Stratford, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Stratford's Demographic Profile

Stratford has 20,675 households and a median income of $87,363, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 52,529
# Households 20,675
Median age 45
Median household income $87,363
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,639
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Stratford $185 11,549 SF 7.97%
Bridgeport $142 18,549 SF 8.09%
Milford $194 18,842 SF 7.97%
Orange $146 28,820 SF 7.09%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Stratford $205 31,947 SF 6.00%
Bridgeport $193 22,089 SF 6.50%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Stratford $401 18,167 SF
Bridgeport $312 20,016 SF
Milford $306 12,264 SF
Trumbull $412 5,906 SF
Orange $400 4,934 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Stratford $201 75,425 SF 7.79%
Bridgeport $249 37,012 SF 7.79%
Fairfield $183 14,462 SF 7.41%
West Haven $244 4,083 SF 8.30%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Stratford

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

25 St Stephen St, Bridgeport, Ct

Bridgeport, CT 06610

  • 9,315 SF Multifamily
  • 7.18% Cap Rate
  • $2,899,999
For Sale

105 & 107 - Hawley Lane Professional Center

Trumbull, CT 06611

  • 23,282 SF Office Building
  • $485,000
For Sale

Suite 204 - Hawley Lane Professional Center

Trumbull, CT 06611

  • 23,282 SF Office Building
  • $285,000
For Sale

Suite 205 - Hawley Lane Professional Center

Trumbull, CT 06611

  • 23,282 SF Office Building
  • $160,000
For Sale

2083 Main St

Stratford, CT 06615

  • 3,917 SF Office Building
  • $699,900
For Sale

1410 Stratford Ave

Stratford, CT 06615

  • 3,168 SF Industrial Building
  • $585,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Stratford $243 28,632 SF
Bridgeport $213 21,109 SF
Milford $275 16,167 SF
Trumbull $208 16,198 SF
Orange $332 17,285 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Stratford

For Sale

25 St Stephen St, Bridgeport, Ct

Bridgeport, CT 06610

  • 9,315 SF Multifamily
  • 7.18% Cap Rate
  • $2,899,999

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Stratford 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 Stratford or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Milford 54,477 23,317 46 $102,802 2 6,081 1%
Orange 14,728 5,492 47 $128,504 3 809 1%

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

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

Stratford 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 Stratford?

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

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

How does Stratford compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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