Waterford, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Waterford's Demographic Profile

Waterford has 8,301 households and a median income of $96,865, 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 19,891
# Households 8,301
Median age 48
Median household income $96,865
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,586
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Waterford $184 18,315 SF 13.00%
New London $139 19,973 SF 13.00%
Groton $200 19,168 SF 13.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Waterford $123 25,743 SF 10.00%
Quaker Hill $42 35,385 SF 10.00%
New London $182 19,847 SF 10.00%
Groton $209 17,026 SF 10.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Waterford $247 23,201 SF
New London $179 27,731 SF
Niantic $465 3,243 SF
East Lyme $465 3,243 SF
Groton $273 23,366 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Waterford $357 18,416 SF 7.19%
New London $170 22,662 SF 7.19%
Niantic $960 5,599 SF 6.39%
Groton $207 23,103 SF 7.19%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Waterford

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

80-82 Maple Ave

New London, CT 06320

  • 8,732 SF Multifamily
  • $1,700,000
For Sale

Approved 92-Unit M-F across from Sub Base

Groton, CT 06340

  • 8.38 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,714,000
For Sale

Groton M-F Opportunity across from Sub Base

Groton, CT 06340

  • 3.16 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,125,000
For Sale

Ocean Professional Center

New London, CT 06320

  • 14,388 SF Office Building
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

11 E Pattagansett Rd

Niantic, CT 06357

  • 2,200 SF Retail Building
  • $1,525,000
For Sale

Two Shaw's Cove

New London, CT 06320

  • 31,366 SF Office Building
  • $3,500,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Waterford $228 14,883 SF
Quaker Hill $315 19,393 SF
New London $213 14,720 SF
Niantic $542 4,028 SF
East Lyme $340 11,846 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Waterford

For Sale

Crocker House

New London, CT 06320

  • 75,075 SF Multifamily
  • 5.80% Cap Rate
  • $13,000,000
For Sale

147 Bank St

New London, CT 06320

  • 7,800 SF Multifamily
  • 5.67% Cap Rate
  • $1,350,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Waterford 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 Waterford or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
New London 27,359 10,473 34 $53,294 2 6,792 -1%
East Lyme 19,919 8,271 49 $105,432 2 1,957 2%

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

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

Waterford 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 Waterford?

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

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

How does Waterford compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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