Wharton, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$65 Avg asking sale price
$12 Avg asking lease rate
14,125 SF Avg unit lease size
16,761 SF Avg building size for sale
8.48% Average cap rate

Wharton's Demographic Profile

Wharton has 3,842 households and a median income of $45,251, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 9,890
# Households 3,842
Median age 40
Median household income $45,251
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,711
5-year population change +4%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Wharton $62 8,686 SF
El Campo $278 6,679 SF
East Bernard $109 1,920 SF
Louise $184 1,632 SF
Eagle Lake $438 833 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Wharton

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

623 N Richmond Rd

Wharton, TX 77488

  • 3,716 SF Retail Building
  • $275,000
For Sale

2933 Hwy 60

Wharton, TX 77488

  • 27,352 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,295,000
For Sale

148 S Houston St

Wharton, TX 77488

  • 2,143 SF Office Building
  • $225,000
For Sale

115 W Burleson St

Wharton, TX 77488

  • 4,260 SF Retail Building
  • $299,900
For Sale

1119 E Milam St

Wharton, TX 77488

  • 12,240 SF Retail Building
  • 8.48% Cap Rate
  • $495,000
For Sale

2100 Regional Medical Dr

Wharton, TX 77488

  • 55,000 SF Health Care Building
  • Price Upon Request

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Wharton $65 16,761 SF
El Campo $179 5,584 SF
East Bernard $109 1,920 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Wharton 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 Wharton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Wharton 9,890 3,842 40 $45,251 2 1,711 4%
El Campo 12,432 4,487 37 $52,886 3 1,622 2%
Hungerford 25 9 53 $67,500 2 2 -12%
Boling 760 292 39 $51,000 3 69 -3%
East Bernard 2,075 799 43 $60,211 3 178 -2%

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

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

Wharton 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 Wharton?

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

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

How does Wharton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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