Towson, MD
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$207 Avg asking sale price
$26 Avg asking lease rate
11,275 SF Avg unit lease size
25,653 SF Avg building size for sale
7.41% Average cap rate

Towson's Demographic Profile

Towson has 23,409 households and a median income of $90,820, 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 58,437
# Households 23,409
Median age 36
Median household income $90,820
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 10,910
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Towson $166 9,308 SF 9.00%
Timonium $192 33,316 SF 8.80%
Lutherville Timonium $300 12,847 SF 8.80%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Towson $405 6,718 SF
Ruxton $168 8,640 SF
Lutherville Timonium $168 10,796 SF
Parkville $386 4,367 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Waverly $172 25,845 SF 9.62%
Baltimore $146 42,721 SF 21.59%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Towson

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

606 Building

Towson, MD 21204

  • 45,300 SF Office Building
  • $250,000
For Sale

Towson Lofts

Towson, MD 21204

  • 0.26 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $6,500,000
For Sale

7307 York Rd

Towson, MD 21204

  • 2,540 SF Office Building
  • $400,000
For Sale

300 Allegheny Ave

Towson, MD 21204

  • 3,027 SF Office Building
  • $895,000
For Sale

8621 Pleasant Plains Rd

Towson, MD 21286

  • 2,880 SF Retail Building
  • $800,000
For Sale

Yorkewood Apartments

Baltimore, MD 21239

  • 465,843 SF Multifamily
  • $22,150,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Towson $207 25,653 SF
Ruxton $178 9,035 SF
Timonium $271 33,316 SF
Lutherville Timonium $236 12,939 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Towson 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 Towson or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Lutherville 6,378 2,509 46 $133,215 3 383 -3%
Ruxton 24,277 8,984 33 $87,500 2 4,996 1%
Lutherville Timonium 37,786 15,132 48 $118,164 2 3,038 -1%

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

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

Towson 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 Towson?

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

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

How does Towson compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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