Saint Charles, MO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$226 Avg asking sale price
$18 Avg asking lease rate
20,147 SF Avg unit lease size
15,212 SF Avg building size for sale
6.79% Average cap rate

Saint Charles's Demographic Profile

Saint Charles has 31,422 households and a median income of $78,238, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +6% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 74,004
# Households 31,422
Median age 40
Median household income $78,238
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 11,129
5-year population change +6%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Earth City $68 196,811 SF 6.80%
Saint Peters $260 27,766 SF 7.50%
Bridgeton $72 126,229 SF 6.80%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Saint Charles $173 15,363 SF 6.65%
Harvester $100 20,909 SF 6.65%
Saint Peters $100 31,032 SF 6.65%
Bridgeton $166 28,043 SF 8.85%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Saint Charles $186 15,845 SF
Harvester $232 29,852 SF
Saint Peters $232 23,889 SF
Bridgeton $247 4,937 SF
Maryland Heights $298 7,172 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

920-926 Hemsath Rd

Saint Charles, MO 63303

  • 6,263 SF Industrial Building
  • $845,000
For Sale

3710 Elm St

Saint Charles, MO 63301

  • 2,468 SF Retail Building
  • 7.50% Cap Rate
  • $1,512,000
For Sale

Lot 18

Saint Charles, MO 63301

  • 5.72 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $1,120,647
For Sale

1126 N 2nd St

Saint Charles, MO 63301

  • 2,969 SF Retail Building
  • $329,000
For Sale

3660 W Clay St

Saint Charles, MO 63301

  • 8,884 SF Office Building
  • $1,350,000
For Sale

13824 Missouri Bottom Rd

Bridgeton, MO 63044

  • 8.50 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,200,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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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 $226 15,212 SF
Earth City $91 133,075 SF
Harvester $238 14,322 SF
Saint Peters $232 22,641 SF
Bridgeton $303 46,106 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 74,004 31,422 40 $78,238 2 11,129 6%
Harvester 47,514 20,235 42 $90,262 2 6,034 4%
Saint Peters 60,513 24,370 43 $87,956 2 5,155 5%
Bridgeton 11,588 4,605 42 $65,259 2 1,579 -1%

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

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