Plainsboro, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$331 per SF Avg asking sale price
$27 per SF Avg asking lease rate
9,672 SF Avg unit lease size
23,012 SF Avg building size for sale
6.32% Average cap rate

Plainsboro's Demographic Profile

Plainsboro has 3,914 households and a median income of $132,143, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 10,430
# Households 3,914
Median age 45
Median household income $132,143
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,297
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Plainsboro $232 24,308 SF 6.57%
West Windsor $231 20,240 SF 6.07%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Plainsboro $268 6,656 SF
Cranbury $305 3,188 SF
West Windsor $269 5,660 SF
Kingston $265 3,024 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lawrence $279 31,957 SF 8.08%
Franklin Township $265 33,921 SF 9.00%
North Brunswick $248 22,125 SF 7.20%
Hamilton $224 13,400 SF 8.13%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Plainsboro

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

Renovated Value-Add Office Opportunity

Princeton, NJ

  • Office Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

Princeton Officepark

Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

  • 9,616 SF Office Building
  • $2,399,000
For Sale

15 Roszel Rd

West Windsor, NJ 08540

  • 48,000 SF Office Building
  • $3,550,000
For Sale

Khosla Princeton Property

Princeton, NJ 08540

  • 72,000 SF Office Building
  • $350,000
For Sale

372 Princeton Hightstown Rd

West Windsor Township, NJ 08550

  • 11.04 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,700,000
For Sale

3 Mapleton Rd

Princeton, NJ 08540

  • 5,385 SF Office Building
  • $1,899,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Plainsboro $331 23,012 SF
Cranbury $514 60,436 SF
Princeton Junction $233 30,834 SF
West Windsor $336 18,971 SF
Kingston $1,140 2,254 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Plainsboro 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 Plainsboro or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Plainsboro 10,430 3,914 45 $132,143 3 1,297 2%
Cranbury 4,302 1,484 49 $176,915 3 207 3%
Princeton Junction 2,390 887 44 $187,499 3 286 -1%
West Windsor 28,978 10,252 43 $177,621 3 3,292 -1%
Kingston 1,598 638 45 $87,083 2 290 -2%

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

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

Plainsboro 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 Plainsboro?

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

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

How does Plainsboro compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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