Chula Vista, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$640 Avg asking sale price
$5,230 Avg asking lease rate
30,046 SF Avg unit lease size
22,452 SF Avg building size for sale
5.26% Average cap rate

Chula Vista's Demographic Profile

Chula Vista has 83,298 households and a median income of $100,313, 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 273,634
# Households 83,298
Median age 37
Median household income $100,313
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 35,052
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Chula Vista $930 7,827 SF 6.93%
Bonita $415 25,078 SF 6.21%
National City $1,430 10,409 SF 6.21%
Lemon Grove $183 16,378 SF 6.81%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Chula Vista $349 35,993 SF 5.53%
Spring Valley $452 2,210 SF 2.69%
Lemon Grove $375 7,845 SF 6.53%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Chula Vista $838 10,124 SF
Bonita $415 25,078 SF
National City $911 11,941 SF
Spring Valley $592 10,114 SF
Lemon Grove $674 6,802 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Chula Vista $573 9,319 SF 6.72%
National City $605 5,035 SF 6.72%
Spring Valley $396 9,678 SF 6.45%
San Ysidro $342 27,912 SF 6.72%
Imperial Beach $538 5,906 SF 6.06%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Chula Vista

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

2400 Boswell Rd

Chula Vista, CA 91914

  • 59,184 SF Flex Building
  • $16,867,440
For Sale

2428 Highland Ave

National City, CA 91950

  • 10,058 SF Multifamily
  • 5.39% Cap Rate
  • $5,700,000
For Sale

832 Desty St

San Diego, CA 92154

  • 6,759 SF Multifamily
  • 4.75% Cap Rate
  • $4,799,500
For Sale

1020 15th St

San Diego, CA 92154

  • 2,152 SF Multifamily
  • 4.74% Cap Rate
  • $1,595,000
For Sale

916 Imperial Beach Blvd

Imperial Beach, CA 91932

  • 1,177 SF Multifamily
  • $1,177,600
For Sale

114 Madison Ave

Chula Vista, CA 91910

  • 3,100 SF Multifamily
  • 4.56% Cap Rate
  • $2,099,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Chula Vista $640 22,452 SF
Bonita $449 18,198 SF
National City $647 10,665 SF
Spring Valley $716 6,853 SF
Lemon Grove $865 15,787 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Chula Vista 273,634 83,298 37 $100,313 3 35,052 -1%
Bonita 12,562 4,163 43 $113,477 3 1,148 -2%
National City 54,970 16,399 37 $56,851 3 11,053 -1%
Spring Valley 30,010 9,667 38 $91,153 3 3,810 -1%
Lemon Grove 26,579 8,513 39 $75,661 3 3,940 -2%

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

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

Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista?

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

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

How does Chula Vista compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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