Eau Claire, WI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$171 Avg asking sale price
$17 Avg asking lease rate
9,576 SF Avg unit lease size
19,530 SF Avg building size for sale
7.51% Average cap rate

Eau Claire's Demographic Profile

Eau Claire has 29,858 households and a median income of $60,889, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 71,861
# Households 29,858
Median age 34
Median household income $60,889
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 13,421
5-year population change +3%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Eau Claire $121 9,059 SF
Chippewa Falls $23 10,656 SF
Elk Mound $491 3,043 SF
Osseo $485 1,650 SF
Menomonie $168 14,200 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Eau Claire $104 5,635 SF 6.98%
Altoona $146 8,655 SF 6.98%
Baldwin $162 2,950 SF 9.36%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Eau Claire

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

OakRidge Medical Building

Eau Claire, WI 54701

  • 9,500 SF Office Building
  • $1,690,000
For Sale

Snappy Car Wash

Eau Claire, WI 54701

  • 2,592 SF Specialty
  • $550,000
For Sale

Royal Oaks Business Center

Eau Claire, WI 54701

  • 23,899 SF Office Building
  • $3,495,000
For Sale

2720 & 2725 Arbor Court

Eau Claire, WI

  • 8.10% Cap Rate
  • $2,600,000
For Sale

2725 Arbor Ct

Eau Claire, WI 54701

  • 9,800 SF Office Building
  • 8.50% Cap Rate
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

615 Mt. Nemo Ave, Eau Claire WI 54703

Eau Claire, WI 54703

  • 5,635 SF Multifamily
  • 6.98% Cap Rate
  • $584,900

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Eau Claire $171 19,530 SF
Altoona $225 9,638 SF
Lake Hallie $117 5,560 SF
Chippewa Falls $125 6,350 SF
Elk Mound $491 3,043 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Eau Claire 71,861 29,858 34 $60,889 2 13,421 3%
Altoona 10,300 4,351 39 $68,656 2 1,686 6%
Lake Hallie 7,652 3,041 41 $60,196 3 916 3%
Chippewa Falls 15,473 6,704 40 $55,302 2 2,866 3%

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

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

Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire?

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

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

How does Eau Claire compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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