Auburn, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$289 Avg asking sale price
$16 Avg asking lease rate
6,440 SF Avg unit lease size
19,413 SF Avg building size for sale
6.70% Average cap rate

Auburn's Demographic Profile

Auburn has 6,183 households and a median income of $77,742, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +6% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 14,016
# Households 6,183
Median age 48
Median household income $77,742
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,556
5-year population change +6%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Auburn $249 2,163 SF 8.64%
Newcastle $391 3,566 SF 5.78%
Loomis $252 9,437 SF 8.64%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Auburn $177 50,162 SF 6.21%
Loomis $249 49,049 SF 8.62%
Rocklin $258 38,613 SF 8.62%
Granite Bay $321 46,551 SF 8.62%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Auburn $452 9,978 SF
Newcastle $391 3,566 SF
Loomis $759 51,949 SF
Lincoln $272 8,450 SF
Rocklin $709 48,099 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Auburn $306 5,230 SF 5.70%
Loomis $433 27,966 SF 9.90%
Rocklin $291 30,270 SF 9.90%
Granite Bay $325 31,658 SF 19.00%
Rescue $358 11,392 SF 5.01%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Auburn

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

153 Kenmass Ave

Auburn, CA 95603

  • 4,246 SF Multifamily
  • 5.70% Cap Rate
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

13170 Lincoln Way

Auburn, CA 95603

  • 3,835 SF Office Building
  • $750,000
For Sale

160 Cherry Ave

Auburn, CA 95603

  • 2,580 SF Office Building
  • $780,000
For Sale

1285 High St

Auburn, CA 95603

  • 2,056 SF Office Building
  • $649,000
For Sale

Rock Creek Professional Center

Auburn, CA 95602

  • 13,856 SF Office Building
  • $345,000
For Sale

137 Harrison Ave

Auburn, CA 95603

  • 0.21 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $449,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price 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 Auburn pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Auburn $289 19,413 SF
Newcastle $391 3,566 SF
Cool $401 3,790 SF
Penryn $746 1,676 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Auburn 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 Auburn or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Auburn 14,016 6,183 48 $77,742 2 2,556 6%
Meadow Vista 2,933 1,153 51 $97,713 3 144 4%
Newcastle 1,323 528 50 $95,180 2 71 5%
Cool 3,675 1,515 54 $108,099 2 129 -1%
Penryn 960 351 46 $88,265 3 74 4%

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

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

Auburn 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 Auburn?

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

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

How does Auburn compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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