Why Medical Campuses Are Recession-Resilient
developer
August 29, 2025
Healthcare Real Estate
															The fastest-growing sector in real estate—explained.
Healthcare real estate remains one of the most recession-proof asset classes in the market. Whether during inflation, market turbulence, or economic slowdowns, healthcare demand remains constant. Tenants in this space—hospitals, urgent care centers, dialysis clinics, surgical facilities—provide essential services that communities cannot do without.
These tenants often sign long-term leases (10–20 years), invest heavily in tenant improvements, and have low vacancy rates. The result for investors? Stable income, low turnover, and minimized volatility.
According to CBRE, even during the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic, healthcare real estate delivered above-average returns with minimal fluctuation.
Healthcare Real Estate: Demand, Demographics, and Data
As of 2025, the U.S. population aged 65 and over exceeds 60 million—and continues to grow. This demographic shift is creating explosive demand for outpatient care, preventative health, and regional treatment centers.
Data from the 2025 Cushman & Wakefield Healthcare Report shows:
- 70% increase in institutional demand for healthcare real estate over the past decade
 - Average MOB (Medical Office Building) occupancy at 91%
 - Investors increasingly reallocating capital from office and retail into healthcare assets
 
Case Study: Three Crosses Regional Hospital
In Las Cruces, New Mexico, Fund Momentum partnered to co-develop the Three Crosses Medical Campus. The multi-phase project includes:
- An urgent care facility
 - An 18,000 sq ft medical office
 - A three-story, 81,000 sq ft specialty center
 
This integrated medical district is expected to serve over 150,000 residents, create 250+ jobs, and generate consistent income for investors through long-term leases with healthcare providers.
“Healthcare real estate is where community need meets investor opportunity.” —Fund Momentum Strategy Memo
Stat Highlight
📊 Healthcare real estate has grown 70% in institutional demand over the past decade. (Source: CBRE U.S. Healthcare Real Estate Outlook, 2025)