Longview, WA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$154 Avg asking sale price
$843 Avg asking lease rate
7,796 SF Avg unit lease size
14,502 SF Avg building size for sale
6.47% Average cap rate

Longview's Demographic Profile

Longview has 15,716 households and a median income of $57,597, 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 38,119
# Households 15,716
Median age 40
Median household income $57,597
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 7,366
5-year population change +3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Longview $161 23,053 SF 7.63%
Kelso $161 23,053 SF 7.63%
Clatskanie $110 4,601 SF 1.00%
Scappoose $358 22,203 SF 6.42%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Longview $131 11,707 SF
Castle Rock $333 1,500 SF
Kelso $131 11,707 SF
Clatskanie $110 4,601 SF
Cathlamet $161 5,900 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Longview $220 5,173 SF 5.16%
Rainier $217 2,596 SF 4.87%
Kelso $220 5,173 SF 5.16%
Cathlamet $125 4,250 SF 6.76%
Chehalis $336 7,032 SF 8.06%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Longview

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

1125 & 1133 Commerce Ave, Longview WA 98632

Longview, WA 98632

  • 12,000 SF Retail Building
  • $900,000
For Sale

5735 Ocean Beach

Longview, WA 98632

  • 1.16 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $286,000
For Sale

1351 Alabama St

Longview, WA 98632

  • 5,216 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,199,000
For Sale

101 Fishers ln

Kelso, WA 98626

  • 5.19 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

1221-1227 17th Ave

Longview, WA 98632

  • 4,266 SF Office Building
  • 5.65% Cap Rate
  • $592,900
For Sale

4504 Ocean Beach Hwy

Longview, WA 98632

  • 1.28 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $280,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Longview $154 14,502 SF
Rainier $154 11,978 SF
Castle Rock $333 1,500 SF
Kelso $153 14,459 SF
Clatskanie $159 5,142 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Longview 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 Longview or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Longview 38,119 15,716 40 $57,597 2 7,366 3%
Rainier 1,887 761 49 $70,450 2 207 3%
Castle Rock 2,371 908 40 $66,581 3 274 2%
Kelso 12,752 4,953 37 $56,739 3 2,407 3%
Clatskanie 1,752 711 44 $53,154 2 208 6%

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

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

Longview 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 Longview?

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

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

How does Longview compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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