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Downtown Denver Office Vacancy: Understanding the 37% Rate
Downtown Denver’s office vacancy rate hit 37.7% in Q3 2025 — the highest level since the 1980s oil bust — driven by remote work, tenant flight to quality submarkets, and public safety concerns. Not all of downtown is equally distressed: LoDo and Union Station hover near 20% vacancy while upper CBD towers reach 40–46%. SVN Denver Commercial breaks down the causes, the signs of stabilization, and what the data means for investors and tenants navigating the market today.
RiNo Office Market: Denver’s Emerging Creative Hub
The RiNo office market has transformed Denver’s River North Art District from a former industrial corridor into a top destination for creative and technology tenants. With adaptive reuse buildings, mixed-use integration, and strong transit access via the 38th and Blake RTD station, RiNo offers a workspace character that traditional submarkets cannot replicate. SVN Denver Commercial tracks this emerging submarket for investors and tenants evaluating office opportunities in Denver.
E-Commerce Impact on Denver Industrial Demand
E-commerce has become the dominant force shaping Denver’s industrial real estate market, driving unprecedented demand for fulfillment centers, last-mile distribution hubs, and cold storage facilities. Denver’s central location, airport access, and highway infrastructure make it a prime beneficiary of e-commerce growth in the western United States. This page examines how online retail is reshaping e-commerce Denver industrial demand and what it means for investors and tenants in today’s market.
SVN Research & Reports
Economic Update – October 10, 2024
1. SEPTEMBER JOBS REPORT The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the US added 254k jobs in September, drastically defying expectations following a summer of worsening labor market conditions. The consensus forecast from economists heading into the data...
Economic Update – September 27, 2024
1. FED INTEREST RATE CUT The Federal Reserve cut its primary policy interest rate by 50 basis points (bps) in September to a target range of 4.75%-5%, the first interest rate reduction since policymakers began their fight against post-pandemic inflation in March 2022....
SVN Economic Update – September 12, 2024
1. CPI INFLATION According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.2%month-over-month (MoM) in August, repeating July’s pace and in line with the consensus forecasts that led up to the data release. The annual CPI measure...
Northern Colorado Talking Points
October 2022 Talking Points: Two Large Deals Showcase NoCO Property-Type Attraction to Investors
NoCO Vacancy Space Now at 3 Million Square Feet NoCO Sales Volume Slowing Down in Two Recent QuartersContact our advisors to see how they can help you with your property Despite the definite cooling off in CRE sales volume in our area, we still see some market trends...
September 2022 Talking Points – NoCO CRE Buyers Focusing on Smaller Properties
Sales Price DistributionSeptember featured smaller deals, as institutional investors pauseSales Price Per Square Foot DistributionMore than half the September deals priced over $200 PSFContact our advisors to see how they can help you with your property September...
July 2022 Talking Points: Institutional Trades showcase in NoCO CRE activity in July
2022 on Track to Top 2021 Levels in NoCO Regional CRE Sales5 Year Annual Sales VolumeSweet Spot for Most NoCO Buyers is around $400,000 to $5 million, but plenty of activity over $10 million as wellNoCO Sales Price DistributionContact our advisors to see how they can...