Newton, MA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$447 Avg asking sale price
$41 Avg asking lease rate
15,270 SF Avg unit lease size
22,893 SF Avg building size for sale
6.99% Average cap rate

Newton's Demographic Profile

Newton has 30,903 households and a median income of $178,784, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 86,796
# Households 30,903
Median age 42
Median household income $178,784
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,530
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Newton $372 9,325 SF 7.23%
Newtonville $388 13,691 SF 7.23%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Newton $651 20,592 SF
Newton Highlands $207 9,595 SF
Waban $207 9,400 SF
Newtonville $936 1,490 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Newton $490 5,745 SF 5.02%
Brookline $1,188 3,816 SF 3.58%
Watertown $507 14,221 SF 5.02%
Brighton $496 9,171 SF 5.02%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Newton

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

Victorian with private entrance office suite

Auburndale, MA 02466

  • 5,822 SF Office Building
  • $2,895,000
For Sale

1003-1009 Chestnut St

Newton, MA 02464

  • 9,400 SF Office Building
  • $1,950,000
For Sale

308 Newton St

Waltham, MA 02453

  • 6,004 SF Multifamily
  • $2,599,999
For Sale

727 Washington St

Newton, MA 02458

  • 0.16 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $1,995,000
For Sale

450 Lexington St

Auburndale, MA 02466

  • 21,350 SF Office Building
  • $729,000
For Sale

15 Spencer St

Newton, MA 02465

  • 9,587 SF Retail Building
  • $3,200,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Newton $447 22,893 SF
Newton Highlands $207 8,683 SF
Waban $207 9,400 SF
Newtonville $698 9,960 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Newton 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 Newton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Newton 86,796 30,903 42 $178,784 3 9,530 -2%
Newton Highlands 6,946 2,621 45 $181,379 3 782 -2%
Newton Center 9,877 3,526 46 $212,990 3 718 -2%
Newtonville 23,878 9,092 41 $150,134 2 3,722 -2%

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

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

Newton 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 Newton?

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

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

How does Newton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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