Fall River, MA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Fall River's Demographic Profile

Fall River has 41,597 households and a median income of $48,438, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 95,033
# Households 41,597
Median age 40
Median household income $48,438
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 27,351
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fall River $65 43,853 SF 9.67%
Somerset $137 52,483 SF 9.67%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Fall River $328 12,149 SF
Somerset $177 16,143 SF
North Dartmouth $474 4,211 SF
Westport $123 6,119 SF
Tiverton $676 7,624 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fall River $246 6,041 SF 8.07%
New Bedford $246 17,615 SF 8.25%
Dartmouth $347 17,615 SF 8.25%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Fall River

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

Newton Park Shopping Plaza

Fall River, MA 02721

  • 2.71 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,334,000
For Sale

Sullivan Building

Fall River, MA 02721

  • 16,217 SF Retail Building
  • $650,000
For Sale

380-382 4th St

Fall River, MA 02721

  • 12,189 SF Industrial Building
  • $425,000
For Sale

1151 Robeson St

Fall River, MA 02720

  • 34,696 SF Office Building
  • $5,500,000
For Sale

399 N Main St

Fall River, MA 02720

  • 3,257 SF Office Building
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

1555 Stafford Rd

Fall River, MA 02721

  • 2,059 SF Retail Building
  • $375,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Fall River $252 21,798 SF
Somerset $220 22,941 SF
North Dartmouth $320 3,893 SF
Westport $153 9,490 SF
Tiverton $580 5,418 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Fall River

For Sale

144 Choate St

Fall River, MA 02723

  • 9,490 SF Multifamily
  • 8.07% Cap Rate
  • $1,450,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Fall River 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 Fall River or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Somerset 18,265 7,177 46 $99,686 3 1,307 -1%
Tiverton 15,263 6,623 52 $94,371 2 1,459 -3%

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

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

Fall River 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 Fall River?

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

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

How does Fall River compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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