West Haven, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$333 Avg asking sale price
$4,170 Avg asking lease rate
21,420 SF Avg unit lease size
10,116 SF Avg building size for sale
7.16% Average cap rate

West Haven's Demographic Profile

West Haven has 19,928 households and a median income of $70,269, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 52,380
# Households 19,928
Median age 38
Median household income $70,269
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,189
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Haven $164 8,573 SF 6.88%
New Haven $169 15,851 SF 9.54%
Orange $146 28,820 SF 7.09%
Milford $194 18,842 SF 7.97%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
West Haven $414 4,546 SF
New Haven $343 7,766 SF
Orange $400 4,934 SF
East Haven $269 9,093 SF
Milford $306 12,264 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Haven $244 4,083 SF 8.30%
New Haven $221 10,498 SF 9.45%
East Haven $235 10,647 SF 7.55%
Branford $353 8,839 SF 6.50%

Commercial Properties For Sale in West Haven

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

275 Front Ave

West Haven, CT 06516

  • 2,100 SF Retail Building
  • $500,000
For Sale

91 Boston Post Rd

Orange, CT 06477

  • 2,000 SF Retail Building
  • $1,750,000
For Sale

Damato's Seafood

New Haven, CT 06511

  • 6,165 SF Multifamily
  • 6.44% Cap Rate
  • $1,395,000
For Sale

Campbell Ave & Hall St

West Haven, CT

  • $2,050,000
For Sale

559 Orange Ave, West Haven, Ct

West Haven, CT 06516

  • 6,000 SF Retail Building
  • $1,900,000
For Sale

2 Atwood Pl

West Haven, CT 06516

  • 12,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $950,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
West Haven $333 10,116 SF
New Haven $253 20,090 SF
Orange $332 17,285 SF
East Haven $312 22,002 SF
Milford $275 16,167 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places West Haven 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 West Haven or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
West Haven 52,380 19,928 38 $70,269 2 9,189 -2%
New Haven 127,936 49,845 33 $49,339 2 37,207 -2%
Orange 14,728 5,492 47 $128,504 3 809 1%
Milford 54,477 23,317 46 $102,802 2 6,081 1%

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

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

West Haven 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 West Haven?

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

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

How does West Haven compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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