Hartford, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$163 Avg asking sale price
$20 Avg asking lease rate
12,458 SF Avg unit lease size
45,022 SF Avg building size for sale
8.52% Average cap rate

Hartford's Demographic Profile

Hartford has 47,555 households and a median income of $39,179, 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 120,305
# Households 47,555
Median age 34
Median household income $39,179
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 37,422
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hartford $153 40,884 SF 12.21%
East Hartford $124 12,632 SF 10.00%
West Hartford $159 45,532 SF 12.21%
Wethersfield $160 5,630 SF 8.03%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Hartford $287 13,922 SF
East Hartford $255 11,699 SF
West Hartford $307 18,978 SF
Wethersfield $173 21,508 SF
Newington $125 21,187 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hartford $120 32,794 SF 12.64%
East Hartford $187 99,807 SF 7.10%
West Hartford $114 32,855 SF 12.64%
Wethersfield $107 14,203 SF 9.06%
Windsor $117 48,789 SF 11.86%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Hartford

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

600 Wethersfield Ave

Hartford, CT 06114

  • 8,823 SF Multifamily
  • $1,450,000
For Sale

815 N Mountain Rd

Newington, CT 06111

  • 25,949 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,660,000
For Sale

481 New Park Ave

West Hartford, CT 06110

  • 0.39 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $599,999
For Sale

194 House St

Glastonbury, CT 06033

  • 3,784 SF Retail Building
  • $975,000
For Sale

W End Multifamily Redevelopment Opportunity

Hartford, CT 06105

  • 24,594 SF Multifamily
  • $925,000
For Sale

240 Chapel Rd

South Windsor, CT 06074

  • 4,960 SF Industrial Building
  • $725,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Hartford $163 45,022 SF
East Hartford $139 34,193 SF
West Hartford $164 50,188 SF
Wethersfield $163 15,266 SF
Newington $127 52,562 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Hartford 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 Hartford or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
East Hartford 50,919 20,039 40 $60,547 3 8,736 -1%
West Hartford 63,062 25,112 41 $116,192 2 7,879 -1%
Wethersfield 26,152 10,922 45 $105,916 2 2,646 -2%
Newington 29,272 12,169 45 $94,404 2 2,747 -2%

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

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

Hartford 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 Hartford?

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

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

How does Hartford compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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