The industrial real estate market in the Durham–Chapel Hill MSA continued its transition during the fourth quarter of 2025, with rising vacancies, moderating rent growth, and a construction pipeline that remains active but increasingly selective.

The industrial real-estate landscape in the Durham-Chapel Hill market continues to evolve. While underlying demand remains solid - fueled by life-sciences and advanced manufacturing growth - the region is contending with rising supply and a resultant uptick in vacancy.