Pawtucket, RI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$149 per SF Avg asking sale price
$13 per SF Avg asking lease rate
17,954 SF Avg unit lease size
40,339 SF Avg building size for sale
7.96% Average cap rate

Pawtucket's Demographic Profile

Pawtucket has 30,632 households and a median income of $60,389, 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 73,727
# Households 30,632
Median age 39
Median household income $60,389
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 17,522
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pawtucket $122 37,903 SF 10.83%
Providence $163 29,289 SF 10.83%
Lincoln $196 17,130 SF 8.78%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pawtucket $76 46,134 SF 10.83%
North Providence $114 7,364 SF 8.05%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Pawtucket $295 35,685 SF
Seekonk $257 12,673 SF
North Providence $198 6,796 SF
Providence $304 45,440 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pawtucket $199 29,127 SF 7.58%
Seekonk $327 2,672 SF 6.00%
North Providence $153 11,972 SF 7.88%
Providence $300 32,416 SF 10.10%
Lincoln $214 11,367 SF 7.44%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Pawtucket

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

535 Pawtucket Ave

Pawtucket, RI 02860

  • 115,034 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,250,000
For Sale

5 Units in Pawtucket

Pawtucket, RI 02860

  • 4,291 SF Multifamily
  • 7.58% Cap Rate
  • $910,000
For Sale

207-209 Cross St

Central Falls, RI 02863

  • 3,570 SF Multifamily
  • 7.44% Cap Rate
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

333 School St

Pawtucket, RI 02860

  • 44,909 SF Office Building
  • 8.20% Cap Rate
  • $95,000 - $200,000
For Sale

1099 Charles St

North Providence, RI 02904

  • 2,760 SF Retail Building
  • $499,900
For Sale

0 Littlefield Street

Pawtucket, RI 02861

  • 0.57 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $799,900

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Pawtucket $149 40,339 SF
Central Falls $182 67,925 SF
Rumford $60 50,152 SF
Seekonk $223 20,667 SF
North Providence $166 7,578 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Pawtucket 73,727 30,632 39 $60,389 2 17,522 -1%
Central Falls 19,754 6,686 34 $43,227 3 5,359 -4%

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

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

Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket?

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

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

How does Pawtucket compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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