Lansing, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
Lansing's Demographic Profile
Lansing has 11,019 households and a median income of $64,829, 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 | 28,893 |
| # Households | 11,019 |
| Median age | 41 |
| Median household income | $64,829 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 3,641 |
| 5-year population change | -2% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $116 | 14,628 SF | 9.25% |
| Munster | $139 | 11,969 SF | 9.25% |
| Chicago Heights | $68 | 6,467 SF | 10.00% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $352 | 20,670 SF |
| Lynwood | $161 | 6,732 SF |
| Munster | $341 | 10,919 SF |
| Thornton | $237 | 18,280 SF |
| Glenwood | $159 | 23,024 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $115 | 6,041 SF | 7.97% |
| Munster | $113 | 6,082 SF | 7.97% |
| South Holland | $88 | 6,500 SF | 7.84% |
| Calumet City | $89 | 13,526 SF | 9.28% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Lansing
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Lansing pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $199 | 36,814 SF |
| Lynwood | $103 | 9,883 SF |
| Munster | $177 | 33,543 SF |
| Thornton | $219 | 19,715 SF |
| Glenwood | $225 | 16,531 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Lansing 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 Lansing or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | 28,893 | 11,019 | 41 | $64,829 | 3 | 3,641 | -2% |
| Lynwood | 9,317 | 3,549 | 42 | $71,469 | 3 | 1,084 | -1% |
| Munster | 22,424 | 8,615 | 45 | $102,061 | 3 | 1,135 | -1% |
| Thornton | 2,202 | 934 | 45 | $58,623 | 2 | 220 | -4% |
| Glenwood | 8,607 | 3,180 | 42 | $67,522 | 3 | 847 | -2% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Lansing, IL 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 Lansing
Lansing 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.
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Lansing. 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.
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Lansing. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Lansing. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Lansing, 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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