For Sale
Wilkes Barre, PA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$94
Avg asking sale price
$13
Avg asking lease rate
9,675 SF
Avg unit lease size
41,345 SF
Avg building size for sale
7.61%
Average cap rate
Wilkes Barre's Demographic Profile
Wilkes Barre has 17,762 households and a median income of $45,395, 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 | 45,384 |
| # Households | 17,762 |
| Median age | 36 |
| Median household income | $45,395 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 9,918 |
| 5-year population change | +1% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Barre | $146 | 63,904 SF | 9.22% |
| Plains | $95 | 42,847 SF | 8.85% |
| Kingston | $147 | 79,971 SF | 6.80% |
| Hudson | $22 | 77,945 SF | 8.85% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Barre | $41 | 47,512 SF | 8.85% |
| Plains | $22 | 77,945 SF | 8.85% |
| Hudson | $22 | 77,945 SF | 8.85% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Barre | $88 | 11,604 SF |
| Edwardsville | $118 | 10,200 SF |
| Kingston | $118 | 10,200 SF |
| Larksville | $125 | 9,600 SF |
| Swoyersville | $152 | 5,100 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Barre | $125 | 17,628 SF | 8.11% |
| Plains | $150 | 30,000 SF | 7.80% |
| Kingston | $141 | 24,358 SF | 8.11% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Wilkes Barre
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 Wilkes Barre pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Barre | $94 | 41,345 SF |
| Edwardsville | $81 | 15,739 SF |
| Plains | $113 | 38,565 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Barre | 45,384 | 17,762 | 36 | $45,395 | 2 | 9,918 | 1% |
| Plains | 4,135 | 1,874 | 44 | $68,650 | 2 | 686 | -3% |
| Forty Fort | 3,895 | 1,746 | 43 | $73,186 | 2 | 576 | -3% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Wilkes-Barre, PA 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 Wilkes Barre
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Is Wilkes Barre a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Wilkes Barre. 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 Wilkes Barre?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Wilkes Barre. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Wilkes Barre compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Wilkes Barre. 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 Wilkes Barre acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Wilkes Barre, 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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