South Setauket, NY
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$377 Avg asking sale price
$42 Avg asking lease rate
10,653 SF Avg unit lease size
18,720 SF Avg building size for sale
6.51% Average cap rate

South Setauket's Demographic Profile

South Setauket has 8,504 households and a median income of $120,988, 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 26,905
# Households 8,504
Median age 41
Median household income $120,988
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,392
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
South Setauket $315 19,465 SF 6.60%
Centereach $315 19,465 SF 6.60%
Selden $415 37,884 SF 5.40%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
South Setauket $401 21,371 SF
Centereach $401 21,371 SF
Lake Grove $286 7,000 SF
Selden $407 52,487 SF
Terryville $296 2,350 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in South Setauket

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

Royal Plaza-West Building

Farmingville, NY 11738

  • 85,260 SF Retail Building
  • 10.01% Cap Rate
  • $6,950,000
For Sale

1545 Middle Country Rd

Centereach, NY 11720

  • 3,435 SF Retail Building
  • 4.50% Cap Rate
  • $3,066,000
For Sale

4.17 Acre Corner Development Site, Portion Rd

Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

  • 4.17 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $3,990,000
For Sale

220-226 N. Belle Mead Rd.

Setauket, NY

  • Office Building
  • 6.25% Cap Rate
  • $10,000,000
For Sale

4515 Nesconset Hwy

Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

  • 2,700 SF Retail Building
  • $799,000
For Sale

2343 Middle Country Rd

Centereach, NY 11720

  • 8,459 SF Retail Building
  • 6.58% Cap Rate
  • $3,300,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
South Setauket $377 18,720 SF
Centereach $377 18,720 SF
Lake Grove $238 4,625 SF
Selden $517 27,752 SF
Terryville $386 4,841 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

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

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
South Setauket 26,905 8,504 41 $120,988 3 1,392 -3%
Centereach 28,929 9,178 41 $120,172 3 1,503 -3%
Lake Grove 10,879 3,830 44 $118,631 3 786 -1%
Selden 18,446 5,891 40 $104,865 3 1,210 -3%

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

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

South Setauket 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 Setauket?

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

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

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

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

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