Phoenix, AZ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Phoenix's Demographic Profile

Phoenix has 610,614 households and a median income of $70,283, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +7% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 1,674,216
# Households 610,614
Median age 36
Median household income $70,283
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 280,273
5-year population change +7%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Phoenix $364 28,544 SF 8.13%
Glendale $385 19,512 SF 8.20%
Paradise Valley $585 5,853 SF 7.20%
El Mirage $343 31,238 SF 7.50%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Phoenix $323 28,551 SF 8.13%
Glendale $312 59,903 SF 6.57%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Phoenix $497 13,020 SF
Glendale $621 22,322 SF
Paradise Valley $851 5,736 SF
El Mirage $266 15,812 SF
Sun City $424 12,048 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Phoenix $301 19,903 SF 9.74%
Glendale $352 20,747 SF 6.17%
Peoria $500 10,015 SF 6.17%
Tempe $302 24,182 SF 6.47%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Phoenix

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

Value-Add Medical Office Adjacent to Hospital

Phoenix, AZ 85015

  • 76,288 SF Office Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

17 Commercial Assets

  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Valle View at the Pointe

Phoenix, AZ 85020

  • 4.76 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

George Gervin Prep Academy

Phoenix, AZ 85040

  • 33,334 SF Specialty
  • $13,850,000
For Sale

MID CENTURY MODERN FLAGSHIP RAL

Phoenix, AZ 85014

  • 7,713 SF Health Care Building
  • 13.12% Cap Rate
  • $3,250,000
For Sale

Napa Portfolio

  • Retail Building
  • 6.93% Cap Rate
  • $15,789,854

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Phoenix $396 25,628 SF
Glendale $436 37,748 SF
Paradise Valley $637 5,584 SF
Youngtown $235 7,052 SF
El Mirage $293 110,067 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Phoenix

For Sale

The Mark

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

  • 123,407 SF Multifamily
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

Tapestry on Central

Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • 392,000 SF Multifamily
  • $375,000
For Sale

Tapestry on Central

Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • 392,000 SF Multifamily
  • 6.65% Cap Rate
  • $1,050,000
For Sale

Orpheum Lofts

Phoenix, AZ 85003

  • 137,000 SF Multifamily
  • $750,000
For Sale

Alba Residences

Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • 186,369 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Phoenix 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 Phoenix or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Phoenix 1,674,216 610,614 36 $70,283 3 280,273 7%
Glendale 257,237 89,166 35 $64,916 3 40,273 7%
Paradise Valley 14,357 5,392 53 $218,050 3 248 10%
Youngtown 7,240 2,709 38 $45,885 3 1,295 7%
El Mirage 34,874 9,938 31 $69,610 3 3,263 6%

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

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

Phoenix 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 Phoenix?

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

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

How does Phoenix compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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