For Sale
Fitchburg, MA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$306
Avg asking sale price
$24
Avg asking lease rate
17,334 SF
Avg unit lease size
19,144 SF
Avg building size for sale
8.61%
Average cap rate
Fitchburg's Demographic Profile
Fitchburg has 16,154 households and a median income of $64,967, 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 | 41,889 |
| # Households | 16,154 |
| Median age | 37 |
| Median household income | $64,967 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 7,859 |
| 5-year population change | -1% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg | $65 | 55,000 SF | 11.72% |
| Lunenburg | $65 | 30,650 SF | 11.72% |
| Townsend | $127 | 11,000 SF | 6.90% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg | $96 | 24,996 SF | 9.85% |
| Leominster | $135 | 45,970 SF | 7.00% |
| Westminster | $33 | 14,584 SF | 9.85% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg | $154 | 11,330 SF |
| Lunenburg | $132 | 12,257 SF |
| Leominster | $255 | 146,651 SF |
| Townsend | $112 | 26,308 SF |
| Shirley | $385 | 4,006 SF |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Fitchburg
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 Fitchburg pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg | $306 | 19,144 SF |
| Lunenburg | $245 | 98,822 SF |
| Leominster | $207 | 68,487 SF |
| Westminster | $48 | 62,085 SF |
| Townsend | $120 | 18,654 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg | 41,889 | 16,154 | 37 | $64,967 | 2 | 7,859 | -1% |
| Lunenburg | 12,339 | 4,737 | 45 | $106,471 | 3 | 915 | 1% |
| Leominster | 43,453 | 17,748 | 42 | $73,893 | 2 | 7,608 | -1% |
| Westminster | 8,549 | 3,205 | 45 | $115,059 | 3 | 414 | 1% |
| Townsend | 8,880 | 3,348 | 44 | $105,364 | 3 | 535 | -2% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg
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Is Fitchburg a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Fitchburg. 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 Fitchburg?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Fitchburg. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Fitchburg compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Fitchburg. 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 Fitchburg acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Fitchburg, 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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