65%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
East Haven $269 9,093 SF
New Haven $343 7,766 SF
Branford $54,347 10,227 SF
West Haven $414 4,546 SF
North Haven $438 9,237 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
East Haven $235 10,647 SF 7.55%
New Haven $221 10,498 SF 9.45%
Branford $353 8,839 SF 6.50%
West Haven $244 4,083 SF 8.30%
North Haven $221 18,097 SF 5.47%

Commercial Properties For Sale in East Haven

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

444 Foxon Rd

East Haven, CT 06513

  • 16,570 SF Office Building
  • $2,295,000
For Sale

Evergreen Court

Branford, CT 06405

  • 18,783 SF Multifamily
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $4,000,000
For Sale

1280 Townsend Avenue

New Haven, CT 06513

  • 9,293 SF Multifamily
  • 7.44% Cap Rate
  • $1,050,000
For Sale

111 Lenox Street

New Haven, CT 06513

  • 10,500 SF Multifamily
  • 7.55% Cap Rate
  • $1,350,000
For Sale

355 Foxon Blvd

New Haven, CT 06513

  • 2,046 SF Retail Building
  • 4.74% Cap Rate
  • $2,950,000
For Sale

10 Hemingway Ave

East Haven, CT 06512

  • 11,240 SF Retail Building
  • $1,950,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
East Haven $312 22,002 SF
New Haven $252 19,849 SF
Branford $23,432 10,875 SF
West Haven $333 10,116 SF
North Haven $285 18,971 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
New Haven 127,936 49,845 33 $49,339 2 37,207 -2%
Branford 30,326 13,946 50 $93,509 2 4,406 1%
West Haven 52,380 19,928 38 $70,269 2 9,189 -2%

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

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

East Haven 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 Haven?

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

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

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

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

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