For Sale
East Saint Louis, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$135
Avg asking sale price
$17
Avg asking lease rate
56,127 SF
Avg unit lease size
51,252 SF
Avg building size for sale
8.46%
Average cap rate
East Saint Louis's Demographic Profile
East Saint Louis has 26,940 households and a median income of $43,243, 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 | 67,721 |
| # Households | 26,940 |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median household income | $43,243 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 12,509 |
| 5-year population change | +2% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Saint Louis | $120 | 62,892 SF | 7.41% |
| Fairview Heights | $179 | 47,324 SF | 2.82% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| East Saint Louis | $170 | 9,356 SF |
| Washington Park | $88 | 1,700 SF |
| Caseyville | $41 | 46,916 SF |
| Cahokia Heights | $105 | 12,214 SF |
| Fairview Heights | $93 | 10,972 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Saint Louis | $111 | 34,023 SF | 17.67% |
| Fairview Heights | $163 | 7,376 SF | 8.00% |
| Swansea | $131 | 5,561 SF | 7.63% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in East Saint Louis
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether East Saint Louis pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| East Saint Louis | $135 | 51,252 SF |
| Washington Park | $355 | 2,672 SF |
| East St Louis | $30 | 31,950 SF |
| Centreville | $188 | 3,992 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places East Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Saint Louis | 67,721 | 26,940 | 40 | $43,243 | 2 | 12,509 | 2% |
| Washington Park | 3,230 | 1,295 | 44 | $30,489 | 2 | 518 | 9% |
| Alorton | 1,939 | 772 | 37 | $28,035 | 3 | 465 | 4% |
| Centreville | 4,996 | 2,048 | 38 | $29,122 | 2 | 1,030 | 3% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in East Saint Louis, IL 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 Saint Louis
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Is East Saint Louis a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
East Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in East Saint Louis. 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 Saint Louis?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for East Saint Louis. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does East Saint Louis compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to East Saint Louis. 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 Saint Louis acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in East Saint Louis, 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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