North Plainfield, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$254 Avg asking sale price
$126 Avg asking lease rate
18,297 SF Avg unit lease size
11,881 SF Avg building size for sale
6.43% Average cap rate

North Plainfield's Demographic Profile

North Plainfield has 6,980 households and a median income of $76,434, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 20,607
# Households 6,980
Median age 39
Median household income $76,434
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,332
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Plainfield $229 8,915 SF 9.14%
Fanwood $297 5,892 SF 9.14%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Plainfield $373 10,763 SF 9.14%
Fanwood $634 3,735 SF 9.14%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
North Plainfield $169 16,380 SF
Plainfield $655 6,406 SF
Watchung $321 14,230 SF
Green Brook $290 16,871 SF
Dunellen $289 9,000 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
North Plainfield $328 11,525 SF 6.57%
Plainfield $328 11,525 SF 6.57%

Commercial Properties For Sale in North Plainfield

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

1590 E 2nd St

Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

  • 4,800 SF Office Building
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

North Plainfield & Middlesex - 11 Units

  • 6.57% Cap Rate
  • $2,800,000
For Sale

700 Park Ave

Plainfield, NJ 07060

  • 21,000 SF Office Building
  • $1,850,000
For Sale

194-200 Somerset Street

North Plainfield, NJ 07060

  • 5,788 SF Multifamily
  • 6.14% Cap Rate
  • $2,000,000
For Sale

1340 W Front St

Plainfield, NJ 07063

  • 20,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,750,000
For Sale

968 Somerset St

Watchung, NJ 07069

  • 4,720 SF Office Building
  • $799,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
North Plainfield $254 11,881 SF
Plainfield $416 9,411 SF
Watchung $282 8,707 SF
Green Brook $240 12,823 SF
Dunellen $389 5,400 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in North Plainfield

For Sale

Prime South Apartments

Plainfield, NJ 07062

  • 23,351 SF Multifamily
  • $8,665,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
North Plainfield 20,607 6,980 39 $76,434 3 3,332 -3%
Plainfield 53,604 16,038 36 $67,224 3 8,652 -2%
Watchung 6,955 2,352 47 $149,382 3 420 2%
Green Brook 7,203 2,405 45 $190,272 3 287 -1%
Dunellen 6,909 2,361 39 $87,408 3 884 -3%

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

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

North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield?

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

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

How does North Plainfield compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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