Gilbert, AZ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$483 Avg asking sale price
$1,325 Avg asking lease rate
13,049 SF Avg unit lease size
13,339 SF Avg building size for sale
5.94% Average cap rate

Gilbert's Demographic Profile

Gilbert has 92,548 households and a median income of $112,425, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +8% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 281,261
# Households 92,548
Median age 36
Median household income $112,425
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 25,119
5-year population change +8%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Gilbert $400 6,270 SF 7.00%
Chandler $378 32,123 SF 8.00%
Mesa $291 15,086 SF 8.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mesa $311 33,112 SF 6.47%
Tempe $300 16,498 SF 5.15%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Gilbert $819 11,567 SF
Chandler $658 12,743 SF
Queen Creek $351 31,749 SF
Mesa $567 29,233 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Gilbert $296 26,904 SF 4.94%
Chandler $296 27,211 SF 4.94%
Queen Creek $296 25,371 SF 4.94%
Mesa $217 25,151 SF 6.10%
Tempe $294 31,865 SF 6.47%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Gilbert

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

The Forum at Gilbert Ranch

Gilbert, AZ 85295

  • 9,482 SF Office Building
  • 6.75% Cap Rate
  • $2,605,420
For Sale

Bldg B

Gilbert, AZ 85298

  • 6,313 SF Office Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,053,000
For Sale

San Tan Motorplex

Gilbert, AZ 85297

  • 1.98 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,200,000
For Sale

Panera Bread

Chandler, AZ 85286

  • 4,300 SF Retail Building
  • 5.15% Cap Rate
  • $2,672,000
For Sale

3184 N Colorado St

Chandler, AZ 85225

  • 9,506 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,895,000
For Sale

5655 S Sossaman Rd

Mesa, AZ 85212

  • 103,470 SF Specialty
  • $449,500

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Gilbert $483 13,339 SF
Chandler $457 30,979 SF
Queen Creek $413 25,934 SF
Mesa $416 28,827 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Gilbert 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 Gilbert or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Gilbert 281,261 92,548 36 $112,425 3 25,119 8%
Sun Lakes 16,561 9,562 75 $66,470 2 1,082 9%
Chandler 281,468 104,141 38 $98,180 3 39,562 7%
Queen Creek 72,042 21,781 37 $122,066 3 2,179 13%
Mesa 541,569 206,466 38 $70,169 3 76,302 8%

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

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

Gilbert 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 Gilbert?

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

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

How does Gilbert compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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