Storrs, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$329 Avg asking sale price
$17 Avg asking lease rate
9,372 SF Avg unit lease size
21,885 SF Avg building size for sale
6.83% Average cap rate

Storrs's Demographic Profile

Storrs has 4,211 households and a median income of $32,038, 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 22,607
# Households 4,211
Median age 25
Median household income $32,038
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,181
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Storrs $82 18,802 SF 7.58%
Storrs Mansfield $43 35,000 SF 6.67%
Mansfield $161 3,968 SF 7.58%
Coventry $101 17,938 SF 7.58%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Storrs $53 26,600 SF 6.67%
Storrs Mansfield $43 35,000 SF 6.67%
Coventry $127 19,136 SF 6.67%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Storrs $321 13,245 SF
Storrs Mansfield $1,015 2,585 SF
Mansfield $385 8,015 SF
Coventry $261 12,123 SF
North Windham $497 5,799 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Storrs

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

203 Willimantic Rd

Chaplin, CT 06235

  • 1,504 SF Retail Building
  • $495,000
For Sale

Mixed-Use Investment Property

Columbia, CT 06237

  • 3,968 SF Office Building
  • 7.58% Cap Rate
  • $639,900
For Sale

38 Elm St

Willimantic, CT 06226

  • 1.10 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $499,000
For Sale

Chipotle, Five Guys, Aspen Dental

Mansfield, CT 06250

  • 8,502 SF Retail Building
  • 6.25% Cap Rate
  • $5,842,321
For Sale

14,846 SF Former School in CM-1 Zone

Columbia, CT 06237

  • 14,846 SF Office Building
  • $1,475,000
For Sale

Vinton Village Portfolio Sale

Coventry, CT

  • $1,400,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Storrs $329 21,885 SF
Storrs Mansfield $529 18,793 SF
Mansfield $328 8,444 SF
Coventry $195 23,693 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Storrs

For Sale

819-833 Main St

Willimantic, CT 06226

  • 125,000 SF Multifamily
  • $3,000,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Storrs 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 Storrs or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Storrs 22,607 4,211 25 $32,038 2 2,181 1%
Storrs Mansfield 17,592 2,265 24 $21,259 2 1,536 1%
Mansfield 10,585 4,218 38 $56,614 2 1,340 1%
Mansfield Center 894 366 45 $102,500 2 70 -1%

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

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

Storrs 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 Storrs?

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

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

How does Storrs compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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