Brea, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$480 per SF Avg asking sale price
$24 per SF Avg asking lease rate
10,826 SF Avg unit lease size
21,254 SF Avg building size for sale
4.88% Average cap rate

Brea's Demographic Profile

Brea has 16,796 households and a median income of $113,542, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 47,051
# Households 16,796
Median age 41
Median household income $113,542
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,596
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Brea $466 20,039 SF 5.00%
Placentia $434 32,492 SF 7.99%
Diamond Bar $450 9,127 SF 6.81%
Rowland Heights $515 2,385 SF 3.40%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Brea $438 26,104 SF 4.92%
Placentia $369 31,666 SF 6.01%
Diamond Bar $783 29,013 SF 7.50%
Yorba Linda $362 43,265 SF 4.92%
Rowland Heights $349 43,862 SF 5.24%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Brea $280 18,905 SF
Placentia $555 42,487 SF
Diamond Bar $505 20,554 SF
Yorba Linda $886 47,191 SF
Rowland Heights $445 31,331 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Placentia $458 69,525 SF 4.09%
Yorba Linda $365 72,072 SF 7.95%
Rowland Heights $264 28,628 SF 6.30%
Fullerton $433 19,267 SF 8.48%
Anaheim $415 18,784 SF 7.95%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Brea

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

Bldg 19 & 20

Brea, CA 92821

  • 5,100 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,295,000
For Sale

620 S Cypress St

La Habra, CA 90631

  • 2,240 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,479,900
For Sale

620 Cypress Street

La Habra, CA 90631

  • 24,799 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $2,479,900
For Sale

RARE TWO-PARCEL OPPORTUNITY

Brea, CA

  • Office Building
  • $3,474,025
For Sale

950 W Central Ave

Brea, CA 92821

  • 24,339 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,410,000
For Sale

400 Commercial Way

La Habra, CA 90631

  • 6,451 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,709,420

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Brea $480 21,254 SF
Placentia $470 46,330 SF
Diamond Bar $563 22,217 SF
Yorba Linda $490 56,249 SF
Rowland Heights $420 33,833 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Brea 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 Brea or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Brea 47,051 16,796 41 $113,542 3 6,596 -1%
Placentia 50,676 16,481 40 $107,132 3 6,281 -1%
Diamond Bar 53,415 17,491 45 $107,062 3 4,520 -3%
Yorba Linda 65,269 21,939 45 $144,770 3 3,957 -2%
Rowland Heights 45,669 14,013 44 $85,439 3 5,416 -3%

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

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

Brea 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 Brea?

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

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

How does Brea compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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