For Sale
Scotch Plains, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$477
Avg asking sale price
$28
Avg asking lease rate
15,979 SF
Avg unit lease size
8,957 SF
Avg building size for sale
8.71%
Average cap rate
Scotch Plains's Demographic Profile
Scotch Plains has 9,228 households and a median income of $166,720, 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 | 26,234 |
| # Households | 9,228 |
| Median age | 43 |
| Median household income | $166,720 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 1,981 |
| 5-year population change | 0% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plains | $276 | 3,292 SF | 9.14% |
| Fanwood | $279 | 4,339 SF | 9.14% |
| Westfield | $341 | 8,555 SF | 9.14% |
| Clark | $400 | 11,205 SF | 7.42% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plains | $415 | 10,988 SF | 9.14% |
| Fanwood | $450 | 3,735 SF | 9.14% |
| Westfield | $316 | 17,716 SF | 9.14% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plains | $586 | 4,217 SF |
| Fanwood | $608 | 4,156 SF |
| Westfield | $539 | 7,956 SF |
| Clark | $477 | 9,915 SF |
| Mountainside | $517 | 5,600 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | $333 | 22,510 SF | 6.01% |
| Clark | $295 | 17,370 SF | 6.01% |
| Plainfield | $293 | 13,380 SF | 9.33% |
| Cranford | $295 | 19,820 SF | 6.01% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Scotch Plains
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 Scotch Plains pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plains | $477 | 8,957 SF |
| Fanwood | $535 | 4,429 SF |
| Westfield | $392 | 13,817 SF |
| Clark | $312 | 17,674 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains or distributed across surrounding areas.
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Scotch Plains, NJ 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 Scotch Plains
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Is Scotch Plains a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Scotch Plains. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Scotch Plains compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Scotch Plains, 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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