Chula Vista, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$617 Avg asking sale price
$28 Avg asking lease rate
30,340 SF Avg unit lease size
22,953 SF Avg building size for sale
5.39% 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 $898 7,951 SF 6.93%
Bonita $415 25,078 SF 6.21%
National City $1,348 10,709 SF 6.47%
Lemon Grove $342 13,439 SF 6.81%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Chula Vista $335 38,389 SF 5.53%
Spring Valley $421 3,868 SF 2.69%
Lemon Grove $353 8,730 SF 6.53%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Chula Vista $834 9,497 SF
Bonita $415 25,078 SF
National City $799 10,818 SF
Spring Valley $449 10,418 SF
Lemon Grove $674 5,922 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Chula Vista $765 9,321 SF 6.72%
Bonita $721 4,438 SF 5.85%
National City $605 7,736 SF 6.72%
Spring Valley $372 17,176 SF 6.45%
San Ysidro $339 27,912 SF 6.72%

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

1185 Georgia St

Imperial Beach, CA 91932

  • 1,736 SF Multifamily
  • 5.95% Cap Rate
  • $875,000
For Sale

2-3BR/2BT Houses/ Separately Metered

Chula Vista, CA 91911

  • 2,625 SF Multifamily
  • 2.88% Cap Rate
  • $1,225,000
For Sale

3u New Construction On Highland and Division

San Diego, CA 92113

  • 2,601 SF Multifamily
  • 5.60% Cap Rate
  • $1,450,000
For Sale

0 Spruce Road

Chula Vista, CA 91911

  • 0.88 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $1,700,000
For Sale

500 SF Office Condo | For Sale

San Diego, CA 92154

  • 31,695 SF Industrial Building
  • $200,000
For Sale

8th & N

National City, CA 91950

  • 1,072 SF Specialty
  • $800,000

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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 $617 22,953 SF
Bonita $398 25,078 SF
National City $640 11,457 SF
Spring Valley $608 9,982 SF
Lemon Grove $761 12,472 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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