Rochester, NH
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$219 Avg asking sale price
$16 Avg asking lease rate
35,841 SF Avg unit lease size
11,735 SF Avg building size for sale
7.50% Average cap rate

Rochester's Demographic Profile

Rochester has 14,464 households and a median income of $84,137, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 33,995
# Households 14,464
Median age 43
Median household income $84,137
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,976
5-year population change +5%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Rochester $116 22,560 SF
Farmington $18 60,113 SF
Somersworth $171 13,127 SF
Barrington $225 2,264 SF
Lebanon $57 15,000 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Rochester

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

28 Baldwin Dr

Barrington, NH 03825

  • 4.80 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,800,000
For Sale

555 Calef Highway

Barrington, NH 03825

  • 8.04 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $699,900
For Sale

438 Gonic Rd

Rochester, NH 03839

  • 2,264 SF Retail Building
  • $925,000
For Sale

471 Route 11

Farmington, NH 03835

  • 60,113 SF Retail Building
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

Income-Producing Redevelopment Site

Rochester, NH

  • $1,895,000
For Sale

223 High St

Somersworth, NH 03878

  • 3,915 SF Multifamily
  • $750,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Rochester $219 11,735 SF
Farmington $18 60,113 SF
Somersworth $153 8,101 SF
Barrington $156 72,739 SF
Lebanon $57 15,000 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Rochester 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 Rochester or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Rochester 33,995 14,464 43 $84,137 2 4,976 5%
Farmington 6,846 2,767 44 $82,152 2 728 4%
Somersworth 12,541 5,372 40 $85,716 2 2,349 5%
Barrington 9,660 3,619 42 $114,790 3 403 4%
Lebanon 6,377 2,387 42 $94,775 3 296 3%

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

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

Rochester 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 Rochester?

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

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

How does Rochester compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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