Swansea, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$88 Avg asking sale price
$15 Avg asking lease rate
5,287 SF Avg unit lease size
18,168 SF Avg building size for sale
5.23% Average cap rate

Swansea's Demographic Profile

Swansea has 5,350 households and a median income of $84,378, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 12,427
# Households 5,350
Median age 45
Median household income $84,378
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,550
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Swansea $61 15,875 SF 2.82%
Fairview Heights $141 42,630 SF 7.50%
Shiloh $122 6,520 SF 6.42%
Belleville $65 18,726 SF 8.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Swansea $78 13,500 SF
Fairview Heights $165 8,079 SF
Shiloh $69 13,299 SF
Belleville $38 17,442 SF
Caseyville $41 46,916 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Swansea $131 5,561 SF 7.63%
Belleville $119 5,452 SF 7.63%
East Saint Louis $101 32,223 SF 17.67%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Swansea

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

Professional/Medical Upside in TIF Zone

Belleville, IL 62220

  • 6,557 SF Office Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

4510 N Illinois St

Swansea, IL 62226

  • 6,000 SF Retail Building
  • 2.82% Cap Rate
  • $980,000
For Sale

5 Executive Woods Ct

Swansea, IL 62226

  • 6,800 SF Office Building
  • $575,000
For Sale

Office + Industrial For Sale

Belleville, IL

  • $499,000
For Sale

108-112 E Main St

Belleville, IL 62220

  • 32,456 SF Retail Building
  • $975,000
For Sale

Commercial Lots Behind US Bank

Belleville, IL 62221

  • 6.50 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $795,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Swansea $88 18,168 SF
Fairview Heights $145 28,420 SF
Shiloh $107 9,027 SF
Belleville $65 18,889 SF
Caseyville $95 24,460 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Swansea 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 Swansea or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Swansea 12,427 5,350 45 $84,378 2 1,550 -5%
Fairview Heights 15,065 6,339 42 $74,757 2 1,848 -5%
Shiloh 13,904 5,491 40 $97,729 3 1,851 -3%
Belleville 40,202 17,027 40 $63,993 2 7,063 -3%

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

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

Swansea 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 Swansea?

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

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

How does Swansea compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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