York, PA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$111 Avg asking sale price
$749 Avg asking lease rate
40,784 SF Avg unit lease size
24,021 SF Avg building size for sale
8.80% Average cap rate

York's Demographic Profile

York has 17,411 households and a median income of $39,788, 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 45,802
# Households 17,411
Median age 34
Median household income $39,788
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 11,465
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
York $105 28,162 SF 10.20%
East York $221 11,893 SF 7.30%
Glen Rock $70 9,589 SF 7.21%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
York $164 13,224 SF
West York $105 3,657 SF
Dallastown $114 3,724 SF
Windsor $356 2,488 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
York $114 6,612 SF 9.80%
Glen Rock $70 9,589 SF 7.21%
Etters $125 5,328 SF 5.99%
Elizabethtown $124 2,732 SF 8.18%

Commercial Properties For Sale in York

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

3488 Board Rd

York, PA 17406

  • 9,460 SF Office Building
  • $700,000
For Sale

Land For Commercial Use

York, PA 17402

  • 1.21 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $399,900
For Sale

Land for Commercial Use

York, PA 17402

  • 1.95 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $399,900
For Sale

158 S Pershing Ave

York, PA 17401

  • 2,505 SF Multifamily
  • 9.50% Cap Rate
  • $267,000
For Sale

805 E Prospect St

York, PA 17403

  • 9,702 SF Retail Building
  • $450,000
For Sale

221 E Princess St

York, PA 17403

  • 5,250 SF Office Building
  • 10.20% Cap Rate
  • $309,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether York pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
York $111 24,021 SF
East York $137 11,764 SF
Springgettsbury Township $99 52,886 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places York 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 York or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
York 45,802 17,411 34 $39,788 3 11,465 2%
East York 9,542 3,884 44 $75,468 2 1,144 3%
Springgettsbury Township 28,215 10,633 43 $74,817 2 3,015 3%

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

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

York 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 York?

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

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

How does York compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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