Fairfield, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$285 Avg asking sale price
$426 Avg asking lease rate
7,413 SF Avg unit lease size
17,971 SF Avg building size for sale
7.27% Average cap rate

Fairfield's Demographic Profile

Fairfield has 21,219 households and a median income of $154,998, 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 63,406
# Households 21,219
Median age 40
Median household income $154,998
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,216
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fairfield $178 20,328 SF 8.09%
Bridgeport $142 18,549 SF 8.09%
Westport $376 7,985 SF 7.50%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fairfield $197 23,444 SF 6.50%
Bridgeport $193 22,089 SF 6.50%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Fairfield $447 16,230 SF
Bridgeport $312 20,016 SF
Westport $574 8,287 SF
Weston $155 11,607 SF
Trumbull $412 5,906 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fairfield $183 14,462 SF 7.41%
Bridgeport $249 37,012 SF 7.79%
Stratford $201 75,425 SF 7.79%
Norwalk $434 3,509 SF 5.95%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Fairfield

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

4942, 4934 Main -1

Bridgeport, CT 06606

  • 0.11 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $1,650,000
For Sale

1495 Black Rock Tpke

Fairfield, CT 06825

  • 8,570 SF Retail Building
  • 7.69% Cap Rate
  • $2,250,000
For Sale

1795 North Avenue Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, CT 06604

  • 15,423 SF Multifamily
  • 7.41% Cap Rate
  • $2,899,999
For Sale

Westport Place

Westport, CT 06880

  • 9,971 SF Office Building
  • 7.50% Cap Rate
  • $2,400,000
For Sale

836 Fairfield Ave

Bridgeport, CT 06604

  • 17,780 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,307,000
For Sale

1957-1959 Main St

Bridgeport, CT 06604

  • 3,030 SF Retail Building
  • $1,850,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Fairfield $285 17,971 SF
Southport $343 21,186 SF
Bridgeport $213 21,109 SF
Westport $502 7,798 SF
Weston $238 6,535 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Fairfield

For Sale

1795 North Avenue Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, CT 06604

  • 15,423 SF Multifamily
  • 7.41% Cap Rate
  • $2,899,999

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Fairfield 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 Fairfield or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Fairfield 63,406 21,219 40 $154,998 3 4,216 1%
Westport 28,106 10,029 46 $220,622 3 1,678 1%
Weston 10,542 3,462 45 $216,772 3 253 1%

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

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

Fairfield 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 Fairfield?

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

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

How does Fairfield compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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