Ford Heights, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$70 Avg asking sale price
$217,800 Avg asking lease rate
706,861 SF Avg unit lease size
12,212 SF Avg building size for sale

Ford Heights's Demographic Profile

Ford Heights has 739 households and a median income of $39,513, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 2,263
# Households 739
Median age 36
Median household income $39,513
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 408
5-year population change +3%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Lynwood $159 5,965 SF
Chicago Heights $142 6,319 SF
Sauk Village $174 6,732 SF
Glenwood $213 25,615 SF
South Chicago Heights $122 6,538 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lansing $194 7,537 SF 8.26%
Munster $378 6,082 SF 8.26%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Ford Heights

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

2460 E Lincoln Hwy

Sauk Village, IL 60411

  • 12,212 SF Industrial Building
  • $849,000
For Sale

2225 Rush St

Lynwood, IL 60411

  • 11.99 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $1,250,000
For Sale

20800 Torrence Ave

Lynwood, IL 60411

  • 11 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $250,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Ford Heights $70 12,212 SF
Lynwood $159 6,178 SF
Chicago Heights $95 77,160 SF
Sauk Village $182 5,212 SF
Glenwood $223 19,729 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Ford Heights 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 Ford Heights or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Ford Heights 2,263 739 36 $39,513 3 408 3%
Lynwood 9,317 3,549 42 $71,469 3 1,084 -1%
Chicago Heights 30,588 10,200 37 $55,977 3 4,223 1%
Glenwood 8,607 3,180 42 $67,522 3 847 -2%

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

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

Ford Heights 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 Ford Heights?

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

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

How does Ford Heights compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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