Valparaiso, IN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$323 Avg asking sale price
$22 Avg asking lease rate
6,211 SF Avg unit lease size
9,497 SF Avg building size for sale
6.76% Average cap rate

Valparaiso's Demographic Profile

Valparaiso has 14,451 households and a median income of $63,238, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 35,331
# Households 14,451
Median age 38
Median household income $63,238
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,920
5-year population change +2%

{{marketTabHeadings[activeMarketTab]}} Market Metrics Near Valparaiso, IN

↻ Updated Monthly

{{marketTabDescriptions[activeMarketTab]}}

Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Valparaiso $296 9,940 SF
Wheeler $113 5,744 SF
Portage $181 6,070 SF
Hobart $599 139,815 SF
Winfield $221 6,208 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Valparaiso $146 4,000 SF 6.76%
Chesterton $171 10,500 SF 6.31%
Porter $171 10,500 SF 6.31%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Valparaiso

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

961 Transport Dr

Valparaiso, IN 46383

  • 1.04 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $250,000
For Sale

2502 Beech Street Suite 30

Valparaiso, IN 46383

  • 16,000 SF Office Building
  • $295,000
For Sale

1205 Yellowstone Rd

Valparaiso, IN 46385

  • 26.80 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,400,000
For Sale

851 Transport Dr

Valparaiso, IN 46383

  • 30,331 SF Flex Building
  • $3,700,000
For Sale

212 Logan St

Valparaiso, IN 46385

  • 4,000 SF Multifamily
  • 6.76% Cap Rate
  • $585,000
For Sale

1001-1003 Calumet Ave

Valparaiso, IN 46383

  • 1,660 SF Retail Building
  • $1,500,000

Average Price For Sale

↻ Updated Monthly

Average Price For Lease

↻ Updated Monthly

Number of Listings

↻ Updated Monthly

Cap Rate

↻ Updated Monthly

How Investors Evaluate Commercial Real Estate Markets

The 3 Most Common Types of Commercial Leases
The 3 Most Common Types of Commercial Leases
Understanding Gross, Net, and Percentage Lease Structures and Their Impact on Your Business
Cash on Cash Return
Cash on Cash Return
Learn How Cash on Cash Return Can Optimize Your Real Estate Investments
Office Space Calculator
Office Space Calculator
Estimate How Much Space Your Team Really Needs
How to Buy a Church Building
How to Buy a Church Building
Learn the essential steps for evaluating, purchasing, and converting religious facilities into profitable investments
Balloon Payment Calculator
Balloon Payment Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate monthly payments, total interest, and the final lump-sum balloon payment for commercial real estate loans.
Types of Commercial Real Estate Investment Properties
Types of Commercial Real Estate Investment Properties
Understanding commercial properties and their investment potential
Raw Land vs. Unimproved Land
Raw Land vs. Unimproved Land
Learn the essential differences between raw and unimproved land to make informed commercial real estate decisions.
Starbucks Real Estate
Starbucks Real Estate
Top Starbucks Real Estate Listings: What Makes These Properties Prime Investments

Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Valparaiso pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Valparaiso $323 9,497 SF
Wheeler $113 5,744 SF
Portage $931 26,262 SF
Hobart $273 55,893 SF
Winfield $221 6,208 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Valparaiso 35,331 14,451 38 $63,238 2 5,920 2%
Wheeler 117 47 40 $63,000 3 13 -5%
Portage 39,023 15,206 40 $67,500 3 4,608 2%
Hobart 28,299 11,384 40 $67,868 2 3,009 -1%
Winfield 7,954 2,663 40 $118,653 3 144 3%

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

View All Commercial Real Estate For Sale in Valparaiso
Is Valparaiso a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso?

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

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

How does Valparaiso compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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

Nearby Cities
Commercial Market Reports