South Houston, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$162 Avg asking sale price
$11 Avg asking lease rate
11,451 SF Avg unit lease size
31,830 SF Avg building size for sale
6.44% Average cap rate

South Houston's Demographic Profile

South Houston has 5,130 households and a median income of $48,787, 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 16,989
# Households 5,130
Median age 33
Median household income $48,787
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,357
5-year population change +3%

{{marketTabHeadings[activeMarketTab]}} Market Metrics Near South Houston, TX

↻ Updated Monthly

{{marketTabDescriptions[activeMarketTab]}}

Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pasadena $183 8,666 SF 7.22%
Deer Park $148 4,299 SF 7.22%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
South Houston $152 42,035 SF 6.34%
Pasadena $136 72,993 SF 6.34%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
South Houston $264 6,737 SF
Galena Park $1,193 3,063 SF
Pasadena $296 28,584 SF
Jacinto City $136 5,132 SF
Deer Park $350 27,308 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Galena Park $154 2,374 SF 6.40%
Pasadena $108 20,523 SF 7.22%
Deer Park $123 2,568 SF 7.22%
Webster $129 74,757 SF 6.71%

Commercial Properties For Sale in South Houston

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

3802 Allen Genoa Rd

Pasadena, TX 77504

  • 2.53 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $716,350
For Sale

Vista Rd. Commercial Property

Pasadena, TX 77504

  • 1,472 SF Retail Building
  • $399,000
For Sale

2739 Westside

Pasadena, TX 77502

  • 4.28 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

2555 Allen Genoa Rd

Pasadena, TX 77502

  • 1,680 SF Retail Building
  • $400,000
For Sale

REO Asset - Executive Inn and Suites Houston

Houston, TX 77061

  • 65,762 SF Hospitality
  • $2,000,000
For Sale

907 Dumont St

South Houston, TX 77587

  • 10,688 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,599,000

Average Price For Sale

↻ Updated Monthly

Average Size For Lease

↻ Updated Monthly

Number of Listings

↻ Updated Monthly

Cap Rate

↻ Updated Monthly

How Investors Evaluate Commercial Real Estate Markets

5 Key Questions About Note/Loan Sales, Answered
5 Key Questions About Note/Loan Sales, Answered
An Expert Broker Provides Guidance on Advantages, Disadvantages and Expected Returns
What is a Multifamily Home?
What is a Multifamily Home?
What is a multifamily home? Clear definition, types, how small assets differ from large for financing, metrics, plus basics of zoning, fair housing, and risks.
The Best Cities for Office Investing in 2026
The Best Cities for Office Investing in 2026
A data-driven ranking of 50 U.S. markets scored on yield, inventory, office employment trends, and building quality.
Understanding Your Property’s Walk Score
Understanding Your Property’s Walk Score
Learn about the Amenities, Data and Calculations Used to Generate Your Property’s Walk Score
Loan to Value
Loan to Value
Breaking down the loan to value concept, its calculations, and strategic financing options to enhance investment decisions in commercial real estate.
Internal Rate of Return
Internal Rate of Return
Clarifying IRR concepts, outlines calculation methods, and examining its application in commercial real estate to guide your investment decisions.
Operating Expenses in CRE
Operating Expenses in CRE
Learn how operating expenses affect net operating income and property value, how to benchmark your costs against market standards, and proven strategies to reduce expenses across different property types and lease structures.
Land Loans 101
Land Loans 101
Key Considerations When Applying for a Land Loan

Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether South Houston pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
South Houston $162 31,830 SF
Galena Park $630 4,048 SF
Pasadena $221 47,517 SF
Jacinto City $181 3,254 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places South Houston 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 South Houston or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
South Houston 16,989 5,130 33 $48,787 3 2,357 3%
Galena Park 10,349 2,974 32 $43,294 4 1,116 1%
Brookside Village 1,653 561 41 $87,634 3 66 10%
Pasadena 152,137 50,933 35 $59,858 3 24,049 2%
Jacinto City 9,515 3,000 36 $45,235 3 1,256 1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in South Houston, TX 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 South Houston

View All Commercial Real Estate For Sale in South Houston
Is South Houston a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

South Houston 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 South Houston?

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

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

How does South Houston compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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

Nearby Market Trends