Costa Mesa, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$798 Avg asking sale price
$61 Avg asking lease rate
10,831 SF Avg unit lease size
12,011 SF Avg building size for sale
5.12% Average cap rate

Costa Mesa's Demographic Profile

Costa Mesa has 41,411 households and a median income of $100,065, 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 110,265
# Households 41,411
Median age 38
Median household income $100,065
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 25,547
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Costa Mesa $757 9,409 SF 6.50%
Newport Beach $783 13,430 SF 6.50%
Fountain Valley $665 9,500 SF 4.68%
Santa Ana $549 16,442 SF 6.64%
Huntington Beach $447 19,668 SF 5.53%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Ana $397 16,763 SF 6.66%
Huntington Beach $409 14,293 SF 5.16%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Costa Mesa $970 13,949 SF
Newport Beach $1,139 12,696 SF
Fountain Valley $551 34,260 SF
Corona Del Mar $1,855 5,750 SF
Santa Ana $511 11,784 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Costa Mesa $743 8,431 SF 5.72%
Newport Beach $1,263 5,365 SF 4.66%
Fountain Valley $597 32,783 SF 4.75%
Corona Del Mar $5,763 904 SF 3.72%
Santa Ana $434 21,095 SF 6.91%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Costa Mesa

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

2301 Newport Blvd

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 3,624 SF Office Building
  • $3,995,000
For Sale

Bldg C

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  • 4,800 SF Office Building
  • $2,760,000
For Sale

Newport 17th Plaza

Costa Mesa, CA

  • Retail Building
  • 6.26% Cap Rate
  • $16,600,000
For Sale

Waypoint Newport

Newport Beach, CA 92660

  • 2,610 SF Office Building
  • $2,900,000
For Sale

Quail Business Center

Newport Beach, CA 92660

  • 57,200 SF Office Building
  • $2,350,000
For Sale

Westside Apartments

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 26,567 SF Multifamily
  • 4.61% Cap Rate
  • $17,250,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Costa Mesa $798 12,011 SF
Newport Beach $963 12,540 SF
Fountain Valley $620 15,261 SF
Corona Del Mar $2,973 3,327 SF
Santa Ana $521 16,192 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Costa Mesa 110,265 41,411 38 $100,065 3 25,547 -1%
Newport Beach 92,060 41,574 47 $152,350 2 19,358 1%
Fountain Valley 53,718 17,708 45 $99,185 3 5,651 -3%
Corona Del Mar 12,706 6,119 56 $186,149 2 2,130 1%
Santa Ana 298,687 74,187 35 $80,804 4 41,025 -2%

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

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

Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?

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

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

How does Costa Mesa compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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