Pittsburgh, PA – July 2025: Southwestern Pennsylvania’s industrial market maintained steady conditions through Q2 2025, continuing to reflect stable vacancy and measured leasing activity, according to the latest Industrial Intel report from Lee & Associates of Western Pennsylvania. Notably, vacancy rates across Class A, B, and C spaces are now closely aligned, at 5.46%, 4.84%, and 5.31%, respectively. This alignment underscores the market’s balanced position, particularly notable given the historically smaller footprint of Class A product compared to Class B and C inventory.
Class A vacancy has declined consistently since peaking near 14% in late 2023, reflecting steady absorption in the newer facilities built during the post-COVID warehouse expansion. With an industrial market that primarily attracts small to mid-size users in manufacturing and targeted logistics sectors, Southwestern Pennsylvania remains strategically positioned for steady growth rather than speculative expansion.
Heather Kreiger, Principal & Regional Research Director at Lee & Associates, notes, “Southwestern Pennsylvania continues to be a stable, balanced market that strategically caters to smaller-scale, build-to-suit users. The continued tightening in Class A availability highlights a steady demand for modern spaces yet underscores the importance of readiness—fully-entitled and infrastructure-ready sites are crucial for future growth.”
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Lee & Associates is a leading commercial brokerage firm serving Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. Our offices in Pittsburgh, Central Pennsylvania, and Suburban Philadelphia provide full-service expertise across industrial, office, retail, land, and investment sales. With a strong local presence and a national platform, our team brings market intelligence, strategic guidance, and deep-rooted relationships to every assignment.
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Heather Kreiger, CCIM
Principal & Regional Research Director
Lee & Associates – hkreiger@lee-associates.com