For Sale
New Brunswick, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$320
Avg asking sale price
$23
Avg asking lease rate
15,656 SF
Avg unit lease size
28,287 SF
Avg building size for sale
5.33%
Average cap rate
New Brunswick's Demographic Profile
New Brunswick has 15,534 households and a median income of $46,676, 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 | 53,845 |
| # Households | 15,534 |
| Median age | 28 |
| Median household income | $46,676 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 12,874 |
| 5-year population change | -1% |
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| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | $450 | 20,474 SF |
| Highland Park | $513 | 8,964 SF |
| Milltown | $416 | 7,537 SF |
| North Brunswick | $487 | 3,306 SF |
| East Brunswick | $396 | 5,825 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | $324 | 32,437 SF | 4.66% |
| North Brunswick | $293 | 35,200 SF | 4.66% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in New Brunswick
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 New Brunswick pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | $320 | 28,287 SF |
| Highland Park | $511 | 6,482 SF |
| Milltown | $295 | 51,269 SF |
| North Brunswick | $253 | 32,670 SF |
| East Brunswick | $272 | 29,779 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places New Brunswick 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 Brunswick or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | 53,845 | 15,534 | 28 | $46,676 | 3 | 12,874 | -1% |
| Highland Park | 15,050 | 6,238 | 37 | $91,030 | 2 | 3,718 | -1% |
| Milltown | 6,803 | 2,511 | 43 | $115,145 | 3 | 418 | -1% |
| North Brunswick | 43,965 | 15,091 | 39 | $107,581 | 3 | 6,875 | -1% |
| East Brunswick | 49,785 | 17,286 | 44 | $128,694 | 3 | 3,441 | -1% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick
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Is New Brunswick a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
New Brunswick 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 Brunswick?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in New Brunswick. 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 Brunswick?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for New Brunswick. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does New Brunswick compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to New Brunswick. 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 Brunswick acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in New Brunswick, 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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