Piscataway, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$312 Avg asking sale price
$37 Avg asking lease rate
26,218 SF Avg unit lease size
23,669 SF Avg building size for sale
6.10% Average cap rate

Piscataway's Demographic Profile

Piscataway has 18,508 households and a median income of $114,082, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 58,427
# Households 18,508
Median age 37
Median household income $114,082
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,987
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Piscataway $284 20,865 SF 5.09%
Middlesex $215 3,550 SF 5.98%
South Bound Brook $274 7,200 SF 5.98%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Piscataway $257 35,945 SF 6.46%
Middlesex $211 24,946 SF 7.50%
South Plainfield $224 31,365 SF 6.46%
South Bound Brook $234 14,509 SF 7.08%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Piscataway $337 22,198 SF
Middlesex $314 6,673 SF
South Plainfield $398 6,369 SF
South Bound Brook $244 5,749 SF
Dunellen $289 9,000 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Piscataway

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

Double Digit Cap Expected W/ High Occupancy

Piscataway, NJ 08854

  • 133,608 SF Office Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

North Plainfield & Middlesex - 11 Units

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

Building 3

Piscataway, NJ 08854

  • 10,000 SF Office Building
  • $625,000
For Sale

400 Talmadge Rd

Edison, NJ 08817

  • 3.10 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $5,900,000
For Sale

35 Harrison Ave

Highland Park, NJ 08904

  • 0.76 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $2,100,000
For Sale

1160 Stelton Rd

Piscataway, NJ 08854

  • 1,888 SF Office Building
  • $1,200,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Piscataway $312 23,669 SF
Middlesex $249 15,212 SF
South Plainfield $324 16,052 SF
South Bound Brook $223 12,632 SF
Dunellen $276 5,400 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Piscataway

For Sale

510 Hamilton

Somerset, NJ 08875

  • 89,083 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Piscataway 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 Piscataway or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Middlesex 13,701 4,954 42 $90,897 3 1,484 -3%
South Plainfield 24,324 8,182 42 $121,902 3 1,554 -1%
South Bound Brook 4,519 1,718 41 $87,842 3 739 -2%
Dunellen 6,909 2,361 39 $87,408 3 884 -3%

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

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

Piscataway 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 Piscataway?

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

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

How does Piscataway compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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