Essex, MD
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$263 Avg asking sale price
$10,002 Avg asking lease rate
26,834 SF Avg unit lease size
9,166 SF Avg building size for sale
7.76% Average cap rate

Essex's Demographic Profile

Essex has 15,905 households and a median income of $58,967, 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 39,818
# Households 15,905
Median age 40
Median household income $58,967
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 7,529
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Rosedale $197 2,773 SF 10.00%
White Marsh $199 8,089 SF 10.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Essex $129 6,810 SF
Middle River $486 6,466 SF
Dundalk $135 6,195 SF
Rosedale $162 4,196 SF
Edgemere $149 4,032 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Baltimore $145 44,806 SF 21.59%
Waverly $172 27,197 SF 9.62%
Curtis Bay $127 3,341 SF 13.39%
Brooklyn $127 3,341 SF 13.39%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Essex

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

Commercial Opportunity Zoned BL-AS

Rosedale, MD 21237

  • 1,900 SF Retail Building
  • $100,000
For Sale

Advance Auto Parts

Middle River, MD 21220

  • 10,000 SF Retail Building
  • 6.15% Cap Rate
  • $2,189,675
For Sale

6821 Hospital Dr

Rosedale, MD 21237

  • 4.04 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

200A Back River Neck Rd

Essex, MD 21221

  • 0.85 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $650,000
For Sale

6830 Hospital Dr

Rosedale, MD 21237

  • 27,200 SF Office Building
  • $476,870
For Sale

17 Fontana Ln

Rosedale, MD 21237

  • 1,400 SF Office Building
  • $209,500

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Essex $263 9,166 SF
Middle River $261 7,730 SF
Dundalk $217 28,207 SF
Rosedale $167 17,284 SF
Edgemere $612 51,127 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Essex 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 Essex or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Essex 39,818 15,905 40 $58,967 2 7,529 -1%
Middle River 25,732 9,632 38 $60,030 3 4,281 -2%
Dundalk 66,708 24,856 39 $57,614 3 9,735 -1%
Rosedale 19,000 7,044 42 $78,349 3 2,013 -2%

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

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

Essex 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 Essex?

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

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

How does Essex compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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