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Whether you're talking to investors, tenants, brokers, or your own team, a few sharp stats can go a long way toward sealing the deal.
So we pulled together 5 IOS stats worth quoting — and why they matter.
IOS STATS
5 IOS Stats Worth Quoting
1. Market Size: $300+ Billion
The U.S. IOS market is estimated to be worth over $300 billion and growing — larger than the self-storage sector (~$60B).
2. Historic Cap Rate Premium: 50–100 bps
IOS has historically traded at a 50–100 basis point cap rate premium over traditional industrial.
Why? Smaller deal sizes, fragmented ownership, and limited data. But as the space matures, that premium may narrow — and early movers could benefit.
3. National Vacancy Rate: 4.2%
National IOS vacancy hovers around 4.2%, compared to 6.6% for traditional warehouse space.
Good IOS sites don’t sit long — and rents have steadily increased year over year.
4. Fragmented Ownership: <10% by Institutions
Institutions own less than 10% of all IOS properties.
What inning are we in? It’s early in the ballgame — we’re still making our first trip through the lineup.
5. Share of the Alternatives Market: 2%
IOS makes up 2% of the alternatives universe — roughly the same as Cold Storage and Life Sciences combined.
Keep these stats in your back pocket and lead the conversation.
New to IOS?
Start with our guide: What is Industrial Outdoor Storage?
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