Germantown, MD
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$221 Avg asking sale price
$30 Avg asking lease rate
16,617 SF Avg unit lease size
16,581 SF Avg building size for sale
7.62% Average cap rate

Germantown's Demographic Profile

Germantown has 30,542 households and a median income of $104,569, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 87,324
# Households 30,542
Median age 39
Median household income $104,569
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 11,552
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Germantown $243 32,510 SF
Boyds $136 2,975 SF
North Potomac $321 61,150 SF
Darnestown $321 61,150 SF
Gaithersburg $305 38,365 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Germantown $174 61,334 SF 6.44%
Clarksburg $174 61,334 SF 6.44%
Rockville $174 61,334 SF 6.44%
Damascus $229 4,369 SF 7.41%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Germantown

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

4 Meem Ave

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

  • 36,333 SF Industrial Building
  • $7,150,000
For Sale

23341 Frederick Rd

Clarksburg, MD 20871

  • 2,868 SF Retail Building
  • $849,000
For Sale

The Goddard School

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

  • 26,068 SF Office Building
  • $859,000
For Sale

200 Professional Dr

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

  • 62,044 SF Office Building
  • $9,500,000
For Sale

337 Main St

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

  • 3,818 SF Retail Building
  • $1,225,000
For Sale

Chestnut Court Condominium

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

  • 11,251 SF Office Building
  • $680,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Germantown $221 16,581 SF
Boyds $136 2,975 SF
North Potomac $307 51,106 SF
Darnestown $321 62,959 SF
Montgomery Village $186 3,032 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Germantown 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 Germantown or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Germantown 87,324 30,542 39 $104,569 3 11,552 -2%
Boyds 15,024 4,454 40 $166,202 3 369 3%
North Potomac 23,033 7,777 47 $174,264 3 1,496 -2%
Darnestown 6,651 2,182 49 $197,280 3 94 -1%
Montgomery Village 34,854 11,619 38 $86,028 3 4,020 -1%

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

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

Germantown 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 Germantown?

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

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

How does Germantown compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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