For Sale
Melrose Park, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$207
Avg asking sale price
$21
Avg asking lease rate
17,075 SF
Avg unit lease size
27,333 SF
Avg building size for sale
7.89%
Average cap rate
Melrose Park's Demographic Profile
Melrose Park has 7,236 households and a median income of $59,884, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -6% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 21,801 |
| # Households | 7,236 |
| Median age | 37 |
| Median household income | $59,884 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 3,785 |
| 5-year population change | -6% |
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| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose Park | $337 | 20,087 SF |
| Stone Park | $777 | 14,844 SF |
| Northlake | $717 | 8,193 SF |
| Franklin Park | $213 | 14,573 SF |
| River Grove | $218 | 8,668 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Park | $176 | 5,956 SF | 10.95% |
| River Forest | $176 | 5,956 SF | 10.95% |
| Oak Park | $133 | 16,389 SF | 12.74% |
| Berwyn | $121 | 19,059 SF | 9.83% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Melrose Park
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Melrose Park pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose Park | $207 | 27,333 SF |
| Stone Park | $545 | 43,442 SF |
| Northlake | $264 | 32,233 SF |
| Franklin Park | $145 | 114,183 SF |
| River Grove | $160 | 13,571 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Park | 21,801 | 7,236 | 37 | $59,884 | 3 | 3,785 | -6% |
| Stone Park | 3,979 | 1,111 | 35 | $68,038 | 4 | 566 | -7% |
| Northlake | 13,580 | 4,314 | 41 | $67,732 | 3 | 1,308 | -2% |
| Franklin Park | 18,070 | 6,113 | 41 | $72,112 | 3 | 1,800 | -3% |
| River Grove | 10,707 | 4,271 | 42 | $66,208 | 3 | 1,804 | -2% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park
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Is Melrose Park a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Melrose Park. 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 Melrose Park?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Melrose Park. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Melrose Park compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Melrose Park. 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 Melrose Park acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Melrose Park, 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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