Mankato, MN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Mankato's Demographic Profile

Mankato has 18,489 households and a median income of $63,167, 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 46,861
# Households 18,489
Median age 30
Median household income $63,167
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,067
5-year population change +3%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Mankato $244 9,907 SF
North Mankato $262 4,708 SF
Janesville $90 4,930 SF
Madelia $122 11,446 SF
Le Sueur $120 3,214 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mankato $173 62,988 SF 6.50%
North Mankato $173 44,076 SF 6.50%
Saint Peter $119 22,459 SF 10.13%
Prior Lake $269 212,400 SF 6.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Mankato

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

Trial Creek - Outlot

Mankato, MN 56001

  • 1.40 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $396,396
For Sale

2730 3rd Ave

Mankato, MN 56001

  • 48,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $5,350,000
For Sale

River Place Center

Mankato, MN 56001

  • 47,136 SF Retail Building
  • 7.22% Cap Rate
  • $9,950,000
For Sale

2041 Blazing Star Dr

Mankato, MN 56001

  • 2,955 SF Retail Building
  • $1,450,000
For Sale

329 N Riverfront Dr

Mankato, MN 56001

  • 3,168 SF Retail Building
  • $489,000
For Sale

327 N Riverfront Dr

Mankato, MN 56001

  • 3,180 SF Retail Building
  • $499,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Mankato $214 15,510 SF
North Mankato $245 11,808 SF
Kasota $118 13,853 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Mankato 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 Mankato or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Mankato 46,861 18,489 30 $63,167 2 9,067 3%
Kasota 769 309 43 $72,132 3 57 1%
Madison Lake 1,568 621 41 $104,503 3 140 5%
Lake Crystal 2,258 926 40 $72,136 2 182 -2%

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

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

Mankato 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 Mankato?

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

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

How does Mankato compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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