Orange, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Orange's Demographic Profile

Orange has 5,492 households and a median income of $128,504, 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 14,728
# Households 5,492
Median age 47
Median household income $128,504
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 809
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Orange $154 23,316 SF 7.09%
West Haven $181 3,823 SF 9.33%
Milford $177 18,050 SF 7.09%
Shelton $251 25,430 SF 7.09%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Derby $115 11,186 SF 3.94%
Ansonia $129 25,573 SF 3.94%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Orange $399 4,934 SF
West Haven $514 3,585 SF
Milford $280 13,664 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Haven $259 12,147 SF 8.35%
New Haven $194 13,347 SF 9.45%
Stratford $201 75,425 SF 7.79%
East Haven $240 10,608 SF 8.36%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Orange

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

439 Derby Ave

West Haven, CT 06516

  • 5,000 SF Retail Building
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

655 Saw Mill Rd

West Haven, CT 06516

  • 3,294 SF Office Building
  • $229,900
For Sale

2 Ivy Brook Rd

Shelton, CT 06484

  • 40,000 SF Office Building
  • 7.09% Cap Rate
  • $7,900,000
For Sale

484 Boston Post Rd

Orange, CT 06477

  • 9,880 SF Retail Building
  • $1,850,000
For Sale

91 Boston Post Rd

Orange, CT 06477

  • 2,000 SF Retail Building
  • $1,750,000
For Sale

40-42 Gilbert St

Derby, CT 06418

  • 1,968 SF Industrial Building
  • $279,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Orange $311 15,519 SF
West Haven $291 10,657 SF
Milford $305 15,657 SF
Derby $134 32,225 SF
Ansonia $188 52,894 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Orange 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 Orange or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Orange 14,728 5,492 47 $128,504 3 809 1%
West Haven 52,380 19,928 38 $70,269 2 9,189 -2%
Milford 54,477 23,317 46 $102,802 2 6,081 1%
Derby 12,347 5,376 42 $63,426 2 2,283 -1%
Ansonia 18,271 7,281 40 $64,404 3 3,219 -1%

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

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

Orange 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 Orange?

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

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

How does Orange compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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