New Britain, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

New Britain's Demographic Profile

New Britain has 27,926 households and a median income of $52,087, 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 71,775
# Households 27,926
Median age 36
Median household income $52,087
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 17,104
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
New Britain $101 30,339 SF 7.50%
Kensington $226 7,259 SF 7.00%
Farmington $176 10,276 SF 6.63%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
New Britain $110 49,811 SF 6.29%
Newington $169 34,906 SF 6.29%
Plainville $91 24,280 SF 7.83%
Kensington $216 1,756 SF 8.27%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
New Britain $228 16,856 SF
Newington $125 21,187 SF
Plainville $123 14,747 SF
Kensington $275 16,693 SF
Farmington $161 10,856 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
New Britain $144 47,891 SF 8.17%
Berlin $177 20,401 SF 8.17%
West Hartford $114 32,855 SF 12.64%
Wethersfield $121 12,858 SF 9.06%

Commercial Properties For Sale in New Britain

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

Double-Digit Cap Rate Expected

New Britain, CT

  • Auction Sale
For Sale

68 Booth St

New Britain, CT 06053

  • 7,128 SF Multifamily
  • 5.74% Cap Rate
  • $650,000
For Sale

Stanley and North st

New Britain, CT 06051

  • 12,964 SF Multifamily
  • 7.09% Cap Rate
  • $1,825,000
For Sale

The RAO Building

New Britain, CT 06051

  • 20,908 SF Multifamily
  • 7.24% Cap Rate
  • $3,475,000
For Sale

Glen Street Collection

New Britain, CT

  • 7.59% Cap Rate
  • $5,495,000
For Sale

445-451 Columbus Blvd

New Britain, CT 06051

  • 5,933 SF Multifamily
  • $999,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
New Britain $159 54,208 SF
Newington $127 52,562 SF
Plainville $116 20,919 SF
Kensington $303 4,642 SF
Farmington $157 18,811 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in New Britain

For Sale

Stanley and North st

New Britain, CT 06051

  • 12,964 SF Multifamily
  • 7.09% Cap Rate
  • $1,825,000
For Sale

The RAO Building

New Britain, CT 06051

  • 20,908 SF Multifamily
  • 7.24% Cap Rate
  • $3,475,000
For Sale

Glen Street Collection

New Britain, CT

  • 7.59% Cap Rate
  • $5,495,000
For Sale

57 Whiting St

New Britain, CT 06051

  • 34,868 SF Multifamily
  • 8.17% Cap Rate
  • $3,000,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places New Britain 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 New Britain or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
New Britain 71,775 27,926 36 $52,087 2 17,104 -1%
Newington 29,272 12,169 45 $94,404 2 2,747 -2%
Kensington 8,172 3,392 47 $104,705 2 596 -1%

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

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

New Britain 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 New Britain?

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

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

How does New Britain compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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