For Sale
Ferndale, MI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$163
Avg asking sale price
$18
Avg asking lease rate
6,854 SF
Avg unit lease size
23,743 SF
Avg building size for sale
6.44%
Average cap rate
Ferndale's Demographic Profile
Ferndale has 9,910 households and a median income of $82,854, 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 | 18,948 |
| # Households | 9,910 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Median household income | $82,854 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 3,415 |
| 5-year population change | -1% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | $245 | 4,032 SF | 9.59% |
| Royal Oak | $271 | 7,233 SF | 11.00% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | $90 | 36,535 SF | 7.04% |
| Hazel Park | $101 | 24,374 SF | 7.04% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | $202 | 4,513 SF |
| Pleasant Ridge | $405 | 3,452 SF |
| Huntington Woods | $377 | 5,300 SF |
| Oak Park | $158 | 12,886 SF |
| Hazel Park | $100 | 6,832 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | $186 | 8,538 SF | 9.59% |
| Royal Oak | $264 | 11,008 SF | 6.42% |
| Highland Park | $112 | 68,863 SF | 9.29% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Ferndale
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Ferndale pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | $163 | 23,743 SF |
| Pleasant Ridge | $405 | 3,452 SF |
| Huntington Woods | $307 | 4,934 SF |
| Oak Park | $117 | 38,221 SF |
| Hazel Park | $156 | 18,769 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Ferndale 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 Ferndale or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | 18,948 | 9,910 | 38 | $82,854 | 2 | 3,415 | -1% |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2,496 | 1,057 | 47 | $150,631 | 2 | 54 | -2% |
| Huntington Woods | 6,015 | 2,239 | 45 | $162,714 | 3 | 65 | -2% |
| Oak Park | 28,517 | 11,982 | 39 | $60,350 | 2 | 5,170 | -2% |
| Hazel Park | 15,774 | 7,258 | 39 | $52,702 | 2 | 3,019 | 1% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Ferndale, MI 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 Ferndale
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Is Ferndale a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Ferndale 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 Ferndale?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Ferndale. 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 Ferndale?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Ferndale. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Ferndale compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Ferndale. 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 Ferndale acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Ferndale, 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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