Wildwood, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Wildwood's Demographic Profile

Wildwood has 14,209 households and a median income of $101,197, 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 36,978
# Households 14,209
Median age 42
Median household income $101,197
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,890
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Wildwood $479 15,238 SF
Grayslake $582 17,302 SF
Ingleside $657 4,990 SF
Volo $657 4,990 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Antioch $151 8,080 SF 8.69%
Waukegan $197 6,544 SF 9.54%
North Chicago $197 6,544 SF 9.54%
Abbott Park $197 6,544 SF 9.54%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Wildwood

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

Block Property

Grayslake, IL 60030

  • 67 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $4,000,000
For Sale

Starbucks Anchored Center - Hainesville, IL

Hainesville, IL 60030

  • 10,061 SF Retail Building
  • 7.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,743,000
For Sale

6021 Washington St

Gurnee, IL 60031

  • 7,200 SF Office Building
  • $1,295,000
For Sale

16530 Washington

Gurnee, IL 60031

  • 10 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,900,000
For Sale

Lakemoor Prime Commercial Opportunity

Lakemoor, IL 60051

  • 14 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $7,250,000
For Sale

Industrial Proposal

Volo, IL 60073

  • 6,979 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,200,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Wildwood $336 26,647 SF
Grayslake $371 30,321 SF
Hainesville $125 10,061 SF
Round Lake $115 108,678 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Wildwood 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 Wildwood or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Wildwood 36,978 14,209 42 $101,197 3 2,890 -1%
Grayslake 21,475 8,090 40 $110,668 3 1,917 -1%
Hainesville 3,506 1,214 37 $106,339 3 240 -3%
Round Lake 17,455 5,812 37 $86,506 3 1,333 -2%

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

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

Wildwood 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 Wildwood?

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

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

How does Wildwood compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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