Monroe, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$215 Avg asking sale price
$460 Avg asking lease rate
41,424 SF Avg unit lease size
13,353 SF Avg building size for sale
7.15% Average cap rate

Monroe's Demographic Profile

Monroe has 6,546 households and a median income of $133,584, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 18,559
# Households 6,546
Median age 45
Median household income $133,584
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 556
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Monroe $126 6,894 SF 8.47%
Sandy Hook $162 37,658 SF 9.00%
Newtown $115 37,658 SF 9.00%
Shelton $266 22,433 SF 7.97%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Monroe $132 41,470 SF 8.47%
Sandy Hook $184 56,151 SF 10.13%
Newtown $131 56,151 SF 10.13%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Monroe $396 7,971 SF
Sandy Hook $111 15,514 SF
Newtown $111 15,514 SF
Shelton $462 9,006 SF
Trumbull $412 5,906 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Oxford $190 208,467 SF 6.00%
Stratford $201 75,425 SF 7.79%
Bridgeport $249 37,012 SF 7.79%
Beacon Falls $190 208,467 SF 6.00%
Fairfield $183 14,462 SF 7.41%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Monroe

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

909 Main St

Monroe, CT 06468

  • 2.90 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,150,000
For Sale

324 Elm St

Monroe, CT 06468

  • 26,345 SF Office Building
  • $85,000
For Sale

115 Huntingtown Rd

Newtown, CT 06470

  • 11,427 SF Specialty
  • $1,700,000
For Sale

Professional Office - Near Rte 25/Main St

Monroe, CT 06468

  • 12,000 SF Office Building
  • $239,900
For Sale

and 120 Technology Dr, Trumbull - 5.82 Acres

Monroe, CT 06468

  • 5.82 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $2,995,000
For Sale

Vacant Land

Newtown, CT 06470

  • 2.11 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $795,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Monroe $215 13,353 SF
Sandy Hook $110 53,819 SF
Newtown $114 49,109 SF
Shelton $261 21,005 SF
Trumbull $208 16,198 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Monroe 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 Monroe or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Sandy Hook 11,051 4,006 45 $135,830 3 384 1%
Newtown 28,168 10,034 46 $137,943 3 1,139 1%

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

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

Monroe 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 Monroe?

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

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

How does Monroe compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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