Kearny, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$295 Avg asking sale price
$29 Avg asking lease rate
39,660 SF Avg unit lease size
41,038 SF Avg building size for sale
7.05% Average cap rate

Kearny's Demographic Profile

Kearny has 11,796 households and a median income of $75,722, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -8% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 34,600
# Households 11,796
Median age 41
Median household income $75,722
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 7,077
5-year population change -8%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Kearny $398 7,963 SF 8.00%
Jersey City $788 7,588 SF 5.34%
Newark $180 20,838 SF 11.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ironbound $191 44,758 SF 6.67%
Lyndhurst $331 39,460 SF 4.14%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Kearny $384 21,954 SF
Harrison $449 28,049 SF
East Newark $477 2,351 SF
Ironbound $324 27,836 SF
North Arlington $319 15,715 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Kearny $261 15,939 SF 6.70%
Ironbound $207 108,506 SF 7.50%
Jersey City $370 17,964 SF 7.30%
Newark $328 130,946 SF 7.50%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Kearny

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

Owner-User | 7,058 SF | 25' Ceilings

North Arlington, NJ 07031

  • 7,200 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,999,999
For Sale

832 Mount Prospect Ave

Newark, NJ 07104

  • 5,629 SF Multifamily
  • 6.70% Cap Rate
  • $3,400,000
For Sale

3279 John F Kennedy Blvd

Jersey City, NJ 07306

  • 3,134 SF Office Building
  • $1,995,000
For Sale

114 Mallory Ave

Jersey City, NJ 07304

  • 2,520 SF Retail Building
  • $715,000
For Sale

579 West Side Ave

Jersey City, NJ 07304

  • 3,000 SF Retail Building
  • $715,000
For Sale

300 1st St

Harrison, NJ 07029

  • 9,730 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,499,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Kearny $295 41,038 SF
Harrison $337 57,257 SF
East Newark $494 6,815 SF
Ironbound $234 65,390 SF
North Arlington $255 12,701 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Kearny

For Sale

565 Broad St

Newark, NJ 07102

  • 6,000 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Multifamily / Mixed Use Investment Property

Newark, NJ 07104

  • 21,351 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

3

  • $850,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Kearny 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 Kearny or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Kearny 34,600 11,796 41 $75,722 3 7,077 -8%
Harrison 18,749 8,061 35 $85,421 2 6,862 -4%
East Newark 1,707 570 38 $60,562 3 438 -12%
Ironbound 46,410 15,949 38 $47,491 3 13,398 -4%
North Arlington 14,934 5,987 43 $98,580 3 3,069 -4%

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

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

Kearny 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 Kearny?

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

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

How does Kearny compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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