Middlesex, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$253 Avg asking sale price
$202 Avg asking lease rate
25,294 SF Avg unit lease size
14,703 SF Avg building size for sale
6.63% Average cap rate

Middlesex's Demographic Profile

Middlesex has 4,954 households and a median income of $90,897, 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 13,701
# Households 4,954
Median age 42
Median household income $90,897
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,484
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Middlesex $215 3,550 SF 5.98%
Bound Brook $194 7,200 SF 5.98%
South Bound Brook $274 7,200 SF 5.98%
Piscataway $284 20,865 SF 5.09%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Middlesex $298 24,946 SF 7.50%
Bound Brook $239 9,237 SF 7.08%
South Bound Brook $234 14,509 SF 7.08%
Piscataway $257 35,945 SF 6.46%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Middlesex $314 6,673 SF
Dunellen $289 9,000 SF
Bound Brook $238 5,583 SF
South Bound Brook $244 5,749 SF
Piscataway $337 22,198 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
North Plainfield $328 11,525 SF 6.57%
Plainfield $328 11,525 SF 6.57%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Middlesex

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

Talmadge Ave Redevelopment Lot

Bound Brook, NJ

  • Lots
  • $2,000,000
For Sale

Bound Brook Portfolio

Bound Brook, NJ

  • Industrial Building
  • $2,900,000
For Sale

21 W Main St

Bound Brook, NJ 08805

  • 3,000 SF Retail Building
  • $750,000
For Sale

North Plainfield & Middlesex - 11 Units

  • 6.57% Cap Rate
  • $2,800,000
For Sale

Building 3

Piscataway, NJ 08854

  • 10,000 SF Office Building
  • $625,000
For Sale

Plaqueco

Green Brook, NJ 08812

  • 30,345 SF Industrial Building
  • $4,950,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Middlesex $253 15,264 SF
Dunellen $276 5,400 SF
Bound Brook $239 7,707 SF
South Bound Brook $223 12,632 SF
Piscataway $312 23,669 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Middlesex 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 Middlesex or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Middlesex 13,701 4,954 42 $90,897 3 1,484 -3%
Dunellen 6,909 2,361 39 $87,408 3 884 -3%
Bound Brook 10,833 3,791 39 $71,544 3 2,245 -3%
South Bound Brook 4,519 1,718 41 $87,842 3 739 -2%

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

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

Middlesex 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 Middlesex?

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

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

How does Middlesex compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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