Salisbury, NC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$215 Avg asking sale price
$11 Avg asking lease rate
83,162 SF Avg unit lease size
19,771 SF Avg building size for sale
5.71% Average cap rate

Salisbury's Demographic Profile

Salisbury has 14,370 households and a median income of $47,091, 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 37,184
# Households 14,370
Median age 38
Median household income $47,091
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 7,463
5-year population change +5%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Salisbury $291 16,615 SF
East Spencer $159 2,989 SF
Spencer $159 2,989 SF
Faith $216 3,597 SF
Rockwell $226 6,895 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Salisbury

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

Modernized Growth-Ready Flexible Warehouse

Salisbury, NC 28144

  • 144,875 SF Industrial Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

618 N Salisbury Ave

Spencer, NC 28159

  • 1,330 SF Office Building
  • $140,000
For Sale

0 Meadow Lane

Salisbury, NC 28147

  • 35.25 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

Interstate 85 Development Site

Salisbury, NC 28146

  • 29 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $3,500,000
For Sale

830 Faith Rd

Salisbury, NC 28146

  • 1,740 SF Flex Building
  • $590,000
For Sale

306 N Jackson St

Salisbury, NC 28144

  • 11,700 SF Multifamily
  • $1,850,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Salisbury $215 19,771 SF
East Spencer $132 2,160 SF
Spencer $132 2,160 SF
Granite Quarry $185 4,000 SF
Faith $216 3,597 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Salisbury 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 Salisbury or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Salisbury 37,184 14,370 38 $47,091 2 7,463 5%
East Spencer 1,502 619 37 $40,417 2 352 3%
Spencer 3,639 1,425 40 $60,830 2 616 7%
Granite Quarry 3,029 1,184 41 $63,561 3 275 2%
Faith 458 184 41 $60,395 3 50 -1%

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

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

Salisbury 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 Salisbury?

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

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

How does Salisbury compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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