Independence Township, MI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Independence Township's Demographic Profile

Independence Township has 13,744 households and a median income of $104,569, 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 36,224
# Households 13,744
Median age 44
Median household income $104,569
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,490
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Clarkston $143 5,284 SF
Orion Township $387 5,358 SF
Springfield Township $187 8,583 SF
Waterford $184 8,859 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Independence Township $191 11,500 SF 7.71%
Waterford $119 15,516 SF 10.36%
Pontiac $97 20,918 SF 10.36%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Independence Township

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

Airport Apartments

Waterford, MI 48329

  • 11,500 SF Multifamily
  • 7.71% Cap Rate
  • $2,200,000
For Sale

SEC of I-75 & Dixie Hwy

Village of Clarkston, MI 48346

  • 32 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $6,499,900
For Sale

5600 Bow Pointe Dr

Village of Clarkston, MI 48346

  • 120,375 SF Industrial Building
  • $14,950,000
For Sale

7590 Dixie Hwy

Village of Clarkston, MI 48346

  • 3,500 SF Office Building
  • $849,900
For Sale

Waterford Builders Special (7) Lots

Waterford, MI 48329

  • 0.14 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $55,000
For Sale

7165 Sashabaw Rd

Village of Clarkston, MI 48346

  • 2.85 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $740,261

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Independence Township $225 21,952 SF
Clarkston $254 22,563 SF
Lake Angelus $332 1,236 SF
Orion Township $321 41,861 SF
Springfield Township $264 7,129 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Independence Township 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 Independence Township or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Independence Township 36,224 13,744 44 $104,569 3 2,490 -1%
Lake Angelus 314 133 51 $91,447 2 5 -2%
Springfield Township 14,746 5,440 45 $105,096 3 680 -1%

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

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

Independence Township 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 Independence Township?

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

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

How does Independence Township compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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