Sauk Rapids, MN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$194 Avg asking sale price
$12 Avg asking lease rate
22,035 SF Avg unit lease size
39,398 SF Avg building size for sale
7.87% Average cap rate

Sauk Rapids's Demographic Profile

Sauk Rapids has 5,693 households and a median income of $60,926, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 14,018
# Households 5,693
Median age 37
Median household income $60,926
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,164
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Saint Cloud $140 35,129 SF 9.00%
Waite Park $204 8,805 SF 9.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Saint Cloud $96 132,919 SF 8.95%
Waite Park $202 420,205 SF 8.95%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Sauk Rapids $149 3,541 SF
Foley $45 13,200 SF
Saint Cloud $293 5,772 SF
Waite Park $632 6,596 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Saint Francis $200 16,192 SF 7.05%
Oak Grove $200 16,192 SF 7.05%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Sauk Rapids

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

Regional Medical Arts Campus Lot

Sartell, MN 56377

  • 1.28 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $275,000
For Sale

2765 Quail Rd NE

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

  • 16,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $825,000
For Sale

585 1st St SE

Saint Cloud, MN 56304

  • 22,100 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,400,000
For Sale

625 Saint Germain St E

Saint Cloud, MN 56304

  • 6,046 SF Retail Building
  • $899,900
For Sale

4700 Quail Rd NE

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

  • 6.37 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $541,081
For Sale

Mill District Redevelopment - City of Sartell

Sartell, MN 56377

  • 25.90 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,050,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Sauk Rapids $194 39,398 SF
Sartell $578 4,788 SF
Rice $102 8,520 SF
Foley $45 13,200 SF
Saint Cloud $182 52,753 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Sartell 19,708 7,558 35 $72,519 3 2,900 3%
Foley 2,613 965 35 $74,166 3 273 -1%
Saint Cloud 73,499 28,950 33 $54,907 2 14,101 4%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Sauk Rapids, MN 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 Sauk Rapids

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

Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids?

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

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

How does Sauk Rapids compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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