Ruston, LA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$256 Avg asking sale price
$23 Avg asking lease rate
555,063 SF Avg unit lease size
46,414 SF Avg building size for sale
6.75% Average cap rate

Ruston's Demographic Profile

Ruston has 8,449 households and a median income of $34,666, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 21,948
# Households 8,449
Median age 28
Median household income $34,666
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,316
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ruston $344 4,569 SF 7.00%
West Monroe $109 22,983 SF 7.92%
Monroe $109 22,983 SF 7.92%
Minden $433 3,841 SF 6.50%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Ruston $466 3,750 SF
Simsboro $578 3,808 SF
Eros $126 10,500 SF
Arcadia $268 7,665 SF
Jonesboro $631 2,752 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Monroe $52 17,579 SF 8.01%
Monroe $52 17,579 SF 8.01%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Ruston

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

Cooktown Lot

Ruston, LA 71270

  • 0.79 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $350,000
For Sale

SouthStar Urgent Care - Shreveport (Ruston)

Ruston, LA 71270

  • 3,750 SF Retail Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $1,746,000
For Sale

711 S Vienna St

Ruston, LA 71270

  • 2.20 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $350,000
For Sale

interstate industrial building

Ruston, LA 71270

  • 4,000 SF Flex Building
  • $850,000
For Sale

100 S Trenton St

Ruston, LA 71270

  • 16,500 SF Retail Building
  • $695,000
For Sale

Mays Street Property

Ruston, LA 71270

  • 1,000 SF Flex Building
  • $900,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size 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 Ruston pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Ruston $256 46,414 SF
Grambling $213 51,698 SF
Simsboro $578 3,808 SF
Hodge $148 24,393 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Ruston 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 Ruston or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Ruston 21,948 8,449 28 $34,666 2 5,316 -1%
Grambling 4,989 1,170 25 $25,896 2 666 -1%
Dubach 716 319 38 $34,285 2 122 -7%

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

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

Ruston 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 Ruston?

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

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

How does Ruston compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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