Goldsboro, NC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$476 Avg asking sale price
$14 Avg asking lease rate
12,248 SF Avg unit lease size
10,636 SF Avg building size for sale
7.21% Average cap rate

Goldsboro's Demographic Profile

Goldsboro has 15,313 households and a median income of $38,922, 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 36,602
# Households 15,313
Median age 37
Median household income $38,922
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,208
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Goldsboro $192 4,650 SF 7.93%
Smithfield $143 9,908 SF 7.53%
Benson $235 4,147 SF 4.48%
Wilson $202 4,415 SF 7.20%
Kinston $189 5,552 SF 7.87%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Goldsboro $251 8,496 SF
Princeton $84 4,699 SF
Mount Olive $160 3,118 SF
Smithfield $441 7,651 SF
Selma $1,090 3,632 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Goldsboro $111 8,557 SF 7.50%
Angier $136 14,327 SF 5.90%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Goldsboro

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

1219-1221 Parkway Dr

Goldsboro, NC 27534

  • 2.05 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $499,000
For Sale

Wendy's

Goldsboro, NC 27534

  • 3,228 SF Retail Building
  • 6.20% Cap Rate
  • $1,248,780
For Sale

Downtown Goldsboro Flex Space

Goldsboro, NC 27530

  • 10,032 SF Flex Building
  • $699,900
For Sale

414 S. John Street, Goldsboro, NC- Commercial

Goldsboro, NC 27530

  • 1,107 SF Retail Building
  • $79,000
For Sale

Salem Church Rd

Goldsboro, NC 27530

  • 9.75 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $275,000
For Sale

Flex Building

Goldsboro, NC 27530

  • 20,120 SF Retail Building
  • $1,850,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Goldsboro $337 10,636 SF
Dudley $46 12,913 SF
Princeton $84 4,699 SF
Mount Olive $126 19,662 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Goldsboro 36,602 15,313 37 $38,922 2 9,208 2%
Dudley 11,276 4,236 37 $39,487 3 1,397 1%
Princeton 1,472 572 40 $38,749 3 256 17%
Pikeville 635 236 37 $62,069 3 55 -2%
Mount Olive 4,549 1,812 39 $41,822 2 836 2%

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

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

Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro?

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

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

How does Goldsboro compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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