Wallingford, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$146 Avg asking sale price
$259 Avg asking lease rate
26,588 SF Avg unit lease size
35,290 SF Avg building size for sale
6.97% Average cap rate

Wallingford's Demographic Profile

Wallingford has 10,412 households and a median income of $101,386, 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 26,473
# Households 10,412
Median age 48
Median household income $101,386
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,758
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Wallingford $115 79,730 SF 6.65%
Yalesville $162 79,730 SF 6.65%
North Haven $125 45,515 SF 6.65%
Cheshire $51 82,562 SF 8.12%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Wallingford $229 17,132 SF
Yalesville $229 17,132 SF
Meriden $182 8,995 SF
North Haven $438 9,237 SF
Northford $153 13,722 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Meriden $206 31,800 SF 8.40%
North Haven $311 18,097 SF 5.47%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Wallingford

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

Ideal location for office,medical,lite indus.

Wallingford, CT 06492

  • 26 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

846-860 S Colony Rd

Wallingford, CT 06492

  • 14,462 SF Retail Building
  • 6.65% Cap Rate
  • $3,880,000
For Sale

Alpine Village Shopping Center

North Haven, CT 06473

  • 6,100 SF Retail Building
  • $2,199,000
For Sale

Vacant Former Rite Aid For Sale or Lease

Northford, CT 06472

  • 10,440 SF Retail Building
  • $1,600,000
For Sale

882 N Colony Rd

Wallingford, CT 06492

  • 7,810 SF Retail Building
  • 7.28% Cap Rate
  • $1,850,000
For Sale

68-70 Quinnipiac Street Wallingford

Wallingford, CT 06492

  • 0.87 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,250,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Wallingford $146 35,290 SF
Yalesville $146 35,290 SF
Meriden $230 14,037 SF
North Haven $285 18,971 SF
Northford $140 24,105 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Wallingford 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 Wallingford or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Yalesville 44,073 17,853 45 $94,136 2 5,204 -1%
Meriden 60,219 23,985 40 $62,625 2 10,426 -1%
Northford 6,330 2,340 47 $117,597 3 241 -1%

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

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

Wallingford 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 Wallingford?

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

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

How does Wallingford compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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