For Sale
Wheaton, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$243
Avg asking sale price
$19
Avg asking lease rate
4,400 SF
Avg unit lease size
17,241 SF
Avg building size for sale
5.84%
Average cap rate
Wheaton's Demographic Profile
Wheaton has 19,203 households and a median income of $113,368, 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 | 51,724 |
| # Households | 19,203 |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median household income | $113,368 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 5,435 |
| 5-year population change | -2% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | $172 | 5,461 SF | 5.25% |
| Winfield | $190 | 8,277 SF | 5.25% |
| Glen Ellyn | $200 | 6,457 SF | 8.99% |
| Warrenville | $303 | 7,518 SF | 6.77% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | $315 | 31,619 SF |
| Winfield | $131 | 13,347 SF |
| Glen Ellyn | $318 | 9,051 SF |
| Carol Stream | $211 | 6,148 SF |
| Warrenville | $356 | 1,598 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | $169 | 17,257 SF | 6.44% |
| Glen Ellyn | $181 | 15,688 SF | 6.44% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Wheaton
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Wheaton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | $243 | 17,241 SF |
| Winfield | $197 | 8,736 SF |
| Glen Ellyn | $367 | 7,593 SF |
| Carol Stream | $262 | 8,970 SF |
| Warrenville | $335 | 6,158 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Wheaton 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 Wheaton or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | 51,724 | 19,203 | 40 | $113,368 | 3 | 5,435 | -2% |
| Winfield | 10,050 | 3,788 | 46 | $136,731 | 3 | 276 | -2% |
| Glen Ellyn | 27,687 | 10,256 | 41 | $124,058 | 3 | 2,461 | -2% |
| Carol Stream | 38,480 | 13,728 | 40 | $98,007 | 3 | 4,551 | -2% |
| Warrenville | 14,618 | 5,672 | 41 | $98,162 | 3 | 1,257 | -1% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Wheaton, 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 Wheaton
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Is Wheaton a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Wheaton 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 Wheaton?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Wheaton. 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 Wheaton?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Wheaton. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Wheaton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Wheaton. 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 Wheaton acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Wheaton, 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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