Hamden, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$161 Avg asking sale price
$195 Avg asking lease rate
9,260 SF Avg unit lease size
24,618 SF Avg building size for sale
6.56% Average cap rate

Hamden's Demographic Profile

Hamden has 24,208 households and a median income of $85,801, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 62,125
# Households 24,208
Median age 39
Median household income $85,801
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,336
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hamden $114 35,887 SF 6.65%
North Haven $125 45,515 SF 6.65%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Hamden $252 16,882 SF
North Haven $438 9,237 SF
Bethany $311 3,211 SF
Woodbridge $645 10,636 SF
New Haven $343 7,766 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hamden $147 20,934 SF 8.66%
North Haven $311 18,097 SF 5.47%
New Haven $221 10,498 SF 9.45%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Hamden

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

151 Fitch St

New Haven, CT 06515

  • 12,880 SF Multifamily
  • 7.09% Cap Rate
  • $1,975,000
For Sale

846-860 S Colony Rd

Wallingford, CT 06492

  • 14,462 SF Retail Building
  • 6.65% Cap Rate
  • $3,880,000
For Sale

Chase Bank | Strong Deposits | Absolute NNN

New Haven, CT 06515

  • 4,120 SF Retail Building
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $5,060,000
For Sale

1717 Dixwell Ave

Hamden, CT 06514

  • 8,364 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,300,000
For Sale

729 & 735 Dixwell Ave & 223 Bassett St

New Haven, CT

  • $1,164,800
For Sale

1158 Dixwell Ave

Hamden, CT 06514

  • 31,824 SF Multifamily
  • 8.66% Cap Rate
  • $3,850,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Hamden $161 24,618 SF
North Haven $285 18,971 SF
Bethany $209 91,920 SF
Woodbridge $314 61,308 SF
New Haven $253 20,090 SF

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

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

Hamden 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 Hamden?

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

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

How does Hamden compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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