Wheat Ridge, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$327 Avg asking sale price
$178 Avg asking lease rate
6,164 SF Avg unit lease size
11,457 SF Avg building size for sale
6.61% Average cap rate

Wheat Ridge's Demographic Profile

Wheat Ridge has 15,849 households and a median income of $80,806, 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 35,181
# Households 15,849
Median age 42
Median household income $80,806
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 7,537
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Wheat Ridge $337 8,563 SF 8.67%
Edgewater $292 1,748 SF 8.67%
Arvada $263 9,087 SF 7.25%
Lakewood $250 9,451 SF 9.66%
Westminster $246 9,079 SF 7.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Wheat Ridge $344 12,778 SF 7.25%
Arvada $311 14,637 SF 7.25%
Lakewood $291 11,072 SF 9.46%
Westminster $270 33,888 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Wheat Ridge $377 8,058 SF
Edgewater $292 1,748 SF
Arvada $425 9,524 SF
Lakewood $344 15,122 SF
Westminster $412 35,861 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Wheat Ridge $265 13,283 SF 7.58%
Arvada $228 20,554 SF 7.47%
Lakewood $263 14,183 SF 7.66%
Westminster $230 8,229 SF 6.72%
Golden $323 17,792 SF 7.27%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Wheat Ridge

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

4705 W 38th Ave

Denver, CO 80212

  • 2,326 SF Retail Building
  • $1,400,000
For Sale

5295 Vivian St

Arvada, CO 80002

  • 26,496 SF Industrial Building
  • $5,300,000
For Sale

7711 Grandview Ave

Arvada, CO 80002

  • 2,670 SF Retail Building
  • $1,495,000
For Sale

5610 Ward Rd #130

Arvada, CO 80002

  • 58,287 SF Flex Building
  • 6.30% Cap Rate
  • $1,531,000
For Sale

Newland Way Industrial Condos

Arvada, CO 80002

  • 3,012 SF Industrial Building
  • $499,000
For Sale

6500 W 44th Ave

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

  • 2,110 SF Office Building
  • $515,000

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 Wheat Ridge pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Wheat Ridge $327 11,457 SF
Edgewater $364 3,786 SF
Arvada $331 14,844 SF
Lakewood $299 11,850 SF
Federal Heights $322 9,625 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Wheat Ridge

For Sale

Tabor Lake Apartment Community

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

  • 69,080 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Edgewater 4,850 2,232 38 $76,454 2 1,141 -2%
Arvada 113,277 45,173 42 $99,938 2 12,742 -1%
Lakewood 155,299 66,704 40 $77,606 2 29,639 -1%
Federal Heights 15,398 5,589 34 $50,362 3 2,654 5%

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

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

Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge?

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

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

How does Wheat Ridge compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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