South Plainfield, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$325 Avg asking sale price
$18 Avg asking lease rate
33,986 SF Avg unit lease size
16,052 SF Avg building size for sale
6.99% Average cap rate

South Plainfield's Demographic Profile

South Plainfield has 8,182 households and a median income of $121,902, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 24,324
# Households 8,182
Median age 42
Median household income $121,902
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,554
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Edison $432 10,698 SF 6.75%
Piscataway $284 6,772 SF 5.09%
Plainfield $322 8,915 SF 9.14%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
South Plainfield $227 31,365 SF 6.46%
Edison $265 52,565 SF 7.87%
Piscataway $277 35,945 SF 6.46%
Plainfield $375 9,763 SF 9.14%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
South Plainfield $398 6,369 SF
Edison $565 4,315 SF
Piscataway $337 22,198 SF
Plainfield $555 5,954 SF
North Plainfield $169 16,380 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Plainfield $461 11,525 SF 6.57%
North Plainfield $460 11,525 SF 6.57%

Commercial Properties For Sale in South Plainfield

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

700 Hamilton Blvd

South Plainfield, NJ 07080

  • 3,102 SF Retail Building
  • 5.86% Cap Rate
  • $2,150,000
For Sale

175 Front St

South Plainfield, NJ 07080

  • 874 SF Retail Building
  • $375,000
For Sale

400 Talmadge Rd

Edison, NJ 08817

  • 3.10 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $5,900,000
For Sale

1160 Stelton Rd

Piscataway, NJ 08854

  • 1,888 SF Office Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

40 Ethel Rd

Edison, NJ 08817

  • 11,700 SF Office Building
  • $3,200,000
For Sale

235 Hamilton Blvd

South Plainfield, NJ 07080

  • 1,500 SF Retail Building
  • $450,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
South Plainfield $325 16,052 SF
Edison $393 27,327 SF
Piscataway $300 21,622 SF
Plainfield $404 9,170 SF
North Plainfield $254 12,035 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
South Plainfield 24,324 8,182 42 $121,902 3 1,554 -1%
Edison 107,729 36,760 41 $116,441 3 14,857 -1%
Plainfield 53,604 16,038 36 $67,224 3 8,652 -2%
North Plainfield 20,607 6,980 39 $76,434 3 3,332 -3%

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

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

South Plainfield 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 Plainfield?

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

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

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

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

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