Rochester, NY
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$174 Avg asking sale price
$15 Avg asking lease rate
23,397 SF Avg unit lease size
24,751 SF Avg building size for sale
8.52% Average cap rate

Rochester's Demographic Profile

Rochester has 88,747 households and a median income of $43,051, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 200,496
# Households 88,747
Median age 35
Median household income $43,051
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 59,876
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Rochester $139 22,326 SF 8.20%
Gates $139 16,848 SF 8.20%
Brighton $207 31,984 SF 8.20%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Rochester $77 54,647 SF 9.00%
Gates $75 38,365 SF 9.00%
Brighton $102 32,584 SF 7.24%
Greece $66 45,489 SF 9.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Rochester $241 15,550 SF
Gates $279 18,484 SF
Irondequoit $313 10,345 SF
Brighton $228 20,891 SF
Greece $353 18,696 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Rochester $107 28,017 SF 17.32%
Gates $96 22,162 SF 17.32%
Irondequoit $98 68,283 SF 9.10%
Greece $115 22,485 SF 17.32%

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

383 Park Ave

Rochester, NY 14607

  • 3,273 SF Office Building
  • $699,000
For Sale

773 E Main St

Rochester, NY 14605

  • 1,920 SF Retail Building
  • 8.12% Cap Rate
  • $375,000
For Sale

Prime Time Sound

Webster, NY 14580

  • 7,950 SF Retail Building
  • $749,900
For Sale

1056 Dewey Ave

Rochester, NY 14613

  • 8,692 SF Multifamily
  • 17.32% Cap Rate
  • $825,000
For Sale

3811 Dewey Ave

Greece, NY 14616

  • 1,376 SF Retail Building
  • $425,000
For Sale

200 International Blvd

Rochester, NY 14624

  • 11.07 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $1,250,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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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 $174 24,885 SF
Gates $155 23,220 SF
Irondequoit $300 21,630 SF
Brighton $197 23,171 SF
Greece $194 22,864 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Rochester

For Sale

300 Alexander

Rochester, NY 14607

  • 62,560 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

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 200,496 88,747 35 $43,051 2 59,876 -2%
Gates 14,225 6,371 44 $67,766 2 2,040 -2%
Irondequoit 50,724 22,182 44 $69,845 2 5,228 -1%
Brighton 37,270 16,336 40 $75,384 2 7,552 -1%
Greece 13,867 6,197 44 $69,795 2 1,890 -2%

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