Ypsilanti, MI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Ypsilanti's Demographic Profile

Ypsilanti has 8,498 households and a median income of $40,410, 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 19,957
# Households 8,498
Median age 30
Median household income $40,410
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,768
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ypsilanti $99 25,385 SF 10.00%
Ypsilanti Township $99 54,187 SF 10.00%
Pittsfield Township $132 59,488 SF 7.59%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Ypsilanti $264 36,332 SF
Ypsilanti Township $178 35,739 SF
Superior Township $356 46,409 SF
Pittsfield Township $299 45,257 SF
Canton $264 5,141 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ypsilanti $116 44,723 SF 6.86%
Ypsilanti Township $116 44,723 SF 6.86%
Pittsfield Township $1,660 6,919 SF 5.49%
Canton $172 26,069 SF 8.36%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Ypsilanti

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

James Breakey Manor

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

  • 2,357 SF Office Building
  • $275,000
For Sale

Mabro Manor

Ypsilanti, MI 48198

  • 8,711 SF Multifamily
  • $1,250,000
For Sale

The Landing Apartments

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

  • 25,623 SF Multifamily
  • $1,800,000
For Sale

1405 Ecorse Rd

Ypsilanti, MI 48198

  • 6,102 SF Retail Building
  • $499,000
For Sale

The Gilbert Mansion

Ypsilanti, MI 48198

  • 8,000 SF Multifamily
  • 6.86% Cap Rate
  • $1,125,000
For Sale

Operating and Profitable Ypsilanti Dispensary

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

  • 4,455 SF Retail Building
  • $1,800,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Ypsilanti $142 32,308 SF
Ypsilanti Township $162 30,400 SF
Superior Township $190 50,841 SF
Pittsfield Township $396 35,321 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Ypsilanti 19,957 8,498 30 $40,410 2 5,768 -1%
Ypsilanti Township 54,433 22,707 37 $61,560 2 9,747 -1%
Superior Township 14,443 5,383 38 $87,401 3 1,187 -1%
Pittsfield Township 38,232 15,126 38 $92,495 2 6,299 -1%

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

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

Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti?

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

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

How does Ypsilanti compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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