Cathedral City, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$299 per SF Avg asking sale price
$20 per SF Avg asking lease rate
6,881 SF Avg unit lease size
53,853 SF Avg building size for sale
6.10% Average cap rate

Cathedral City's Demographic Profile

Cathedral City has 20,113 households and a median income of $61,469, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +7% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 56,318
# Households 20,113
Median age 42
Median household income $61,469
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 7,327
5-year population change +7%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Cathedral City $348 16,665 SF 7.23%
Palm Springs $272 18,384 SF 7.23%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Cathedral City $323 19,367 SF 7.23%
Palm Springs $196 147,217 SF 7.23%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Cathedral City $368 54,560 SF
Rancho Mirage $449 17,403 SF
Thousand Palms $817 22,321 SF
Desert Hot Springs $372 4,325 SF
Palm Springs $282 54,056 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Cathedral City $287 6,574 SF 6.31%
Rancho Mirage $255 9,490 SF 6.00%
Desert Hot Springs $307 4,186 SF 6.20%
Palm Springs $303 7,307 SF 6.49%
Palm Desert $334 22,800 SF 9.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Cathedral City

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

7,729 SF Industrial Building Coachella Valley

Cathedral City, CA 92234

  • 7,729 SF Industrial Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

30025 Date Palm Dr

Cathedral City, CA 92234

  • 14,000 SF Retail Building
  • 6.35% Cap Rate
  • $4,570,000
For Sale

68599 E Palm Canyon Dr

Cathedral City, CA 92234

  • 0.24 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,000,000
For Sale

3737 E Calle De Carlos

Palm Springs, CA 92264

  • 3,800 SF Multifamily
  • $870,000
For Sale

Single Story 3BR/2BA Units

Cathedral City, CA 92234

  • 2,100 SF Multifamily
  • 6.31% Cap Rate
  • $716,000
For Sale

1278 Montalvo Way

Palm Springs, CA 92262

  • 12,143 SF Industrial Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $2,990,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Cathedral City $299 53,853 SF
Rancho Mirage $372 16,055 SF
Thousand Palms $452 36,725 SF
Desert Hot Springs $262 150,746 SF
Palm Springs $283 83,371 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Cathedral City 56,318 20,113 42 $61,469 3 7,327 7%
Rancho Mirage 27,618 13,994 66 $101,327 2 2,569 14%
Thousand Palms 8,994 3,366 47 $56,904 3 811 7%
Desert Hot Springs 35,805 11,387 34 $42,924 3 5,618 6%
Palm Springs 67,335 35,943 58 $69,911 2 13,500 13%

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

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

Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City?

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

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

How does Cathedral City compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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