Manassas, VA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$395 Avg asking sale price
$2,396 Avg asking lease rate
21,763 SF Avg unit lease size
13,065 SF Avg building size for sale
4.89% Average cap rate

Manassas's Demographic Profile

Manassas has 13,824 households and a median income of $105,940, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 42,334
# Households 13,824
Median age 36
Median household income $105,940
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,056
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Manassas $571 6,052 SF
Manassas Park $295 1,170 SF
Centreville $671 12,661 SF
Dale City $617 2,314 SF
Fairfax Station $623 8,432 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Northern Virginia $499 6,723 SF 11.30%
Alexandria $291 4,890 SF 7.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Manassas

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

Wawa - Manassas VA

Manassas, VA 20109

  • 6,048 SF Retail Building
  • 4.70% Cap Rate
  • $9,915,000
For Sale

9250-9254 Mosby St

Manassas, VA 20110

  • 12,816 SF Office Building
  • $278,500
For Sale

Daycare Pad

Manassas, VA 20112

  • 10,440 SF Retail Building
  • $1,320,000
For Sale

Signal Hill Professional Center

Manassas, VA 20110

  • 45,164 SF Office Building
  • $427,000
For Sale

8632-8638 Centreville Rd

Manassas, VA 20110

  • 1,170 SF Retail Building
  • $344,900
For Sale

13817 Spriggs Rd

Manassas, VA 20112

  • 5.24 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,400,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Manassas $395 13,065 SF
Bristow $1,505 4,729 SF
Manassas Park $295 1,170 SF
Nokesville $400 5,000 SF
Centreville $452 9,534 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Manassas 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 Manassas or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Manassas 42,334 13,824 36 $105,940 3 5,056 -1%
Bristow 31,491 9,087 36 $160,778 3 1,032 2%
Manassas Park 16,399 5,130 34 $92,782 3 2,083 -4%
Nokesville 1,635 524 42 $147,321 3 63 3%
Centreville 69,658 23,817 39 $130,624 3 7,474 -2%

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

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

Manassas 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 Manassas?

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

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

How does Manassas compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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