Commercial Real Estate Market in Arnold, MO
Updated monthly: sale, lease, property records, location trend, and more… · Last update: August 31
50 active listings and 614 off-market properties in Arnold, MO. Commercial property asks $217/SF to buy and $8.11/SF/Yr to lease.
Market Trends
Arnold, MO spans 21.6 square miles in Jefferson County, Missouri. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 31 August 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Arnold, MO runs 21.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 13.7% in 2019.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Retail
Retail vacancy in Arnold, MO runs 6.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, down from 8% in 2020.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Arnold, MO runs 4.9% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2019. Nearly 1.6x the 2022 low of 3.1%.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Multifamily
Multifamily vacancy in Arnold, MO runs 8% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 6.5% in 2022.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Zoning & Land Use
Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category
- Residential 58.4%
- Special 18.9%
- Commercial 12.6%
- Industrial 5.5%
- Open space 3.4%
- Planned_development 1.1%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
Flood Plan
Residence District
Residence District
Residence District
Commercial District
Arnold, MO zones 7,376 acres across 17 districts. Commercial zoning covers 12.6% of zoned land, residential 58.4%, open space 3.4% and industrial 5.5%. The largest single district is Flood Plan at 18.9%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 18.1% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.
Flood Plan (FP)
FP" Floodplain District. Any structure exceeding thirty (30) feet in height, which adjoins property in any "PS," "AG," or "R" Residence District, shall be set back from such district line an additional distance of one (1) foot for each two (2) feet in height above thirty (30) feet. e. Any part of a lot area not used for buildings or other structures or for p…
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Arnold, MO has 35,027 residents in 14,854 households. Density runs 1,625 people per square mile. Median household income here is $76,839 and median gross rent $1,074 a month.
35,027
Population
14,854
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
21.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,625
Density / Sq Mi
$76,839
Median Household Income
$42,798
Median Earnings
$1,074
Median Rent
$214,100
Median Home Value
Tools
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Oakville | $100 (county avg) | — |
| Mehlville | $100 (county avg) | — |
| Green Park | $100 (county avg) | — |
| Fenton | $100 (county avg) | $7.49 |
Commercial property in Arnold, MO asks $217/SF. The 4 bordering markets run from $100/SF in Oakville to $100/SF in Oakville, and the city sits above their $100/SF median.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price per square foot for commercial property in Arnold?
Commercial property in Arnold, MO asks an average of $217 per square foot.
How much does it cost to lease commercial space in Arnold?
Asking lease rates in Arnold, MO average $8.11 per square foot per year.
How does Arnold compare to nearby markets on price?
Arnold, MO asks $217/SF against $100/SF in Oakville, $100/SF in Mehlville, $100/SF in Green Park and $100/SF in Fenton. Oakville is the cheapest entry point at 54% below Arnold pricing.
What zoning applies to commercial property in Arnold?
Arnold, MO zones 7,376 acres across 17 districts, of which 12.6% is commercial and 5.5% industrial. The largest single district is Flood Plan at 18.9% of zoned land. FP" Floodplain District. Any structure exceeding thirty (30) feet in height, which adjoins property in any "PS," "AG," or "R" Residence District, shall be set back from such district line an additional distance of one (1) foot for each two (2) feet in height above thirty (30) feet. e. Any part of a lot area not used for buildings or other structures or for p… Residential zoning covers 58.4% and open space 3.4%.
Where does Realmo's Arnold market data come from?
Realmo compiles Arnold, MO figures from 33 active sale listings, 17 active lease listings, 614 tracked off-market properties, the current Arnold zoning release. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 31 August 2026.
Methodology & data sources
- Asking prices and averages
- Computed from 33 active for-sale and 17 active for-lease listings in Arnold, MO. 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: 7,376 zoned acres across 17 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 Midwest region level, retail vacancy is reported at Midwest region level and industrial vacancy is reported at Midwest 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
