Vancouver, WA Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Commercial Real Estate Market Report

This page offers a quick snapshot of commercial real estate conditions in Vancouver, highlighting how current pricing, $388 per square foot, typical deal size, and available inventory shape the market before you dive into individual listings.

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Browse properties currently for sale or lease to see how local market pricing and building sizes translate into real opportunities.

Commercial Property For Sale in Vancouver

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Vancouver's Demographic Profile

With a population of 195,545 and a median household income of $71,366, these metrics help investors gauge whether Vancouver's pricing reflects local demand fundamentals.

Key Demographic Metrics	Value
Population	195,545
# Households	80,101
Median age	39
Median household income	$71,366
Avg household size	2
Renter-occupied housing units	41,951
5-year population change	7%

Commercial Real Estate Market Snapshot in Vancouver

These market metrics outline current pricing, typical deal size, and observed cap rate ranges, giving investors a quick read on entry costs and high-level underwriting expectations.

Key Market Metrics	Value
Avg asking sale price	$388 per SF
Avg asking lease rate	$1,201 per SF
Avg unit size for lease	15,953 SF
Avg building size for sale	42,509 SF
Average cap rate	6.65%

In Vancouver, commercial properties are currently listed at an average sale price of $388 per square foot, with average lease rates around $1,201 per square foot. Typical leased spaces are approximately 15,953 SF, while properties for sale average 42,509 SF in building size. Observed cap rates average 6.65%, offering a reference point for return expectations relative to pricing and deal scale.

Commercial Properties For Sale In Vancouver

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

For Sale

The Home Depot: Portland, OR

Portland, OR 97217

106,500 SF Retail Building
5.35% Cap Rate
$41,045,000

For Sale

Riverstone Marketplace - Bldg 181

Vancouver, WA 98683

4,594 SF Retail Building
$2,650,000

For Sale

9407 NE Vancouver Mall Dr

Vancouver, WA 98662

5,600 SF Office Building
$1,200,000

For Sale

2713 E 19th St

Vancouver, WA 98661

1,504 SF Multifamily
$940,000

For Sale

Cottonwood Court

Vancouver, WA 98661

21,040 SF Multifamily
6.50% Cap Rate
$3,804,000

For Sale

8014-B Retail

Vancouver, WA 98665

21,400 SF Retail Building
6.47% Cap Rate
$5,500,000

For Sale

34th Street Apartments

Vancouver, WA 98661

21,621 SF Multifamily
7.35% Cap Rate
$4,750,000

For Sale

13019 NE Fourth Plain Blvd

Vancouver, WA 98682

45,000 SF Retail Building
7.49% Cap Rate
$12,500,000

Commercial Market Metrics by Property Type

Office Building Market Metrics Near Vancouver

Office market metrics highlight how pricing, typical deal size, and return expectations vary across submarkets, helping investors compare entry costs and yield potential efficiently.

Nearby Office Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Vancouver	$269	31,729 SF	9.75%
Portland	$261	19,330 SF	10.58%
Beaverton	$408	12,964 SF	5.00%
Lake Oswego	$434	22,637 SF	6.75%

Industrial Property Market Metrics Near Vancouver

Industrial market data shows how cost per square foot and typical building size differ by submarket, supporting comparisons around deal scale and pricing alignment.

Nearby Industrial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Vancouver	$280	74,205 SF	6.47%
Portland	$223	25,766 SF	12.91%
Gresham	$298	11,535 SF	6.27%

Retail Property Market Metrics Near Vancouver

Retail pricing varies widely across nearby markets, making this comparison useful for identifying where cost per square foot and deal size diverge most.

Nearby Retail Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size
Vancouver	$626	9,797 SF
Portland	$353	10,844 SF
Gresham	$477	7,311 SF
Beaverton	$672	49,488 SF
Hillsboro	$665	6,633 SF

Multifamily Property Market Metrics Near Vancouver

Multifamily metrics show how pricing and building size relate to observed cap rate ranges, helping investors evaluate income potential relative to entry cost.

Nearby Multifamily Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Vancouver	$297	50,622 SF	7.35%
Portland	$233	19,876 SF	8.54%
Gresham	$164	25,582 SF	7.01%

How Investors Evaluate Commercial Real Estate Markets in Vancouver

Use these tools to move from market-level signals to deal-level math. Each calculator helps translate Vancouver pricing, rents, and building size into concrete metrics like value, income, and space requirements, so you can validate assumptions before spending time on individual listings.

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Average Size
Vancouver	$388	42,509 SF
Brush Prairie	$408	122,822 SF
Portland	$272	19,476 SF
Camas	$326	79,696 SF

Office Space For Sale In Vancouver

Office listings shown here connect market pricing and size patterns with income-producing opportunities currently available.

For Sale

9407 NE Vancouver Mall Dr

Vancouver, WA 98662

5,600 SF Office Building
$1,200,000

For Sale

SE Mill Plain Blvd

Vancouver, WA

$2,800,000

For Sale

4th Street Business Park

Vancouver, WA 98684

25,064 SF Office Building
$8,020,480

For Sale

8513-8515 Oak Place Professional Offices

Vancouver, WA 98665

15,818 SF Office Building
7.00% Cap Rate
$3,300,000

For Sale

2115 E 27th St

Vancouver, WA 98661

1,237 SF Office Building
$690,000

For Sale

Office & Warehouse Portfolio Sale

Vancouver, WA

$840,000

For Sale

Venture Commercial Real Estate Building

Vancouver, WA 98686

1,610 SF Office Building
$730,000

For Sale

Thomas J. Foley Law Firm

Vancouver, WA 98660

9,520 SF Office Building
$2,550,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Vancouver 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 Vancouver or distributed across surrounding areas.

City	Population	# Households	Age	MedianHouseholdIncome	AvgHouseholdSize	RenterOccupiedHousingUnits	FiveYrPopGrowthPct
Vancouver	195,545	80,101	39	$71,366	2	41,951	7%
Brush Prairie	3,004	1,032	44	$117,622	3	159	9%
Portland	631,775	273,591	40	$83,502	2	141,301	-2%
Battle Ground	22,451	7,693	37	$90,650	3	2,153	8%
Camas	28,534	9,788	41	$122,943	3	2,346	8%

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Vancouver

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

Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

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

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

How does Vancouver compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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