Glen Allen, VA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Glen Allen's Demographic Profile

Glen Allen has 28,801 households and a median income of $114,870, 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 78,636
# Households 28,801
Median age 41
Median household income $114,870
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,874
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Glen Allen $220 36,648 SF 6.00%
Bon Air $160 35,938 SF 5.94%
Richmond $211 21,338 SF 10.29%
Mechanicsville $183 8,229 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Glen Allen $498 7,101 SF
Ashland $574 6,000 SF
Lakeside $226 2,831 SF
Bon Air $349 7,452 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Richmond $239 14,836 SF 7.00%
North Chesterfield $335 61,486 SF 7.00%
Chester $256 2,500 SF 5.61%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Glen Allen

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

8824 Old Mountain Rd

Glen Allen, VA 23060

  • 4,608 SF Office Building
  • $950,000
For Sale

Beechwood Center

Ashland, VA 23005

  • 1.96 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $885,000
For Sale

5380 Twin Hickory Rd - 3,600sf

Glen Allen, VA 23059

  • 10,354 SF Flex Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $839,000
For Sale

Sheetz - Richmond (Short Pump) VA

Richmond, VA 23233

  • 4,959 SF Retail Building
  • 5.00% Cap Rate
  • $7,800,000
For Sale

Aldi - Richmond VA MSA

Glen Allen, VA 23059

  • 20,000 SF Retail Building
  • 4.35% Cap Rate
  • $4,310,000
For Sale

Former Jiffy Lube

Richmond, VA 23233

  • 2,340 SF Retail Building
  • $850,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Glen Allen pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Glen Allen $313 69,530 SF
Ashland $315 14,573 SF
Laurel Fork $258 109,598 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Glen Allen 78,636 28,801 41 $114,870 3 6,874 1%
Ashland 8,036 3,003 36 $60,928 2 1,322 7%
Laurel Fork 17,571 7,086 38 $66,121 2 3,300 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Glen Allen, VA 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 Glen Allen

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

Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen?

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

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

How does Glen Allen compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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