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Philadelphia, PA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$352 per SF
Avg asking sale price
$24 per SF
Avg asking lease rate
19,444 SF
Avg unit lease size
41,089 SF
Avg building size for sale
6.34%
Average cap rate
Philadelphia's Demographic Profile
Philadelphia has 626,456 households and a median income of $54,633, 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 | 1,536,683 |
| # Households | 626,456 |
| Median age | 37 |
| Median household income | $54,633 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 330,225 |
| 5-year population change | -3% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $233 | 70,879 SF | 10.86% |
| Pennsauken | $259 | 49,369 SF | 6.79% |
| Camden | $242 | 7,182 SF | 10.86% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $158 | 70,695 SF | 12.51% |
| Pennsauken | $231 | 82,903 SF | 6.79% |
| Camden | $220 | 88,381 SF | 10.86% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $296 | 13,233 SF |
| Pennsauken | $377 | 15,517 SF |
| Camden | $283 | 11,822 SF |
| Merchantville | $119 | 4,000 SF |
| Bala Cynwyd | $290 | 12,343 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $343 | 22,631 SF | 12.00% |
| Pennsauken | $259 | 15,635 SF | 10.06% |
| Camden | $238 | 10,949 SF | 10.06% |
| Bala Cynwyd | $441 | 30,174 SF | 7.15% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $352 | 41,031 SF |
| Pennsauken | $284 | 46,911 SF |
| Camden | $261 | 30,827 SF |
| Merchantville | $171 | 18,504 SF |
| Bala Cynwyd | $307 | 19,379 SF |
Multifamily Properties For Sale in Philadelphia
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Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1,536,683 | 626,456 | 37 | $54,633 | 2 | 330,225 | -3% |
| Pennsauken | 36,044 | 12,953 | 40 | $77,674 | 3 | 3,895 | -1% |
| Camden | 77,547 | 26,672 | 33 | $33,545 | 3 | 18,046 | 2% |
| Merchantville | 3,692 | 1,509 | 41 | $83,678 | 2 | 621 | -1% |
| Bala Cynwyd | 12,620 | 5,262 | 43 | $132,310 | 2 | 1,482 | 5% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia
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Is Philadelphia a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Philadelphia. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Philadelphia compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Philadelphia, 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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