For Sale
Houston, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$294
Avg asking sale price
$574
Avg asking lease rate
29,010 SF
Avg unit lease size
41,925 SF
Avg building size for sale
6.94%
Average cap rate
Houston's Demographic Profile
Houston has 929,163 households and a median income of $56,401, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,393,902 |
| # Households | 929,163 |
| Median age | 36 |
| Median household income | $56,401 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 545,130 |
| 5-year population change | +3% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $289 | 33,528 SF | 10.00% |
| Bellaire | $464 | 431,733 SF | 8.41% |
| Jersey Village | $234 | 14,867 SF | 8.34% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $214 | 50,632 SF | 9.50% |
| Jersey Village | $189 | 56,889 SF | 7.80% |
| Bordersville | $166 | 91,976 SF | 9.50% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | $396 | 16,847 SF |
| Bellaire | $357 | 3,450 SF |
| Jersey Village | $789 | 10,919 SF |
| Jacinto City | $136 | 5,132 SF |
| Galena Park | $1,193 | 3,063 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $211 | 89,378 SF | 12.33% |
| Galena Park | $154 | 2,374 SF | 6.40% |
| Stafford | $113 | 3,968 SF | 4.18% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Houston
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 Houston pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | $294 | 41,925 SF |
| Bellaire | $285 | 224,100 SF |
| Jersey Village | $346 | 40,103 SF |
| Jacinto City | $181 | 3,254 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Houston 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 Houston or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,393,902 | 929,163 | 36 | $56,401 | 3 | 545,130 | 3% |
| Bellaire | 17,334 | 5,845 | 44 | $203,331 | 3 | 697 | 2% |
| Jersey Village | 6,974 | 2,971 | 43 | $77,864 | 2 | 1,202 | 1% |
| Jacinto City | 9,515 | 3,000 | 36 | $45,235 | 3 | 1,256 | 1% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Houston, TX 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 Houston
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Is Houston a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Houston 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 Houston?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Houston. 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 Houston?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Houston. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Houston compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Houston. 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 Houston acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Houston, 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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