Lanham, MD
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$432 Avg asking sale price
$79 Avg asking lease rate
14,630 SF Avg unit lease size
28,566 SF Avg building size for sale
6.00% Average cap rate

Lanham's Demographic Profile

Lanham has 13,833 households and a median income of $83,846, 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 45,151
# Households 13,833
Median age 39
Median household income $83,846
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,412
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lanham $189 26,123 SF 8.75%
Mitchellville $181 45,864 SF 8.75%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Lanham $746 8,435 SF
Seabrook $880 2,428 SF
Glenarden $1,525 4,263 SF
Landover $1,041 3,105 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lanham $174 61,334 SF 6.44%
Greenbelt $533 3,558 SF 7.33%
Bowie $203 43,889 SF 6.44%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Lanham

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

5800-5810 Arbor St

Hyattsville, MD 20781

  • 1.57 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $3,200,000
For Sale

5913 Arbor St

Hyattsville, MD 20781

  • 3,492 SF Industrial Building
  • $650,000
For Sale

5907 Arbor St

Hyattsville, MD 20781

  • 2,025 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

5815 Arbor St

Hyattsville, MD 20781

  • 11,600 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,800,000
For Sale

7701-7727 Barlowe Rd

Hyattsville, MD 20785

  • 25,595 SF Retail Building
  • $500,000
For Sale

Cheverly Hills Medical Center

Cheverly, MD 20785

  • 9,183 SF Office Building
  • $250,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Lanham $432 28,566 SF
Seabrook $465 28,484 SF
New Carrollton $210 22,024 SF
Springdale $174 61,334 SF
Glenarden $455 26,315 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Lanham 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 Lanham or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Lanham 45,151 13,833 39 $83,846 3 5,412 -3%
Seabrook 18,234 5,614 39 $91,557 3 2,302 -3%
New Carrollton 12,759 4,112 38 $72,566 3 2,150 -4%
Springdale 2,758 868 44 $136,220 3 57 -3%
Glenarden 7,643 2,450 38 $86,095 3 911 2%

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

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

Lanham 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 Lanham?

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

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

How does Lanham compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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