Plum, PA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$160 Avg asking sale price
$13 Avg asking lease rate
6,857 SF Avg unit lease size
19,596 SF Avg building size for sale
7.41% Average cap rate

Plum's Demographic Profile

Plum has 10,397 households and a median income of $96,423, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 25,016
# Households 10,397
Median age 45
Median household income $96,423
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,260
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Penn Hills $92 32,797 SF 8.02%
Blawnox $130 62,000 SF 8.02%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Plum $257 9,163 SF
Verona $199 4,710 SF
Springdale $83 1,200 SF
Oakmont $487 4,000 SF
Penn Hills $200 9,258 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Penn Hills $106 14,625 SF 14.04%
Monroeville $211 4,000 SF 9.51%
Turtle Creek $211 4,000 SF 9.51%
East Pittsburgh $114 20,999 SF 14.04%
North Versailles $97 19,336 SF 14.04%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Plum

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

997 Sherosky Way

Springdale, PA 15144

  • 68,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $6,100,000
For Sale

Taylor Building - Multi-Use Property

Cheswick, PA 15024

  • 12,000 SF Office Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

2189 Hulton Road Parcel & Restaurant

Verona, PA

  • 4.62% Cap Rate
  • $1,949,000
For Sale

Valvoline

Cheswick, PA 15024

  • 1,925 SF Retail Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $1,046,153
For Sale

507 Pittsburgh St

Springdale, PA 15144

  • 11,000 SF Health Care Building
  • $900,000
For Sale

Alli-Kiski Professional Building

New Kensington, PA 15068

  • 6,555 SF Office Building
  • 13.91% Cap Rate
  • $275,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Plum $160 19,596 SF
Verona $238 13,855 SF
Springdale $85 29,475 SF
Oakmont $487 4,000 SF
Penn Hills $214 136,514 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Plum 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 Plum or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Plum 25,016 10,397 45 $96,423 2 2,260 -4%
Verona 2,329 1,091 42 $46,127 2 582 -3%
Springdale 3,174 1,499 46 $68,087 2 536 -4%
Oakmont 6,579 3,197 49 $82,643 2 1,301 -2%
Penn Hills 33,122 14,892 46 $61,949 2 4,221 -2%

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

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

Plum 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 Plum?

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

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

How does Plum compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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