Westfield, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Westfield's Demographic Profile

Westfield has 11,520 households and a median income of $193,307, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 33,724
# Households 11,520
Median age 42
Median household income $193,307
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,272
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Westfield $340 8,584 SF 9.14%
Scotch Plains $405 4,719 SF 9.14%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Westfield $316 17,716 SF 9.14%
Scotch Plains $415 10,988 SF 9.14%
Fanwood $628 3,735 SF 9.14%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Westfield $532 8,289 SF
Scotch Plains $549 4,748 SF
Mountainside $517 5,600 SF
Cranford $449 10,130 SF
Fanwood $562 4,848 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Westfield $333 19,955 SF 6.01%
Cranford $295 19,820 SF 6.01%
Clark $295 17,370 SF 6.01%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Westfield

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

260 W Scott Ave

Rahway, NJ 07065

  • 2,029 SF Retail Building
  • $1,975,000
For Sale

1449 Irving St

Rahway, NJ 07065

  • 2,532 SF Retail Building
  • $799,000
For Sale

Auction - REIT Sale | Former 7-Eleven

Plainfield, NJ 07062

  • 2,795 SF Retail Building
  • $150,000
For Sale

230 Marion Ave

Linden, NJ 07036

  • 15,300 SF Flex Building
  • $3,500,000
For Sale

411 North Ave

Cranford, NJ 07016

  • 9,703 SF Office Building
  • $2,400,000
For Sale

139 South St

New Providence, NJ 07974

  • 23,000 SF Office Building
  • $4,800,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Westfield $390 13,764 SF
Scotch Plains $467 8,960 SF
Mountainside $449 7,455 SF
Cranford $332 15,808 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Westfield

For Sale

Prime South Apartments

Plainfield, NJ 07062

  • 23,351 SF Multifamily
  • $8,665,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Westfield 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 Westfield or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Westfield 33,724 11,520 42 $193,307 3 2,272 1%
Mountainside 7,659 2,605 47 $154,500 3 155 1%

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

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

Westfield 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 Westfield?

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

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

How does Westfield compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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