Waite Park, MN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Waite Park's Demographic Profile

Waite Park has 3,697 households and a median income of $48,034, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 8,742
# Households 3,697
Median age 35
Median household income $48,034
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,976
5-year population change +4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Waite Park $145 8,805 SF 9.00%
Saint Cloud $138 35,636 SF 9.00%
Saint Augusta $146 77,434 SF 6.83%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Waite Park $143 420,205 SF 8.95%
Saint Cloud $96 132,934 SF 8.95%
Rockville $115 20,340 SF 7.12%
Saint Augusta $115 20,340 SF 7.12%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Waite Park $632 6,596 SF
Saint Cloud $314 5,529 SF
Saint Joseph $169 2,937 SF
Sauk Rapids $149 3,541 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Saint Francis $200 16,192 SF 7.05%
Oak Grove $142 16,192 SF 7.05%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Waite Park

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

20 S 32nd Ave S

Saint Cloud, MN 56301

  • 2,224 SF Office Building
  • $299,900
For Sale

32 32nd Ave S

Saint Cloud, MN 56301

  • 5,700 SF Office Building
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $720,000
For Sale

2635 W Division St

Saint Cloud, MN 56301

  • 3,493 SF Retail Building
  • $3,764,000
For Sale

9% CAP RATE | NATIONAL CREDIT TENANT

Saint Cloud, MN 56301

  • 23,688 SF Office Building
  • 9.00% Cap Rate
  • $4,640,889
For Sale

Maine Prairie Business Park

Saint Cloud, MN 56301

  • 33,080 SF Flex Building
  • 8.95% Cap Rate
  • $4,740,000
For Sale

STNL DOLLAR TREE | PRIME LOCATION NEW RENEWAL

Waite Park, MN 56387

  • 9,698 SF Retail Building
  • 6.75% Cap Rate
  • $1,800,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Waite Park $231 110,996 SF
Saint Cloud $174 55,507 SF
Rockville $220 11,714 SF
Saint Augusta $109 48,887 SF
Saint Joseph $185 7,412 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Waite Park 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 Waite Park or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Waite Park 8,742 3,697 35 $48,034 2 1,976 4%
Saint Cloud 73,499 28,950 33 $54,907 2 14,101 4%
Rockville 2,047 784 44 $100,156 3 63 1%
Saint Augusta 4,014 1,514 39 $93,805 3 300 5%
Saint Joseph 7,276 2,297 28 $68,849 2 595 3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Waite Park, MN 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 Waite Park

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

Waite Park 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 Waite Park?

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

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

How does Waite Park compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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