Commercial Real Estate Market in Arvada, CO
Updated monthly: sale, lease, property records, location trend, and more… · Last update: August 31
172 active listings and 1,279 off-market properties in Arvada, CO. Commercial property asks $242/SF to buy and $15.24/SF/Yr to lease.
Market Trends
Arvada, CO spans 198.9 square miles in Jefferson County, Colorado. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 31 August 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Arvada, CO runs 20.8% across the West region in 2025, up from 11% in 2019.
Vacancy Rate % in West region
Retail
Retail vacancy in Arvada, CO runs 5.8% across the West region in 2025, down from 7% in 2020.
Vacancy Rate % in West region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Arvada, CO runs 7.9% across the West region in 2025, up from 3.7% in 2019. Nearly 3.2x the 2022 low of 2.5%.
Vacancy Rate % in West region
Multifamily
Multifamily vacancy in Arvada, CO runs 8.6% across the West region in 2025, up from 7% in 2022.
Vacancy Rate % in West region
Zoning & Land Use
Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category
- Open space 37.1%
- Residential 35.6%
- Planned_development 15.4%
- Mixed use 5.8%
- Industrial 3%
- Commercial 1.6%
- Civic 1.4%
- Special 0.2%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
Parks And Open Space
Residential Neighborhood 7500
Planned Unit Development
Residential Neighborhood 6000
Residential 24
Arvada, CO zones 21,220 acres across 26 districts. Commercial zoning covers 1.6% of zoned land, residential 35.6%, open space 37.1% and industrial 3%. The largest single district is Parks And Open Space at 37.1%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 4.6% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.
Parks And Open Space (OS)
CTS 2-1-2-1. - Zoning districts established. A. Generally. In order to carry out the provisions of this Code, the City is divided into the following zoning districts and subdistricts: 1. Parks and Open Space District a. OS Parks and Open Space District 2. Residential Districts a. RA Residential/Agricultural District b. RN Residential Neighborhood District i.…
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Arvada, CO has 160,675 residents in 66,580 households. Density runs 808 people per square mile. Median household income here is $115,584 and median gross rent $1,974 a month.
160,675
Population
66,580
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
50%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
198.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
808
Density / Sq Mi
$115,584
Median Household Income
$64,460
Median Earnings
$1,974
Median Rent
$618,822
Median Home Value
Tools
Lease vs Buy Breakeven
At $15.24/SF/Yr lease vs $242/SF buy → buying wins if held > 4.4 years.
At a 6.3% gross asking yield the payback reads short relative to leasing. Assumes 30% down at 6.5% fixed, 2% a year in taxes and upkeep, 3% appreciation, 5% opportunity cost, 2% closing plus 5% selling costs, and a 3% annual rent escalator.
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | — | $23.67 |
| Wheat Ridge | — | $16.11 |
| Westminster | — | $18.59 |
| Lakewood | — | — |
Commercial property in Arvada, CO asks $242/SF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price per square foot for commercial property in Arvada?
Commercial property in Arvada, CO asks an average of $242 per square foot. The 6 most recent recorded sales traded at a median of $256/SF.
How much does it cost to lease commercial space in Arvada?
Asking lease rates in Arvada, CO average $15.24 per square foot per year.
Is it cheaper to lease or buy commercial space in Arvada?
Buying beats leasing in Arvada, CO if the property is held longer than 4.4 years, comparing $15.24/SF/Yr asking rent with $242/SF asking price. The model assumes 30% down at 6.5% fixed, 2% of value per year in taxes and upkeep, 3% appreciation, 5% opportunity cost on the cash and a 3% annual rent escalator.
What zoning applies to commercial property in Arvada?
Arvada, CO zones 21,220 acres across 26 districts, of which 1.6% is commercial and 3% industrial. The largest single district is Parks And Open Space at 37.1% of zoned land. CTS 2-1-2-1. - Zoning districts established. A. Generally. In order to carry out the provisions of this Code, the City is divided into the following zoning districts and subdistricts: 1. Parks and Open Space District a. OS Parks and Open Space District 2. Residential Districts a. RA Residential/Agricultural District b. RN Residential Neighborhood District i.… Residential zoning covers 35.6% and open space 37.1%.
Where does Realmo's Arvada market data come from?
Realmo compiles Arvada, CO figures from 7 recent recorded sales, 115 active sale listings, 57 active lease listings, 1,279 tracked off-market properties, the current Arvada zoning release. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 31 August 2026.
Methodology & data sources
- Asking prices and averages
- Computed from 115 active for-sale and 57 active for-lease listings in Arvada, CO. These are ASKING figures from live listings, not closed-transaction prices, and a segment carried by a handful of listings reads as indicative rather than an average.
- Vacancy rates
- Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
- Zoning and land use
- The current municipal zoning release: 21,220 zoned acres across 26 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
- Refresh
- The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 31 August 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
- Known limitations
- office vacancy is reported at West region level, retail vacancy is reported at West region level and industrial vacancy is reported at West region level.
- Coverage
- Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.
Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 31 August 2026 · report a data issue
