Livingston, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Livingston's Demographic Profile

Livingston has 10,983 households and a median income of $182,005, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 33,024
# Households 10,983
Median age 45
Median household income $182,005
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,534
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Livingston $320 9,164 SF 5.70%
Roseland $432 18,450 SF 5.70%
West Orange $284 6,649 SF 5.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Short Hills $276 7,600 SF 4.28%
West Orange $427 19,088 SF 7.20%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Livingston $400 6,167 SF
Roseland $406 3,200 SF
East Hanover $400 6,227 SF
Short Hills $328 6,377 SF
West Orange $398 11,493 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Orange $247 17,974 SF 7.22%
Orange $246 5,537 SF 7.22%
East Orange $193 20,734 SF 6.62%
Irvington $114 302,285 SF 7.49%
Montclair $245 10,163 SF 7.22%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Livingston

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

31 Farinella Dr

East Hanover, NJ 07936

  • 48,235 SF Industrial Building
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Panek's Service Center- 2 Lots

Livingston, NJ

  • Retail Building
  • $3,500,000
For Sale

39 Woodland Rd

Roseland, NJ 07068

  • 3,200 SF Office Building
  • $1,299,000
For Sale

188 Eagle Rock Ave

Roseland, NJ 07068

  • 10,000 SF Office Building
  • 5.70% Cap Rate
  • $2,200,000
For Sale

629 W Mount Pleasant Ave

Livingston, NJ 07039

  • 4,005 SF Office Building
  • $1,600,000
For Sale

340 E Northfield Rd

Livingston, NJ 07039

  • 14,091 SF Office Building
  • $479,200

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Livingston $349 13,645 SF
Roseland $313 18,450 SF
East Hanover $316 27,927 SF
Short Hills $378 5,586 SF
West Orange $355 11,557 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Livingston 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 Livingston or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Roseland 6,365 2,515 49 $143,853 3 515 -1%
East Hanover 10,840 3,835 49 $130,638 3 291 -1%
Short Hills 15,866 4,721 42 $256,579 3 572 1%
West Orange 48,842 17,540 44 $120,837 3 5,295 -1%

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

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

Livingston 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 Livingston?

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

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

How does Livingston compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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