Rahway, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$295 Avg asking sale price
$69 Avg asking lease rate
25,880 SF Avg unit lease size
20,691 SF Avg building size for sale
6.47% Average cap rate

Rahway's Demographic Profile

Rahway has 11,776 households and a median income of $86,739, 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 30,372
# Households 11,776
Median age 41
Median household income $86,739
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,377
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Rahway $279 7,904 SF 7.42%
Linden $235 17,255 SF 7.42%
Clark $209 13,500 SF 7.42%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Rahway $292 11,797 SF
Avenel $294 21,420 SF
Linden $320 12,069 SF
Clark $365 13,733 SF
Colonia $294 12,210 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Rahway $295 9,478 SF 6.01%
Linden $248 7,499 SF 6.97%
Clark $295 9,478 SF 6.01%
Roselle $248 7,499 SF 6.97%
Cranford $295 17,576 SF 6.01%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Rahway

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

1072 Randolph Ave

Rahway, NJ 07065

  • 14,480 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,950,000
For Sale

411 North Ave

Cranford, NJ 07016

  • 9,703 SF Office Building
  • $2,400,000
For Sale

735 E Hazelwood Ave

Rahway, NJ 07065

  • 0.40 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $859,900
For Sale

1906 E Saint Georges Ave

Linden, NJ 07036

  • 2,325 SF Retail Building
  • $749,998
For Sale

1238 E Saint Georges Ave

Linden, NJ 07036

  • 9,000 SF Retail Building
  • $859,998
For Sale

39 Progress St

Edison, NJ 08820

  • 40,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $10,990,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Rahway $295 20,691 SF
Avenel $506 8,467 SF
Linden $297 26,341 SF
Clark $274 17,348 SF
Colonia $532 6,524 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Rahway 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 Rahway or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Avenel 16,645 5,620 38 $79,624 3 3,086 -1%
Linden 41,339 14,726 41 $78,733 3 6,715 -3%
Colonia 18,505 6,313 44 $117,869 3 704 -1%

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

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

Rahway 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 Rahway?

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

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

How does Rahway compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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