Riverhead, NY
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Riverhead's Demographic Profile

Riverhead has 5,499 households and a median income of $63,420, 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 15,473
# Households 5,499
Median age 42
Median household income $63,420
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,436
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Riverhead $659 81,626 SF 5.45%
Calverton $93 349,468 SF 5.45%
Westhampton $406 13,000 SF 4.94%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Riverhead $467 10,943 SF
Aquebogue $459 12,068 SF
Jamesport $459 12,068 SF
Baiting Hollow $323 12,400 SF
Calverton $570 4,750 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Riverhead $352 4,261 SF 7.21%
Long Island $573 15,401 SF 9.64%
Branford $260 7,237 SF 7.76%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Riverhead

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

1213 Pulaski Street, Riverhead, NY 11901

Riverhead, NY 11901

  • 35.11 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,495,000
For Sale

944 E Main St

Riverhead, NY 11901

  • 1,476 SF Retail Building
  • $1,650,000
For Sale

E Main Street Portfolio

Riverhead, NY

  • $5,240,000
For Sale

792 Harrison Ave

Riverhead, NY 11901

  • 20,000 SF Office Building
  • 8.21% Cap Rate
  • $7,200,000
For Sale

616 Roanoke Ave

Riverhead, NY 11901

  • 2,684 SF Office Building
  • $650,000
For Sale

518 E Main St

Riverhead, NY 11901

  • 16,460 SF Office Building
  • $5,250,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Riverhead $436 16,525 SF
Aquebogue $474 9,252 SF
Flanders $522 7,847 SF
Jamesport $474 11,223 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Riverhead 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 Riverhead or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Aquebogue 2,161 806 47 $134,946 3 122 -6%
Flanders 5,490 1,602 36 $90,944 3 540 1%
Jamesport 1,218 509 55 $95,192 2 85 -10%

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

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

Riverhead 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 Riverhead?

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

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

How does Riverhead compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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