Albany, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$340 Avg asking sale price
$38 Avg asking lease rate
3,424 SF Avg unit lease size
11,770 SF Avg building size for sale
5.83% Average cap rate

Albany's Demographic Profile

Albany has 7,153 households and a median income of $112,748, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 19,358
# Households 7,153
Median age 39
Median household income $112,748
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,748
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Albany $333 16,486 SF 6.95%
Berkeley $423 8,229 SF 9.21%
El Cerrito $352 8,132 SF 6.00%
Emeryville $407 9,544 SF 6.40%
Bay Area $476 14,182 SF 19.27%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Berkeley $292 18,129 SF 6.03%
Emeryville $398 14,869 SF 4.90%
Bay Area $531 24,759 SF 9.96%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Albany $274 18,328 SF
Berkeley $432 7,264 SF
El Cerrito $420 15,465 SF
Emeryville $415 3,320 SF
Bay Area $534 10,692 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Albany $390 5,588 SF 5.41%
Berkeley $449 9,714 SF 12.23%
El Cerrito $390 4,997 SF 5.41%
Bay Area $455 11,982 SF 13.07%
Richmond $311 8,886 SF 9.56%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Albany

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

735 Gilman St

Berkeley, CA 94710

  • 7,711 SF Flex Building
  • $1,995,000
For Sale

6500 Fairmount Ave

El Cerrito, CA 94530

  • 12,004 SF Retail Building
  • $2,295,000
For Sale

BIGGEST House in Albany!

Albany, CA 94706

  • 10,784 SF Multifamily
  • $1,988,888
For Sale

Food Processing Building

Albany, CA 94710

  • 30,367 SF Industrial Building
  • $9,499,000
For Sale

Multi-Tenant Investment Opportunity

Albany, CA 94706

  • 24,652 SF Retail Building
  • 6.55% Cap Rate
  • $8,800,000
For Sale

Huge Triplex with Vacant 4bd/2bth Townhome

Berkeley, CA 94702

  • 3,633 SF Multifamily
  • 5.16% Cap Rate
  • $1,549,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Albany pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Albany $340 11,770 SF
Berkeley $422 10,468 SF
El Cerrito $405 12,314 SF
Emeryville $832 10,403 SF
Bay Area $479 19,420 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Albany alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Albany or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Albany 19,358 7,153 39 $112,748 3 3,748 -3%
Berkeley 118,465 45,240 34 $98,511 2 27,469 -3%
El Cerrito 25,744 10,379 44 $122,148 2 4,392 -1%
Emeryville 11,881 6,444 39 $112,072 2 4,500 -2%
Bay Area 7,393,646 2,655,228 41 $122,558 3 1,228,860 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Albany, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Albany

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Is Albany a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Albany offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Albany?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Albany. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Albany?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Albany. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Albany compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Albany. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Albany acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Albany, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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