Alhambra, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$488 Avg asking sale price
$72 Avg asking lease rate
4,408 SF Avg unit lease size
9,979 SF Avg building size for sale
5.25% Average cap rate

Alhambra's Demographic Profile

Alhambra has 28,626 households and a median income of $76,010, 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 79,236
# Households 28,626
Median age 42
Median household income $76,010
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 17,759
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Alhambra $520 5,262 SF 6.73%
Monterey Park $522 4,920 SF 5.61%
San Gabriel $764 5,235 SF 4.19%
Highland Park $693 4,827 SF 6.18%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Alhambra $611 5,799 SF
South Pasadena $962 10,802 SF
Monterey Park $582 7,867 SF
San Gabriel $577 4,339 SF
San Marino $625 3,193 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Alhambra $361 14,216 SF 8.14%
South Pasadena $447 13,387 SF 6.08%
Monterey Park $425 8,030 SF 6.96%
San Gabriel $424 16,344 SF 6.03%
Highland Park $324 13,887 SF 5.66%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Alhambra

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

Standalone Trophy Property

Alhambra, CA 91801

  • 7,525 SF Office Building
  • $4,999,999
For Sale

2101 Vine St

Alhambra, CA 91801

  • 26,886 SF Multifamily
  • 4.52% Cap Rate
  • $10,750,000
For Sale

5254 Alhambra Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90032

  • 2,500 SF Industrial Building
  • $825,000
For Sale

236 Clary Ave

San Gabriel, CA 91776

  • 4,988 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,499,000
For Sale

225-235 Fairview Ave

San Gabriel, CA 91776

  • 7,213 SF Retail Building
  • $1,690,000
For Sale

433 & 441 W Main St

Alhambra, CA

  • Retail Building
  • $3,830,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Alhambra $488 9,979 SF
South Pasadena $638 11,335 SF
Monterey Park $548 8,796 SF
San Gabriel $485 9,418 SF
San Marino $470 14,607 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Alhambra 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 Alhambra or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Alhambra 79,236 28,626 42 $76,010 3 17,759 -3%
South Pasadena 26,350 10,314 43 $124,064 3 5,826 -3%
Monterey Park 57,414 19,245 45 $74,673 3 9,260 -4%
San Gabriel 36,931 11,929 44 $81,225 3 6,450 -4%
San Marino 12,112 4,035 49 $189,804 3 610 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Alhambra, 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 Alhambra

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

Alhambra 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 Alhambra?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Alhambra. 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 Alhambra?

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

How does Alhambra compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Alhambra. 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 Alhambra acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Alhambra, 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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