Sterling, VA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$312 Avg asking sale price
$383 Avg asking lease rate
9,522 SF Avg unit lease size
10,312 SF Avg building size for sale
6.00% Average cap rate

Sterling's Demographic Profile

Sterling has 9,607 households and a median income of $113,925, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +7% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 31,273
# Households 9,607
Median age 38
Median household income $113,925
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,788
5-year population change +7%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sterling $270 7,389 SF 6.00%
Dulles $276 7,370 SF 6.00%
Ashburn $333 3,669 SF 6.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sterling $328 8,741 SF 6.00%
Dulles $339 8,209 SF 6.00%
Ashburn $352 10,815 SF 6.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Sterling $405 7,459 SF
Oak Grove $387 2,713 SF
Dulles $425 4,749 SF
Ashburn $469 7,070 SF
Broadlands $620 5,779 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Germantown $174 61,334 SF 6.44%
Rockville $174 61,334 SF 6.44%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Sterling

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

Bldg D

Sterling, VA 20166

  • 3,519 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

North Dulles Business Center B

Dulles Town Center, VA 20166

  • 37,800 SF Industrial Building
  • $995,000 - $1,706,250
For Sale

Twisted Oaks Center Ph 2 Bldg 3

Dulles Town Center, VA 20166

  • 26,496 SF Industrial Building
  • $995,000 - $1,150,000
For Sale

Building 3

Sterling, VA 20165

  • 30,000 SF Office Building
  • $315,560
For Sale

Loudoun Professional Arts Bldg

Sterling, VA 20166

  • 30,000 SF Office Building
  • $760,000
For Sale

45593-Suite 201 & 45595-Suite 101 Shepard Dr.

Sterling, VA 20164

  • 17,130 SF Office Building
  • $695,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Sterling $312 10,312 SF
Oak Grove $522 4,170 SF
Dulles $441 10,072 SF
Ashburn $416 10,165 SF
Broadlands $620 5,779 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Sterling 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 Sterling or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Sterling 31,273 9,607 38 $113,925 3 2,788 7%
Oak Grove 2,416 738 37 $177,040 3 256 5%
Dulles 6,108 2,331 35 $107,603 3 1,788 7%
Ashburn 50,146 18,696 42 $136,712 3 7,085 8%
Broadlands 14,646 4,429 38 $201,657 3 1,001 7%

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

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

Sterling 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 Sterling?

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

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

How does Sterling compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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