WORKING DRAFT 2026 Development Report

INDUSTRIAL

Industrial Space Under Construction

Industrial space under construction declined 62% from nearly 785,000 sqft in Q1 2025 to 296,500 sqft in Q1 2026. This decline is reflective of a national slowdown in new industrial construction, primarily a result of continued high interest rates, increasing cost of construction, and ongoing economic policy uncertainty.

296,500 SQ FT

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Source: NAI Wisinski of West Michigan

Industrial Vacancy

3.3%

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Industrial vacancy has trended upward from Q1 2024, with Q1 2026 marking the first decline in industrial vacancy since Q4 2024. However, compared to national industrial vacancy rates currently at 7.1%, Greater Grand Rapids’ industrial market continues to be extremely tight.

Source: NAI Wisinski of West Michigan

Average Industrial Rent

$6.36 / SQ FT

Greater Grand Rapids industrial rents continue a steady long-term growth trend, reaching $6.36 per square foot in Q1 2026. With national asking rents at $10.34/sq ft, the region remains a cost-competitive market for industrial tenants and business growth.

Source: NAI Wisinski of West Michigan

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