Colton, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$349 Avg asking sale price
$18 Avg asking lease rate
17,724 SF Avg unit lease size
21,616 SF Avg building size for sale
5.33% Average cap rate

Colton's Demographic Profile

Colton has 16,312 households and a median income of $64,684, 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 54,827
# Households 16,312
Median age 34
Median household income $64,684
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 8,151
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Colton $189 10,748 SF 7.03%
Redlands $444 16,171 SF 5.21%
Rialto $418 5,020 SF 8.71%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Colton $506 11,991 SF
Grand Terrace $220 2,410 SF
Loma Linda $628 9,665 SF
Bloomington $2,433 3,530 SF
Redlands $377 7,426 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bloomington $218 73,287 SF 6.93%
Redlands $380 13,552 SF 6.44%
Highland $293 6,817 SF 6.53%
Rialto $272 31,814 SF 6.93%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Colton

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

Orange Show Business Park

San Bernardino, CA 92408

  • 33,663 SF Retail Building
  • 5.70% Cap Rate
  • $8,911,788
For Sale

Cooley Ranch

Colton, CA 92324

  • 43,164 SF Industrial Building
  • $11,950,000
For Sale

IE 30-Unit Value-Add Portfolio

  • $2,950,000
For Sale

475 Rivera Street, Suite C & D

Riverside, CA

  • Industrial Building
  • $3,263,490
For Sale

12667 Michigan St

Grand Terrace, CA 92313

  • 4.47 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $4,500,000
For Sale

1966 W Rialto Ave

San Bernardino, CA 92410

  • 0.79 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $988,000

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 Colton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Colton $349 21,616 SF
Grand Terrace $251 37,396 SF
Loma Linda $504 18,817 SF
Bloomington $934 31,825 SF
Redlands $442 17,768 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Colton 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 Colton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Colton 54,827 16,312 34 $64,684 3 8,151 1%
Grand Terrace 13,022 4,636 38 $86,916 3 1,784 1%
Loma Linda 25,769 9,776 36 $70,435 3 6,531 2%
Bloomington 23,801 5,686 33 $70,090 4 1,813 1%
Redlands 74,173 26,538 38 $94,000 3 10,864 2%

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

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

Colton 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 Colton?

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

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

How does Colton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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