Kettering, OH
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$209 Avg asking sale price
$253 Avg asking lease rate
19,355 SF Avg unit lease size
29,459 SF Avg building size for sale
7.94% Average cap rate

Kettering's Demographic Profile

Kettering has 24,597 households and a median income of $67,316, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 54,165
# Households 24,597
Median age 40
Median household income $67,316
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,574
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Kettering $107 51,352 SF 11.00%
Dayton $113 26,396 SF 11.00%
Centerville $123 9,019 SF 8.00%
Washington Township $153 14,239 SF 8.77%
Moraine $60 101,442 SF 7.85%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Kettering $106 82,410 SF 11.00%
Dayton $82 37,046 SF 11.00%
Washington Township $96 32,947 SF 8.77%
Moraine $101 65,282 SF 7.64%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Kettering $140 8,761 SF
Dayton $130 7,114 SF
Centerville $216 34,267 SF
Washington Township $134 33,295 SF
Moraine $111 7,940 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Kettering $221 21,927 SF 7.47%
Dayton $101 13,781 SF 13.08%
Beavercreek $125 47,820 SF 7.01%
Riverside $79 7,500 SF 7.96%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Kettering

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

Sugarcreek Crossing

Centerville, OH 45459

  • 24,063 SF Retail Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $9,980,000
For Sale

4134-4138 Dayton Xenia Rd

Dayton, OH 45432

  • 3,819 SF Retail Building
  • $560,000
For Sale

5700 Far Hills Ave

Dayton, OH 45429

  • 2,500 SF Office Building
  • $495,000
For Sale

18, 22, 24, and 26 Japser

Dayton, OH

  • 7.47% Cap Rate
  • $2,200,000
For Sale

1195 E Alex-Bell Rd

Centerville, OH 45459

  • 13,382 SF Office Building
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

1725 E David Rd

Kettering, OH 45440

  • 36,266 SF Specialty
  • $4,995,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Kettering $209 29,459 SF
Dayton $125 20,977 SF
Centerville $186 17,825 SF
Washington Township $118 21,487 SF
Moraine $118 47,397 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Kettering 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 Kettering or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Kettering 54,165 24,597 40 $67,316 2 9,574 -2%
Dayton 154,208 64,769 36 $38,443 2 36,116 3%
Centerville 23,547 10,741 46 $83,838 2 3,266 -1%
Washington Township 85,039 35,830 44 $90,810 2 10,703 -1%
Moraine 7,554 3,200 39 $49,142 2 1,462 3%

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

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

Kettering 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 Kettering?

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

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

How does Kettering compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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