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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.
Cherry Creek Office Market: Denver’s Premium Submarket
The Cherry Creek office market is Denver’s most resilient and prestigious submarket, offering Class A rents of $42–55 per square foot and a walkable, amenity-rich environment that continues to attract professional services firms fleeing downtown vacancy. With just 3–4 million square feet of inventory and essentially no room for new supply, Cherry Creek’s scarcity supports premium rents and tenant retention well above the metro average. Investors and tenants alike will find SVN Denver’s 2026 analysis an essential guide to understanding what makes this submarket stand apart.
Denver Retail Vacancy at Record Low: Investment Implications
Denver’s retail vacancy rate has dropped to a record-low 4.7–4.8%, driven by minimal new construction and steady tenant demand from QSRs, healthcare, grocery, and discount retailers. This historic tightness is compressing cap rates and limiting available inventory, creating a strongly landlord-favorable investment environment. SVN Denver Commercial breaks down what record-low Denver retail vacancy means for buyers, sellers, and landlords navigating today’s market.
SVN Research & Reports
Economic Update – October 24, 2024
1. ECONOMIC ACTIVITY REMAINS STEADY According to the October 23rd release of the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book Summary of National Economic Activity, activity has changed little in nearly all districts since early September, though two districts have reported modest...
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....
Northern Colorado Talking Points
June 2022 Talking Points: NoCO CRE Sellers Find In-State Buyers as June Slows Down from Earlier Springtime Velocity
Retail Market Rents Holding on to the $20 PSF (triple net) Lease Rates in NoCO NoCO Retail Vacancy Healthy and Holding at Under 5% Rate Contact our advisors to see how they can help you with your property June was a relatively quiet month for our tri-county region in...
May 2022 Talking Points: Large Deals Feature in a Very Active May for NoCO CRE Sales Transactions
Rent Growth Still Positive thus far in 2022 Tri-County Market Rent Growth More Vacant Space than We’ve had in a Decade, Though the Overall Vacancy Rate is Still “Healthy” at 5% Rate Tri-County Vacant Space Contact our advisors to see how they can help you with your...
February 2022 Talking Points: Rising Values and Demand Driving NoCO CRE Development and Investor Interest
Deliveries & DemolitionsIncreasing NoCO trend of redevelopment shown through increase in demolition of older propertiesNoCO Under Construction on the RiseNoCO CRE rebound from Covid period shown as under construction rising to 3 year highContact our advisors to...