Wilson, NC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$175 Avg asking sale price
$1,990 Avg asking lease rate
15,229 SF Avg unit lease size
114,990 SF Avg building size for sale
5.98% Average cap rate

Wilson's Demographic Profile

Wilson has 20,877 households and a median income of $47,296, 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 50,137
# Households 20,877
Median age 41
Median household income $47,296
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 10,503
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Wilson $202 4,415 SF 7.20%
Rocky Mount $232 8,392 SF 5.31%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Wilson $314 4,655 SF
Stantonsburg $52 13,050 SF
Rocky Mount $513 6,878 SF
Selma $1,090 3,632 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Rocky Mount $428 6,571 SF 6.57%
Goldsboro $111 8,557 SF 7.50%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Wilson

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

116 Nash St SW

Wilson, NC 27893

  • 5,700 SF Retail Building
  • $675,000
For Sale

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Wilson, NC 27893

  • 13,529 SF Specialty
  • $160,000
For Sale

127-129 Barnes St W

Wilson, NC 27893

  • 4,614 SF Retail Building
  • 7.20% Cap Rate
  • $1,225,000
For Sale

2803 Forest Hills & 2800 Downing St, Wilson

Wilson, NC 27893

  • 14.26 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,999,900
For Sale

108 Tarboro St W

Wilson, NC 27893

  • 1,700 SF Retail Building
  • $370,000
For Sale

211 Nash St E

Wilson, NC 27893

  • 3,289 SF Retail Building
  • $650,000

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Wilson $175 114,990 SF
Elm City $55 54,000 SF
Stantonsburg $52 46,629 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Wilson 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 Wilson or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Wilson 50,137 20,877 41 $47,296 2 10,503 1%
Elm City 1,115 468 43 $48,152 2 146 -4%
Lucama 635 246 40 $45,417 3 79 -6%
Stantonsburg 445 171 43 $49,999 3 53 -7%
Sharpsburg 603 263 40 $51,395 2 114 -9%

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

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

Wilson 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 Wilson?

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

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

How does Wilson compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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