Saint Charles, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Saint Charles's Demographic Profile

Saint Charles has 13,017 households and a median income of $110,520, 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 33,101
# Households 13,017
Median age 43
Median household income $110,520
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,038
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Saint Charles $171 9,928 SF 7.36%
South Elgin $216 2,563 SF 10.00%
Geneva $180 18,330 SF 7.36%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Saint Charles $268 6,966 SF
St Charles $245 8,178 SF
Campton Hills $263 5,703 SF
South Elgin $277 5,045 SF
Geneva $208 39,643 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Saint Charles

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

Salerno's on the Fox

St Charles, IL 60174

  • 6,258 SF Retail Building
  • $2,750,000
For Sale

942 E State St

Geneva, IL 60134

  • 4,022 SF Office Building
  • $680,000
For Sale

2580 E Main St

St Charles, IL 60174

  • 16,680 SF Retail Building
  • $3,000,000
For Sale

2210 Dean St, Unit N-1

Saint Charles, IL 60175

  • 7,583 SF Office Building
  • $135,000
For Sale

22 W State St

Geneva, IL 60134

  • 3,300 SF Office Building
  • $725,000
For Sale

Car Dealership & Service Center

St Charles, IL 60174

  • 13,000 SF Retail Building
  • $4,800,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Saint Charles $220 14,536 SF
St Charles $224 10,297 SF
Campton Hills $249 6,352 SF
South Elgin $175 13,483 SF
Geneva $176 596,552 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Saint Charles 33,101 13,017 43 $110,520 2 4,038 -1%
South Elgin 25,304 8,580 39 $114,292 3 1,601 1%

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

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

Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles?

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

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

How does Saint Charles compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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