Erie, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$349 per SF Avg asking sale price
$18 per SF Avg asking lease rate
33,718 SF Avg unit lease size
8,922 SF Avg building size for sale
7.03% Average cap rate

Erie's Demographic Profile

Erie has 11,429 households and a median income of $150,046, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +10% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 33,948
# Households 11,429
Median age 40
Median household income $150,046
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,444
5-year population change +10%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Erie $277 10,337 SF 6.90%
Dacono $334 4,231 SF 6.90%
Frederick $301 32,492 SF 6.90%
Firestone $222 23,196 SF 6.36%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Erie $783 6,240 SF
Lafayette $596 8,287 SF
Frederick $332 10,747 SF
Firestone $286 13,353 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Longmont $206 6,662 SF 6.50%
Westminster $235 14,634 SF 6.72%
Brighton $192 5,705 SF 6.44%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Erie

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

3000 Airport Dr - Building A

Erie, CO 80516

  • 18,750 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,781,250
For Sale

151 Mt Elbert Ave

Dacono, CO 80514

  • 14,520 SF Industrial Building
  • $220,500
For Sale

108 E. Baseline Road

Lafayette, CO

  • Office Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

16151 Highway 7, Brighton, CO 80602

Brighton, CO 80602

  • 2.50 AC Lot
  • 1 Agricultural Lot
  • $3,000,000
For Sale

2865 Airport Dr

Erie, CO 80516

  • 18,561 SF Industrial Building
  • $4,300,000
For Sale

Bldg B

Erie, CO 80516

  • 13,231 SF Flex Building
  • 6.90% Cap Rate
  • $315,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Erie $349 8,922 SF
Lafayette $395 10,459 SF
Dacono $549 4,596 SF
Frederick $344 28,165 SF
Firestone $241 20,516 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Erie 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 Erie or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Erie 33,948 11,429 40 $150,046 3 1,444 10%
Dacono 7,486 2,512 37 $89,539 3 498 17%
Frederick 18,392 6,172 39 $116,552 3 596 16%
Firestone 18,989 6,364 37 $107,874 3 1,412 17%

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

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

Erie 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 Erie?

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

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

How does Erie compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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