Trenton, MI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$96 Avg asking sale price
$14 Avg asking lease rate
17,206 SF Avg unit lease size
102,220 SF Avg building size for sale

Trenton's Demographic Profile

Trenton has 7,428 households and a median income of $76,585, 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 16,688
# Households 7,428
Median age 47
Median household income $76,585
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,554
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Trenton $98 3,316 SF
Woodhaven $81 25,120 SF
Brownstown $176 19,071 SF
Riverview $308 2,365 SF
Grosse Ile $79 6,228 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Romulus $107 14,456 SF 8.02%
Dearborn $78 51,080 SF 10.00%
Wayne $100 15,146 SF 8.02%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Trenton

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

Lighthouse of Trenton

Trenton, MI 48183

  • 8,920 SF Retail Building
  • $649,900
For Sale

Allen Road

Trenton, MI 48183

  • 1.26 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $395,000
For Sale

880 W Jefferson Ave

Trenton, MI 48183

  • 24,205 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,400,000
For Sale

28000 W Jefferson Ave

Gibraltar, MI 48173

  • 560,000 SF Industrial Building
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Land for sale

Woodhaven, MI

  • Lots
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

17780 Fort St

Riverview, MI 48193

  • 3,601 SF Retail Building
  • Price Upon Request

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Trenton $96 102,220 SF
Woodhaven $114 33,169 SF
Brownstown $130 74,426 SF
Riverview $138 55,051 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Trenton 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 Trenton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Trenton 16,688 7,428 47 $76,585 2 1,554 -5%
Woodhaven 11,732 4,856 43 $71,694 2 1,390 -5%
Brownstown 29,838 11,606 43 $84,061 3 2,967 -4%
Gibraltar 4,490 1,910 45 $84,256 2 499 -5%
Riverview 11,270 4,775 46 $69,033 2 1,730 -5%

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

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

Trenton 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 Trenton?

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

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

How does Trenton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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