For Sale
Hammond, IN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$158 per SF
Avg asking sale price
$14 per SF
Avg asking lease rate
59,557 SF
Avg unit lease size
28,902 SF
Avg building size for sale
7.58%
Average cap rate
Hammond's Demographic Profile
Hammond has 27,300 households and a median income of $49,726, 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 | 72,364 |
| # Households | 27,300 |
| Median age | 37 |
| Median household income | $49,726 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 11,299 |
| 5-year population change | -1% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munster | $139 | 11,969 SF | 9.25% |
| Lansing | $116 | 14,628 SF | 9.25% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $124 | 69,664 SF | 8.08% |
| East Chicago | $83 | 55,500 SF | 7.62% |
| Calumet City | $81 | 94,078 SF | 19.21% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $260 | 12,629 SF |
| East Chicago | $344 | 4,366 SF |
| Whiting | $271 | 17,900 SF |
| Calumet City | $310 | 19,760 SF |
| Munster | $341 | 10,919 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $150 | 49,439 SF | 9.28% |
| Calumet City | $89 | 13,526 SF | 9.28% |
| Munster | $113 | 6,082 SF | 7.97% |
| Lansing | $115 | 6,041 SF | 7.97% |
| South Holland | $88 | 6,500 SF | 7.84% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Hammond
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Hammond pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $158 | 28,902 SF |
| East Chicago | $133 | 18,243 SF |
| Whiting | $192 | 16,798 SF |
| Burnham | $84 | 150,800 SF |
| Calumet City | $174 | 32,403 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Hammond 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 Hammond or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | 72,364 | 27,300 | 37 | $49,726 | 3 | 11,299 | -1% |
| East Chicago | 25,184 | 9,494 | 34 | $37,832 | 3 | 5,865 | -1% |
| Whiting | 4,008 | 1,633 | 39 | $49,874 | 2 | 738 | -3% |
| Burnham | 3,912 | 1,402 | 42 | $50,818 | 3 | 573 | -3% |
| Calumet City | 36,850 | 14,496 | 40 | $52,637 | 3 | 6,891 | -1% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Hammond, IN 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 Hammond
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Is Hammond a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Hammond 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 Hammond?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Hammond. 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 Hammond?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Hammond. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Hammond compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Hammond. 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 Hammond acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Hammond, 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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