Roselle, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$303 Avg asking sale price
$25 Avg asking lease rate
30,813 SF Avg unit lease size
17,414 SF Avg building size for sale
7.66% Average cap rate

Roselle's Demographic Profile

Roselle has 7,754 households and a median income of $72,902, 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 21,968
# Households 7,754
Median age 40
Median household income $72,902
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,479
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Roselle $348 10,234 SF 13.93%
Linden $395 14,117 SF 7.42%
Rahway $378 7,206 SF 7.42%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Roselle $408 11,193 SF
Roselle Park $269 21,368 SF
Linden $345 11,249 SF
Cranford $449 10,130 SF
Kenilworth $1,360 11,229 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Roselle $272 14,111 SF 6.01%
Linden $275 12,549 SF 6.01%
Cranford $295 19,820 SF 6.01%
Rahway $295 18,357 SF 6.01%
Union $305 8,705 SF 7.49%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Roselle

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

1144 Elizabeth Ave

Elizabeth, NJ 07201

  • 30,510 SF Retail Building
  • $4,399,000
For Sale

260 W Scott Ave

Rahway, NJ 07065

  • 2,029 SF Retail Building
  • $1,975,000
For Sale

1449 Irving St

Rahway, NJ 07065

  • 2,532 SF Retail Building
  • $799,000
For Sale

230 Marion Ave

Linden, NJ 07036

  • 15,300 SF Flex Building
  • $3,500,000
For Sale

411 North Ave

Cranford, NJ 07016

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

1160 E Grand St

Elizabeth, NJ 07201

  • 5,000 SF Retail Building
  • 5.98% Cap Rate
  • $2,350,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Roselle $303 17,414 SF
Roselle Park $257 21,365 SF
Linden $300 26,130 SF
Cranford $332 15,808 SF
Kenilworth $1,360 15,152 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Roselle 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 Roselle or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Roselle 21,968 7,754 40 $72,902 3 3,479 -2%
Linden 41,339 14,726 41 $78,733 3 6,715 -3%
Kenilworth 7,662 2,649 43 $108,505 3 641 -2%

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

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

Roselle 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 Roselle?

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

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

How does Roselle compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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