Waukegan, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Waukegan's Demographic Profile

Waukegan has 27,597 households and a median income of $60,269, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 82,007
# Households 27,597
Median age 35
Median household income $60,269
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 14,538
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Waukegan $187 6,896 SF 8.00%
Park City $183 22,936 SF 8.00%
Gurnee $272 6,767 SF 8.00%
North Chicago $111 6,679 SF 7.12%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Waukegan $189 9,519 SF
Park City $583 3,000 SF
Gurnee $243 14,398 SF
Abbott Park $234 9,525 SF
Beach Park $1,233 2,163 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Waukegan $197 6,544 SF 9.54%
Abbott Park $274 6,544 SF 9.54%
North Chicago $275 6,544 SF 9.54%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Waukegan

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

616 Washington St

Waukegan, IL 60085

  • 6,556 SF Retail Building
  • $439,000
For Sale

Harbor Freight Tools

Gurnee, IL 60031

  • 20,568 SF Retail Building
  • 7.25% Cap Rate
  • $1,654,510
For Sale

2619 Martin Luther King Jr Dr

North Chicago, IL 60064

  • 10,057 SF Office Building
  • $400,000
For Sale

226 S Sheridan Rd

Waukegan, IL 60085

  • 3,700 SF Retail Building
  • $475,000
For Sale

Lakeside Center

Waukegan, IL 60085

  • 26,000 SF Retail Building
  • $1,550,000
For Sale

Portfolio of 4 For Sale

North Chicago, IL

  • Lots
  • $300,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Waukegan $167 20,162 SF
Park City $619 10,386 SF
Gurnee $247 14,618 SF
Abbott Park $132 44,643 SF
Beach Park $724 14,474 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Waukegan 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 Waukegan or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Waukegan 82,007 27,597 35 $60,269 3 14,538 -3%
Park City 7,310 2,361 33 $63,480 3 970 -3%
Gurnee 29,979 11,479 42 $103,701 3 3,487 -2%
Abbott Park 14,633 4,857 33 $44,606 3 2,837 -2%
Beach Park 13,453 4,719 39 $78,129 3 1,038 -2%

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

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

Waukegan 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 Waukegan?

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

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

How does Waukegan compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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