Roxbury, MA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$714 Avg asking sale price
$32 Avg asking lease rate
72,878 SF Avg unit lease size
16,866 SF Avg building size for sale
6.70% Average cap rate

Roxbury's Demographic Profile

Roxbury has 30,372 households and a median income of $55,483, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 74,706
# Households 30,372
Median age 35
Median household income $55,483
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 23,494
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Boston $581 5,598 SF 7.18%
Jamaica Plain $526 10,044 SF 7.18%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Roxbury $653 6,821 SF
Dorchester Center $272 732 SF
Boston $640 6,943 SF
Jamaica Plain $570 9,187 SF
South Boston $692 2,300 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Roxbury $773 14,449 SF 6.68%
Boston $706 8,903 SF 7.75%
Jamaica Plain $440 11,645 SF 6.68%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Roxbury

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

Laconia Lofts

Boston, MA 02118

  • 167,130 SF Multifamily
  • $900,000
For Sale

241-243 E St

Boston, MA 02127

  • 4,706 SF Multifamily
  • $3,400,000
For Sale

1176 Massachusetts Ave

Dorchester, MA 02125

  • 4,000 SF Flex Building
  • $3,250,000
For Sale

384 Warren Street

Roxbury, MA 02119

  • 30,500 SF Retail Building
  • 7.50% Cap Rate
  • $8,114,330
For Sale

1269 Massachusetts Ave

Dorchester, MA 02125

  • 2,640 SF Retail Building
  • 7.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,600,000
For Sale

Harrison Lofts

Boston, MA 02118

  • 5,766 SF Retail Building
  • $2,200,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Roxbury $714 16,866 SF
Dorchester Center $272 732 SF
Boston $643 10,408 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Roxbury

For Sale

Laconia Lofts

Boston, MA 02118

  • 167,130 SF Multifamily
  • $900,000
For Sale

251 Shawmut Ave

Boston, MA 02118

  • 6,708 SF Multifamily
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

197 Green St

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

  • 20,480 SF Multifamily
  • 6.68% Cap Rate
  • $10,350,000
For Sale

262-264 W Broadway

South Boston, MA 02127

  • 6,774 SF Multifamily
  • $3,995,000
For Sale

Trimount Place

South Boston, MA 02127

  • 79,067 SF Multifamily
  • $825,000 - $2,600,000
For Sale

114-120 Brookside Ave

Boston, MA 02130

  • 24,000 SF Multifamily
  • $1,050,000
For Sale

The Melnea

Boston, MA 02119

  • 50,000 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Arlington & Cortes

Boston, MA

  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Roxbury 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 Roxbury or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Roxbury 74,706 30,372 35 $55,483 2 23,494 -4%
Roxbury Crossing 16,822 5,415 27 $55,063 2 4,901 -4%
Mission Hill 17,417 6,667 29 $56,834 2 5,978 -5%
Boston 639,172 264,078 35 $84,197 2 182,169 -5%

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

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

Roxbury 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 Roxbury?

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

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

How does Roxbury compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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