Princeton, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$386 Avg asking sale price
$28 Avg asking lease rate
16,499 SF Avg unit lease size
20,866 SF Avg building size for sale
6.29% Average cap rate

Princeton's Demographic Profile

Princeton has 10,207 households and a median income of $163,678, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 28,012
# Households 10,207
Median age 39
Median household income $163,678
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,303
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Princeton $273 19,593 SF 8.17%
Princeton Township $386 14,532 SF 8.17%
Montgomery $295 62,991 SF 8.17%
Plainsboro $252 15,973 SF 6.57%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Princeton $232 6,663 SF
Princeton Township $304 3,502 SF
Skillman $298 8,200 SF
Kingston $265 3,024 SF
Montgomery $254 7,175 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Princeton

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

947 Route 206

Princeton, NJ 08540

  • 10,301 SF Office Building
  • 8.17% Cap Rate
  • $2,000,000
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

32 Jefferson Plz

Princeton, NJ 08540

  • 2,000 SF Office Building
  • $499,000
For Sale

728 Bunn Dr

Princeton, NJ 08540

  • 67,000 SF Health Care Building
  • $15,075,000
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 Princeton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Princeton $386 20,866 SF
Princeton Township $331 16,021 SF
Rocky Hill $2,015 1,484 SF
Skillman $326 186,747 SF
Kingston $1,140 2,254 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Princeton 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 Princeton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Princeton 28,012 10,207 39 $163,678 3 4,303 1%
Princeton Township 52,139 19,102 42 $157,002 3 7,027 1%
Rocky Hill 586 218 43 $141,666 3 51 -8%
Kingston 1,598 638 45 $87,083 2 290 -2%

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

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

Princeton 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 Princeton?

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

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

How does Princeton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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