For Sale
Saint Louis, MO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$148
Avg asking sale price
$19
Avg asking lease rate
20,474 SF
Avg unit lease size
51,680 SF
Avg building size for sale
10.83%
Average cap rate
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 | $194 | 44,381 SF | 13.24% |
| Maplewood | $105 | 8,544 SF | 7.92% |
| Richmond Heights | $131 | 23,319 SF | 7.92% |
| Clayton | $150 | 22,568 SF | 7.92% |
| Webster Groves | $139 | 8,891 SF | 7.92% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | $216 | 15,151 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 | $147 | 63,121 SF | 17.67% |
| Richmond Heights | $196 | 70,996 SF | 6.30% |
| Clayton | $184 | 80,287 SF | 6.30% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Saint Louis
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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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 | $148 | 51,680 SF |
| Maplewood | $286 | 13,865 SF |
| Brentwood | $226 | 48,011 SF |
| Richmond Heights | $148 | 40,255 SF |
| Shrewsbury | $127 | 45,458 SF |
Multifamily Properties For Sale in Saint Louis
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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.
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