Saint John, MO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Saint John's Demographic Profile

Saint John has 14,735 households and a median income of $46,680, 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 35,489
# Households 14,735
Median age 39
Median household income $46,680
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,605
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Saint John $142 3,181 SF
Overland $166 3,200 SF
Olivette $166 3,200 SF
University City $167 9,125 SF
Normandy $462 5,146 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Normandy $94 70,000 SF 6.80%
Clayton $259 46,725 SF 6.40%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Saint John

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

1333 Ashby Rd

Saint Louis, MO 63132

  • 3,200 SF Retail Building
  • $530,000
For Sale

8808 Saint Charles Rock Rd

Saint Louis, MO 63114

  • 4,360 SF Retail Building
  • $260,000
For Sale

12 Millpark Ct

Maryland Heights, MO 63043

  • 8,820 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,000,000
For Sale

Environmental Chemical

Overland, MO 63132

  • 3,962 SF Industrial Building
  • $505,000
For Sale

Glideaway Bed Carriage

Saint John, MO 63114

  • 125,714 SF Industrial Building
  • $11,500,000
For Sale

Pro Mold

Olivette, MO 63132

  • 27,159 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,950,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Saint John $145 49,157 SF
Overland $104 30,576 SF
Charlack $84 4,360 SF
Vinita Park $198 2,200 SF
Olivette $100 78,782 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Saint John 35,489 14,735 39 $46,680 2 6,605 -1%
Overland 15,531 6,459 40 $46,956 2 2,433 -2%
Charlack 1,267 549 36 $42,777 2 347 -2%
Vinita Park 1,769 761 38 $38,597 2 425 -1%
Olivette 8,372 3,120 40 $95,715 3 944 -2%

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

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

Saint John 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 John?

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

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

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

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

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