Saylorville, IA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$331 Avg asking sale price
$3,530 Avg asking lease rate
29,084 SF Avg unit lease size
19,252 SF Avg building size for sale
6.50% Average cap rate

Saylorville's Demographic Profile

Saylorville has 1,493 households and a median income of $90,784, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 3,897
# Households 1,493
Median age 42
Median household income $90,784
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 185
5-year population change +3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Johnston $205 10,208 SF 2.84%
Windsor Heights $168 13,915 SF 7.83%
Des Moines $125 31,101 SF 11.80%
Urbandale $204 15,223 SF 7.50%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Johnston $161 21,076 SF 8.63%
Des Moines $116 60,106 SF 9.11%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Saylorville $194 4,886 SF
Ankeny $1,657 2,936 SF
Johnston $223 18,454 SF
Des Moines $193 8,847 SF
Altoona $560 7,500 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Saylorville $468 4,636 SF 6.50%
Ankeny $440 24,275 SF 7.82%
Johnston $108 21,224 SF 9.08%
Des Moines $112 24,100 SF 9.08%
Urbandale $203 5,016 SF 9.08%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Saylorville

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

Campus Town | Lot 6, Plat 2

Ankeny, IA 50023

  • 2.28 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,390,424
For Sale

3105 SW State St

Ankeny, IA 50023

  • 3.88 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,020,000
For Sale

Campus Town | Lot 2, Plat 1

Ankeny, IA 50023

  • 1.63 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $994,039
For Sale

Corporate Woods Pointe

Ankeny, IA 50021

  • 1.43 - 2.76 AC Lots
  • 5 Commercial Lots
  • $419,875 - $3,280,754
For Sale

Property and Development Land

Des Moines, IA 50313

  • 4,886 SF Flex Building
  • $950,000
For Sale

2163 NE 60th Ave

Des Moines, IA 50313

  • 6.36 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $600,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Saylorville $331 19,252 SF
Ankeny $716 43,468 SF
Johnston $177 14,253 SF
Windsor Heights $102 19,132 SF
Des Moines $133 36,045 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Saylorville 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 Saylorville or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Saylorville 3,897 1,493 42 $90,784 3 185 3%
Ankeny 74,293 28,944 36 $94,390 3 8,718 5%
Johnston 24,281 9,378 38 $99,189 3 3,237 3%
Windsor Heights 4,937 2,090 41 $79,608 2 535 1%
Des Moines 216,878 89,713 36 $59,013 2 38,491 3%

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

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

Saylorville 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 Saylorville?

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

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

How does Saylorville compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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