Saint Louis, MO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Saint Louis's Demographic Profile

Saint Louis has 134,014 households and a median income of $50,989, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 279,287
# Households 134,014
Median age 38
Median household income $50,989
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 80,450
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Saint Louis $124 44,428 SF 14.00%
Maplewood $148 8,544 SF 7.92%
Richmond Heights $131 23,319 SF 7.92%
Clayton $180 18,220 SF 7.92%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Saint Louis $219 14,972 SF
Maplewood $370 13,764 SF
Brentwood $80 28,267 SF
Richmond Heights $167 11,336 SF
Shrewsbury $154 19,062 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Saint Louis $106 38,376 SF 17.67%
Richmond Heights $189 63,026 SF 6.40%
Clayton $259 46,725 SF 6.40%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Saint Louis

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

Highly Visible Retail/Office User-Opp.

Saint Louis, MO 63117

  • 12,023 SF Retail Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

601-650 E Red Bud Ave

Saint Louis, MO 63147

  • 2.90 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

The Bridge

Saint Louis, MO 63141

  • 103,227 SF Office Building
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

2225 Park Ave

Saint Louis, MO 63104

  • 378,242 SF Specialty
  • 8.90% Cap Rate
  • $74,578,718
For Sale

Clayton Plaza

Richmond Heights, MO 63117

  • 64,000 SF Office Building
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

The Westport

Saint Louis, MO 63146

  • 92,640 SF Office Building
  • Price Upon Request

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Saint Louis pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Saint Louis $147 49,661 SF
Maplewood $302 22,714 SF
Brentwood $226 48,011 SF
Richmond Heights $149 38,782 SF
Shrewsbury $217 47,789 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Saint Louis

For Sale

River Pointe Apartments

Saint Louis, MO 63137

  • 55,720 SF Multifamily
  • 8.18% Cap Rate
  • $3,870,000
For Sale

Terra Cotta Lofts Building

Saint Louis, MO 63103

  • 315,000 SF Multifamily
  • $499,000
For Sale

East Bank Lofts

Saint Louis, MO 63103

  • 51,205 SF Multifamily
  • $760,000
For Sale

The Cabanne

Saint Louis, MO 63112

  • 23,466 SF Multifamily
  • $1,673,285
For Sale

Ely Walker Lofts

Saint Louis, MO 63103

  • 225,485 SF Multifamily
  • $2,150,000
For Sale

West End Lofts

Saint Louis, MO 63108

  • 202,561 SF Multifamily
  • $1,150,000
For Sale

GW Lofts

Saint Louis, MO 63103

  • 85,725 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Saint Louis 279,287 134,014 38 $50,989 2 80,450 -5%
Maplewood 8,250 4,445 37 $54,127 2 2,670 -1%
Brentwood 7,829 3,928 38 $90,933 2 1,405 -3%
Richmond Heights 9,102 4,465 39 $101,887 2 2,025 -1%
Shrewsbury 6,059 3,025 44 $76,581 2 1,221 -3%

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

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

Saint Louis 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 Louis?

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

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

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

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

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