Middletown, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$218 Avg asking sale price
$14 Avg asking lease rate
10,703 SF Avg unit lease size
6,888 SF Avg building size for sale
7.74% Average cap rate

Middletown's Demographic Profile

Middletown has 19,901 households and a median income of $77,243, 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 46,693
# Households 19,901
Median age 39
Median household income $77,243
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,526
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Middletown $201 6,519 SF 9.09%
Cromwell $189 7,927 SF 9.09%
Portland $197 6,808 SF 6.90%
Berlin $226 7,259 SF 7.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Middletown $196 6,472 SF 10.91%
Cromwell $94 34,339 SF 10.91%
East Berlin $148 7,760 SF 8.27%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Middletown $167 9,628 SF
Middlefield $166 7,814 SF
Cromwell $86 11,569 SF
Portland $101 10,579 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Middletown

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

Berlin Commerce Park

Berlin, CT 06037

  • 80,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $299,700
For Sale

109 Broad St

Middletown, CT 06457

  • 3,874 SF Office Building
  • $699,000
For Sale

Permitted Land-Recreational Sports Facility

Middletown, CT 06457

  • 5.70 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,700,000
For Sale

942 Washington St

Middletown, CT 06457

  • 2,048 SF Retail Building
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

47 Billard St

Meriden, CT 06451

  • 35,000 SF Industrial Building
  • 9.31% Cap Rate
  • $2,100,000
For Sale

7 Progress Dr

Cromwell, CT 06416

  • 7,760 SF Industrial Building
  • 8.27% Cap Rate
  • $1,150,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Middletown $218 6,888 SF
Middlefield $211 66,856 SF
Cromwell $134 21,086 SF
Portland $195 10,354 SF
East Berlin $148 7,760 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Middletown 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 Middletown or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Middletown 46,693 19,901 39 $77,243 2 9,526 -1%
Middlefield 4,133 1,721 50 $94,283 2 248 -1%
Portland 9,233 3,790 45 $116,036 2 746 -1%
East Berlin 1,146 503 48 $93,323 2 98 -2%

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

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

Middletown 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 Middletown?

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

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

How does Middletown compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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