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Cap Rate Calculator for DFW Commercial Real Estate

Cap rate = NOI / Property Price. Simple formula, but the "good" range varies dramatically across DFW submarkets. Here's what to expect and how to calculate it for your deal.

Researched by the TruReport editorial team · Updated 2026-07-31 · Editorial standards

DFW Cap Rate Averages (2026)

By property type and submarket:

  • Office (Class A, Uptown/Victory Park): 5.5-6.5%
  • Office (Class B, Plano/Richardson): 7.0-8.5%
  • Retail (Strip/NNN, North Dallas): 5.0-6.0%
  • Retail (Non-anchor, suburban): 7.0-9.0%
  • Industrial (Logistics, Alliance/I-35E corridor): 4.5-5.5%
  • Multifamily (200+ units, Dallas core): 4.0-5.0%

How to Calculate

Cap Rate = Net Operating Income (NOI) / Purchase Price

  • NOI = Gross Rental Income - Operating Expenses (NOT including mortgage payments)
  • Operating Expenses include: property tax, insurance, CAM, management fees, maintenance reserves
  • DO NOT include: debt service, depreciation, capital expenditures in NOI
  • Example: $180K NOI / $2.4M price = 7.5% cap rate

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